Munford's Brigade

During September 16-18, 1862, C.S.A. Munford's Brigade of Stuart's Cavalry Division, commanded by Brig. Gen. Thomas T. Munford and composed of the 2nd, 7th, and 12th Virginia Cavalry, served on the extreme right of the Army of Northern Virginia. The 2nd and 12th Virginia Cavalry reached the field on September 16th and took position there to cover the lower crossings of the Antietam. On the evening of September 16th, the 7th Virginia Cavalry took position on the Hagerstown Pike northwest of Sharpsburg, then joined the brigade on the right on September 17th. The brigade remained on the right until the close of the battle.

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