The 25^th Virginia Infantry was formed at Huttonsville, [West] Virginia in June 1861 of companies from Virginia and present-day West Virginia. The regiment was sent to Rich Mountain. Several of the companies took part in the Battle at Rich Mountain on July 11, 1861 and others surrendered to General McClellan's forces at Beverly on July 13, 1861. A total of five companies (half the regiment) was lost at this point.

The 9^th Battalion Virginia Infantry was also created in June 1861, from companies left over from the formation of the 25^th and 31^st Virginia Regiments. These companies were all from Northwestern Virginia and was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel George W. Hansborough.

In the spring of 1862, just prior to the Battle of McDowell, the 9^th Battalion was consolidated with the 25^th Virginia Infantry to bring it back to full company strength (10 companies).

The 25^th Virginia Infantry served throughout the war with distinction and honor. At the Battle of the Wilderness in May 1864, it once again suffered a crippling blow - loosing most of the regiment as prisoners of war for the second time.

The book contains a textual history of the regiment from the time it was organized until the close of the war. There are photographs of the veterans of the regiment. A roster of all the known (or suspected) members of the regiment is included.

This book is part of the Virginia Regimental History Series, published by H. E. Howard, Inc.

The book is NOW AVAILABLE ON CD-ROM The 25th Virginia Infantry & 9th Battalion Virginia Infantry has been reprinted as an E-Book (Electronic Edition), AND has been updated with corrections and NEW information.

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