The Georgia 1st Infantry Battalion State Guards was formed in August of 1863 for 6 months service as local defense for the Columbus Arsenal. The battalion was also known as the Ordnance Battalion and the Columbus Arsenal Battalion. The roster of this battalion shows that this was a separate unit from the Columbus City Infantry Battalion although the two units saw similar service. This unit was evidently formed under the authority of the state, while the Columbus City Battalion was under the command of the City. The battalion was under the command of Lieut. Col. J. B. Oliveros, formerly Captain, Company A, Florida 3rd Infantry Regiment and Major W. W. Baldwin. It participated in the battles surrounding Wilson's Raid and the Battle of Columbus., April 16, 1865. Companies Of The Georgia 1st Infantry Battalion State Guards Company A - Captain J. P. Murray Company B - Charles T. Nash Company C - J. B. Welch Company D - Jeff Brady Company E - W. R. Kent