1st Independent Company Loyal Virginians

The 1st Independent Company Loyal Virginians was an infantry company that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

1st Independent Company Loyal Virginians
Flag of West Virginia
ActiveJune 30, 1864, to December 1, 1865
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchInfantry
EngagementsNone

Service

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The 1st Independent Company was organized at Cobb's Island in Virginia on June 30, 1864.

The company was mustered out on December 1, 1865.

Commanders

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Robert Hamilton was elected Captain by the company along with Adam Garrison as First Lieutenant and Thomas McQuown as Second Lieutenant.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ National Archives, RG 94, E112-115, Book Records of Volunteer Union Organizations, West Virginia Independent Infantry Exempts