Description

The Tennessee 16th Cavalry Battalion was organized in October, 1862, with four companies, later increased to six. The battalion was originally commanded by Major E. W. Rucker. Major Rucker was given a commission as colonel, Provisional Army Confederate States, and the battalion reorganized February 23, 1862 with John R. Neal as lieutenant colonel; F. J. Paine as major. The Tennessee 16th Cavalry Battalion served in Pegram's, J.J. Morrison's, H.B. Davidson's, Grisby's, and Vaughn's Brigade. From June, 1863 to March, 1864, the 12th and 16th Battalions were consolidated into a field organization known as Rucker's Legion.

Companies Of The Tennessee 16th Cavalry Battalion

Co. "A". Organized May 1, 1862 at Post Oak Springs, Roane County.

Co. "B", also called "C". Organized May 31, 1862 at Athens, McMinn County.

Co. "C", also called "B".

Co. "D". Organized September 20, 1862 at Kingston, Roane County.

Co. "E". Organized August 7, 1862 at Greeneville, Greene County.

Co. "F". Organized October 1, 1862 at War Gap, Hawkins County. John F. Fitzgerald's Company