REGIMENT NAME:1st Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry
SIDE:Confederate
COMPANY:D
SOLDIER'S RANK IN:Private
SOLDIER'S RANK OUT:Private
Cunningham, Franklin L.
REGIMENT NAME:1st Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry
SIDE:Confederate
COMPANY:D
SOLDIER'S RANK IN:Private
SOLDIER'S RANK OUT:Priva
These men may have been brothers ? They were both captured at Piedmont, Virginia June 5, 1864. They were both held at Camp Morton, Indiana Franklin was released June 12,1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Both men have very brief records. No record of enlistment. Leads me to be believe they were probably late-war conscripts. Franklin apparently signed his oath as " F.L. " Franklin gives his home as Sweetwater, east Tennessee. ( I believe Monroe County ) Franklin is described with a florid complexion, light hair, grey eyes, and 5' 5 3/4."
Battle of Piedmont
OTHER NAME:
CAMPAIGN:Lynchburg Campaign
DATE(S):May-June 1864
PRINCIPAL COMMANDERS: Major General David Hunter [US] Brigadier General William Jones [CS]
FORCES ENGAGED: 14000 total (US 8500; CS est.)
ESTIMATED CASUALTIES: 2475 total (US 875; CS 1600)
DESCRIPTION: After replacing Sigel in command of Union forces in the Shenandoah Valley, Maj. Gen. David "Black Dave" Hunter renewed the Union offensive. On June 5, Hunter engaged the Confederate army under "Grumble" Jones north of Piedmont. After severe fighting, a flanking movement made by Thoburn's brigade turned Jones's right flank. While trying to stem the retreat of his soldiers, Jones was killed. The retreat became a rout. More than 1,000 Confederates, including 60 officers, were captured. Jones lost three guns. Hunter occupied Staunton on June 6 and, after a pause to await the arrival of Brig. Gen. George Crook's column, began to advance on Lynchburg, destroying military stores and public property in his wake.
RESULTS:Union Victory
Hope this helps. Good luck in your research.
Glenn Land