1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment (Confederate) explained
Unit Name: | 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment |
Dates: | September 11, 1861 – May 5, 1865 |
Type: | Cavalry regiment |
Size: | 900 (initially)[1] |
Garrison: | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Garrison Label: | Organized at |
Battles: | American Civil War[2]
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Notable Commanders: | Col. John S. Scott |
The 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment, also known as Scott's Cavalry Regiment, was a cavalry regiment from Louisiana that served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Raised in 1861 it served all over the Western Theater until the surrender in 1865.[3] [4]
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- Web site: Cardwell. Thomas C.. Condensed History of the 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment, CSA. 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment CSA. 25 November 2015.
- Web site: Cardwell. Thomas C.. Campaigns and Engagements. 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment CSA. 25 November 2015.
- Web site: 1st Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry. National Park Service - Soldiers and Sailors System. 25 November 2015.
- Web site: 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment. Civil War Reference. 25 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151125180844/http://www.civilwarreference.com/regiments/detail.php?regID=2022. 25 November 2015. dead. dmy-all.