A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 37026
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia 800 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23219-8000 USA Phone: (804) 692-3888 (Archives Reference) Fax: (804) 692-3556 (Archives Reference) Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov(Archives) URL: http://www.lva.virginia.gov/
Edward M. Nevins served with the 116th Military History
Detachment of the Virginia Army National Guard. The unit was
responsible for compiling historical data on military units of
the Virginia Army National Guard.
Papers, 1981-1986, consisting of historical data compiled
for the Virginia Military History Program initiated in 1982 by
Virginia's Department of Military Affairs, Adjutant General's
Office. Includes program guidelines, historical data on
Virginia Army National Guard units, including unit lineage,
lists of battles and campaigns, and lists of decorations and
citations. Of note is material relating to the history of the
Alexandria Light Infantry. Also, consists of information about
Virginia National Guard units mobilized for the
Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II, a list of
medals and ribbons Virginia awards its National Guardsmen, and
material on Rockbridge County's military history.