4th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry (Clinch's) was formed in January, 1863, using the 3rd Battalion Georgia Cavalry as its nucleus. Many of the men were from Wayne, Glynn, and Camden counties. The regiment served on the Georgia coast until the summer of 1864 when it was assigned to M W Hannon's command. It skirmished in Northern Georgia and Alabama, took part in the defense of Savannah, and was active in the campaign of the Carolinas. A report stated that the unit contained 200 officers and men in March, 1865, and was included in the surrender of the Army of Tennessee.
- Officers: Colonel Duncan L Clinch, Lieutenant Colonel John L Harris, and Major Jesse C McDonald.
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