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ORGANIZATION:
The study of Hardy’s Squadron involves tracking several units due to the fact that the squadron was affiliated with several other units at different times. Hardy’s Squadron existed as a separate entity from December 1862 - June 1863 during which time it served as escort to Major General John P. McCown. In June, 1863, the first two companies returned to service with the TN 12th Cavalry Battalion which was also consolidated at about the same time with the TN 16th Cavalry Battalion and designated “Rucker’s Legion.” AKA the 1st East Tennessee Legion. Company “C” aka Captain Partin’s Company was detailed as escort for Major General A. P. Stewart. About August 1, 1863, Partin's Company was assigned as Company "L" of Baxter Smith's 8th (also called 4th) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. OFFICERS:
Leslie T. Hardy, Co. "E" 12th (Day's) Battalion. John J. Partin. Organized September 20, 1862 at Knoxville, Tennessee. ASSIGNMENTS:
BATTLES:
12th Cavalry Battalion
Hardy’s Squadron
12th / 16th Infantry Battalion
· Chickamauga (Sep 19-20, 1863) · Chattanooga Seige (Sep-Nov 1863) · Lynchburg Campaign (June, 1864) · Piedmont (5 Jun 1864) · Greenville, Tennessee (12 Oct 1864)
Captain Partin’s Company
· Franklin, TN · Nashville, TN · The Carolina’s Campaign · Bentonville, NC
· Company B - Also Co. "E" 12th (Day's) Battalion prior to December, 1862 and after June 1863. · Company C - Organized September 20, 1862 at Knoxville, Tennessee. Detailed as escort for Major General A. P. Stewart about August 1, 1863, Partin's Company was assigned as Company "L" of Baxter Smith's 8th (also called 4th) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment.
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