At the outbreak of the Civil War, Edmundson left congress and became a lieutenant colonel of the 44th Virginia Regiment which he served as until 1862 when he was assigned to the command of the 27th Virginia Cavalry.
Edmundson left congress. This was at the outbreak of the Civil War. Edmundson became a lieutenant colonel of the 44th Virginia Regiment. This was at the outbreak of the Civil War. He served as until 1862. He was assigned to the command of the 27th Virginia Cavalry this lieutenant colonel of the 44th Virginia Regiment.