Senator), and George T. Rogers; Lieutenant Colonels William T. Lundy and Henry W. Williamson; and Major Robert B. Taylor.

The 6th Virginia initially protected Norfolk, but after the city fell to Union forces in June, 1862, was placed in Mahone's Brigade with 673 effectives.

Weisiger, who began the war as a captain of the 12th Virginia Infantry assumed command of the brigade that included both regiments.

The 6th participated in the campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, then saw action in the Petersburg trenches and around Appomattox.

The regiment sustained 47 casualties at Chancellorsville and lost three percent of the 288 engaged at Gettysburg.