It included three companies from the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry in the Provisional Confederate Army.

The unit served under General Daniel at Malvern Hill, then was assigned to Robert Ransom's Brigade.

The 15th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (also called the Northern Neck Rangers) was also organized during the spring of 1862 with four companies.

The regiment continued the fight at Mine Run and The Wilderness, then saw action about Cold Harbor.

Ball and Charles R. Collins, Lieutenant Colonel John Critcher, and Major Edgar Burroughs.