The Civil War Days
Alabama Regiments

4th Cavalry (Roddey's)

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Historical Summary

Roddey's 4th Alabama Cavalry fiercely defended northern Alabama and Tennessee against Union incursions. They famously pursued Colonel Abel Streight's 1863 raid, fighting at Day's Gap, and later fought desperately against Wilson's Raid to defend Selma in 1865.

Key Engagements

  • Day's Gap
  • Battle of Atlanta
  • Battle of Selma
  • Brice's Cross Roads

Service Record

Total Casualties

Unknown

Organized At

Tuscumbia, Alabama, October 1862

Mustered Out / Surrendered

Pond Spring, Alabama, May 1865

Notable Commanders

Philip Dale Roddey, William A. Johnson

NARA Pension Locator

N/A

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