Army of West Virginia

Army of West Virginia
Active	August 9, 1864 – December 19, 1864
Country	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Type	Field Army
Engagements	American Civil War
Commanders
Notable commanders	Brig. Gen. George Crook Col. Thomas Harris Brig. Gen. Isaac Duval Col. Joseph Thoburn Col. J. Howard Kitching Col. Rutherford B. Hayes Brev. Maj. William McKinley

The Army of West Virginia served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was the primary field army of the Department of West Virginia. It campaigned primarily in West Virginia, Southwest Virginia and in the Shenandoah Valley. It is noted for having two future U.S. presidents serve in its ranks: Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley, both from the 23rd Ohio Infantry. With fighting in the Valley ended, the Army of West Virginia's designation was discontinued.