Unlike most Civil War formations, it was a combined arms force, with infantry, cavalry and artillery components.

[3] The Legion was sent to eastern Tennessee to participate in the ultimately successful siege of Cumberland Gap.

[1] In April 1863, the unit was attached to General Gracie's Brigade and fought in the Battle of Chickamauga, where it suffered heavy losses: 45% of its 902 men.

[4] On November 25, the Legion was disbanded at Charleston, Tennessee, and the remaining men reassigned to the 59th and 60th Alabama Regiments.

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