The 1st Texas Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment from Texas that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Raised in Louisiana in 1862; it served in the Department of the Gulf and in Texas. It was consolidated with the 2nd Texas Cavalry Regiment in November 1864.[1] Afterwards it continued to serve until being disbanded in November 1865.[2]
1st Texas Cavalry Regiment | |
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Active | November 6, 1862 – November 4, 1865 |
Country | United States of America |
Allegiance | Texas |
Branch | Union Army |
Type | Regiment |
Role | Cavalry |
Size | 8 companies (initially) 12 companies |
Part of | Department of the Gulf |
Organized at | New Orleans, Louisiana |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Col. Edmund J. Davis Col. John L. Haynes |
Commanders
- Col. Edmund J. Davis (promoted to Brigadier General)
- Col. John L. Haynes
See also
- List of Texas Civil War Union units
- Nueces massacre, one of the events leading to enlistment in the Regiment
References
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