CONFEDERATE 1ST VA RICHMOND LIGHT INFANTRY BLUES BADGE

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Welcome to Ebay Auctions19MM - BEAUTIFUL LAPEL STUD OF BLUE AND WHITE ENAMEL OF THE RICHMOND LIGHT INFANTRY BLUES. VERY SCARCE! The 1st Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States Army was organized on May 1, 1851 from nine militia units in the Richmond area. The first commander was Colonel Walter Gwynn. Gwynn served in that capacity until 1853, when he was replaced by Thomas Pearson August. August served until 1860 when he was promoted to Brigadier General of Militia, and given command of the 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, Virginia Militia. August was followed by Colonel Patrick Theodore Moore, who served until 1862 when he was wounded and disabled. Lewis Burwell Williams, Jr. suceeded in command and led the unit until he was killed at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863. Frederick Gustavus Skinner was the final commander of the 1st Virginia, serving until the end of the war. The Militia units which orignally formed the 1st Virginia Infantry were: Richmond Light Dragoons, formed in 1807. This unit ceased to exist in 1854. Richmond Fayette Artillery, formed in 1824 Richmond Grays, organized on January 29, 1844 Richmond Eagle Infantry, organized in 1849 Richmond Light Infantry Blues, formed on May 10, 1793 Richmond German Rifles, formed in 1850 Richmond Young Guard, organized in 1850 Montgomery Guard, organized in 1850 Caledonian Guard, organized in 1851. These companies went through various permatations before the outbreak of war in April 1861. The unit was activated on April 21, 1861, and mustered into Confederate service on June 30, 1861. Several of the companies were detached and reassigned during the ensuing, confusing months. The 1st Virginia Infantry which was also known as the "Williams Rifles" was eventually composed of: Company A - Richmond Grays - Reassigned as Company G, 12th VA Inf. about September 1, 1861. Company B - Richmond City Guard - Served through out the war as part of this unit. Company C - Montgomery Guard - Served throughout the war as part of this unit. Company D - Old Dominion Guard - Served in this unit through 1865. Company E - Washington Volunteers - From Washington, D.C., mustered out of service on April 26, 1862. Company F - Beauregard Rifles - Later reassigned as Company C, 1st Virginia Artillery in 1861. Company G - Captain William H. Gordon's Company - served in this unit through 1865. Company H - Richmond Grays No. 2. Served with the 1st through 1865. Company I - Captain Robert F. Morris' Company, served through the war with the 1st Virginia Infantry . Company K - Virginia Rifles - disbaned in 1862. Floyd Guards - Organized on April 20, 1861 - Transferred as Co. K, 2nd VA Infantry before June 30, 1861. Band - Discharged before August 31, 1862. The 1st Virginia Infantry's staff officers during the war period were: Dooley, John, Major Fry, William H., Lieutenant Colonel Langley, Francis H., Major/Lieutenant Colonel Moore, Patrick, Colonel Munford, William P., Major Norton, George F., Major Palmer, William H., Major Skinner, Frederick G., Major/Lieutenant Colonel Williams, Lewis B., Colonel The 1st Virginia Infantry participated in the following battles and engagements: Blackburn Ford, VA - July 18, 1861 1st Manassas, VA - July 21, 1861 Yorktown Siege - April-May, 1862 Williamsburg, VA - May 5, 1862 Seven Pines, VA - May 31-June 1, 1862 Seven Days Campaign - June 25-July 1, 1862 Frayser's Farm, VA - June 30, 1862 2nd Manassas, VA - August 28-30, 1862 South Mountain, MD - September 14, 1862 Sharpsburg, MD - September 17, 1862 Fredericksburg, VA - December 13, 1862 Suffolk, VA Campaign - April-May, 1863 Gettysburg, PA - July 1-3, 1863 Plymouth, NC - April 17-20, 1864 Drewry's Bluff, VA - May 16, 1864 Howlett House, VA - May 18, 1864 North Anna, VA - May 22-26, 1864 Cold Harbor, VA - June 1-3, 1864 Clay Farm, VA - June 16, 1863 Petersburg, VA Siege - June 1864-April 1865 Dinwiddie C.H., VA - March 31, 1865 Five Forks, VA - April 1, 1865 Saylor's Creek, VA - April 6,... read more

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