Forrest's (Cavalry) Corps.

On September 20, 1863, Forrest's Cavalry Corps under Brig. Gen. Nathan B. Forrest, including Armstrong's Division under Brig. Gen. Frank C. Armstrong and Pegram's Division under Brig Gen. John Pegram, except Scott's Brigade of Pegram's Division, formed on the right of Breckinridge's Division and was ordered to move forward with it. Armstrong's Division was dismounted except for a small force, and Pegram's Division remained in reserve to the right and rear. As the advance began, the mounted force of Armstrong's Division reached and crossed the LaFayette Road and captured Union hospitals near Cloud's house. About 1 P.M., the advance of Granger's Reserve Corps approaching from McAfee's Church recaptured these hospitals. Forrest's position shelled this column vigorously but did not seriously delay its advance. After Granger's column passed toward Thomas' position on Snodgrass Hill, Forrest reoccupied the Lafayette Road and held it until Turchin's Brigade of Reynold's Division attacked near the close of the battle.

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia · United States