Filmed in mexico, the picture stars randolph scott and barbara hale. The 1st squadron, 150th cavalry is southern west virginias premier army national guard arng unit. This web site is maintained for those who have an interest in the history of the 7th west virginia cavalry, a union army regiment from the kanawha valley region of west virginia. Eighth virginia infantry afterwards seventh west virginia. Cavalry, association history, bios on members, cavalry personal stories, cavalry insignia, milestones in cavalry history. Written by different authors, these books include a regimental history and an. Company f was known by the name the night hawk rangers. History of the formerly the and of battery g, first west virginia light artillery, by frank s. The 7th cavalry regiment, initially held in 8th army defenses at pohangdong, was released to the 1st cavalry division on 25 july, and began moving up to join the 5th cavalry regiment. Winged sabers is a comprehensive, multifaceted volume on the men, the machines, and the missions that shaped this unique group.
We are a family oriented organization that participates in weekend long camping events, parades, and balls. Details about each soldier can be further explored within these books. It was organized in parkersburg, virginia now west virginia during september 1861. The state of west virginia was formed in 1863 in the midst of the civil war. The 6th west virginia cavalry was organized from the 3rd west virginia volunteer infantry regiment on january 26, 1864. Then check and see whether the soldier was with an infantry, cavalry or artillery unit. French, it crossed the potomac on june 15, and was put under the command of maj.
Today in history, us history, american history, history books, family history. On 29 april 1898 the 1st and 2d west virginia were consolidated at charleston into the 1st west virginia volunteer infantry. Hewes, of clarksburg, a gentlemen well known in the state, with a reputation for skill in military tactics, having for many years held an important office in the militia of the state. Randolph scott stars as cavalry officer tom benson, who is branded a coward after supposedly. His company musterin roll, dated november 6, 1861, lists his rank as 2nd lieutenant. After the unionist state of west virginia was officially admitted to the union in 1863, the regiment became the 1st. One confederate unit that receives little attention is the 17th virginia cavalry. The history of its organizational evolution illustrates arng flexibility in responding to realignments of active component the regular army and reserve component the arng. Colt army revolver single action army 1898 1903 7th cavalry regiment 1898 3040 kragjorganson carbine the armys first smokeless cartridge 1895 colt da 1895 revolver in 38 long colt cal. The regiment absorbed the remaining battalion of the 5th west virginia volunteer cavalry regiment on december 14, 1864 the 6th west virginia mustered out at fort leavenworth, kansas, on may 22, 1866 casualties. The early history of 7th cavalry regiment was closely tied to the movement of people and trade along the southwest and on the western plains. For a study of the eighth virginia cavalry s part in the war, see jack l.
The 7th west virginia cavalry was organized from the 8th west virginia volunteer infantry regiment on january 26, 1864, which was recruited from the central and southern counties of braxton, clay, jackson, kanawha, putnam, raleigh, fayette, boone, logan and wyoming. Complete regimental history book presented by linda cunningham fluharty. Below is a roster list of the soldiers of the 7th virginia infantry regiment. A comprehensive history of the 1st west virginia cavalry, as well as a wealth of information about the soldiers.
Captain robert gores company d was detached to serve as earlys. Covington, jackson river and scotts or barbers creek december 19. Private dodsons brother, private james robert dodson also of co. The men that made up this company were from all walks of life. Organized from 8th west virginia mounted infantry january 26, 1864. Broadfoot publishing company, wilmington, nc, 1999. The purpose of the 1st wv cavalry is to educate the public through civil war living history and reenacting. Eighth virginia infantry afterwards seventh west virginia cavalry. See more ideas about american indian wars, battle of little bighorn and george armstrong. This disposition of men had all been effected long ere the enemy had formed. History of the second regiment west virginia cavalry volunteers during the war of the rebellion. Our organization the first regiment west virginia cavalry, inc is 501 3c nonprofit educational living history reenactment group.
Organized 21 september 1866 at fort riley, kansas cavalry companies officially designated as troops in 1883. The 2nd west virginia volunteer cavalry regiment served in the union army during the american civil war. For home and honor by harold woodward jr, and the 7th virginia infantry regimental book by david f. The two regiments were thus constantly together for over two years, and when their time of enlistment expired, the veterans and recruits. During the next few days a defensive line was formed at hwanggan with the 7th cavalry moving east and the 5th cavalry replacing the 25 infantry regiment. Company f of the 17thvirginia cavalry was formed by the counties of wood, jackson, wirt and roane located in virginia in 1862. History of the fifth west virginia cavalry formerly 2nd virginia infantry, and of battery g 1st west virginia light artillery by frank s.
Constituted 28 july 1866 in the regular army as company d, 7th cavalry. Age 19, 57, blue eyes, fair complected, light hair. The 1st squadron, 7th cavalry regiment was first constituted on 28 july 1866 in the regular army as company a, 7th cavalry and organized on 10 september 1866 at fort riley, kansas. Name company enlistment rank discharge rank burial. The regiment was the regiment was stationed at camp thomas chickamauga park, georgia, knoxville, tennessee, and columbus, georgia, before being mustered out there on 4 february 1899. Report of the adjutant general of the state of west virginia, december 31, 1864. These counties now lie in the occupied state of west virginia.
Truman, company c 3rd west virginia infantry later 6th cavalry 4th west virginia infantry. Constituted 28 july 1866 in the regular army as the 7th cavalry. Casualties edit the 6th west virginia cavalry suffered 5 officers and 28 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded in battle and 2 officers and 201 enlisted men dead from disease for a total of 236 fatalities. Originally organized as company n of the 14th virginia cavalry, the company was assigned to the 17th virginia upon the regiments reorganization in 1862. The 7th virginia cavalry was originally organized by colonel angus w. Major general alexander grgich retires 25 sep 2019 chance. For a study of the eighth virginia cavalrys part in the war, see jack l. The 7th virginia cavalry also known as ashbys cavalry was a confederate cavalry regiment raised in the spring of 1861 by colonel angus william mcdonald the regiment was composed primarily of men from the counties of the upper shenandoah valley as well as from the counties of fauquier and loudoun. Designation changed to 7th west virginia cavalry january 26, 1864 which see. The 7th regiment, west virginia cavalry was organized from the 8th west. Custer, by glendon swarthout set after the battle of the little big horn.
An officer accused of cowardice volunteers to bring back general custerss body after little big horn. The 17thvirginia cavalry was formed after the war for southern independence had begun. West virginia became a state in 1863 so this record must have been prepared after the war. West virginia adjutant generals papers union regiments 18611865 ar382. L, in french cemetery, kanawha county, west virginia. A recent look at the war in barboursville and guyandotte is joe geiger, jr. The air cavalry troops who served in vietnam were an unusually courageous and resourceful lot. Regiment, west virginia cavalry organized from west virginia mounted. The 1st west virginia volunteer cavalry regiment served in the union army during the.
West virginia history volume 51 west virginia department. Assigned in december 1917 to the 15th cavalry division. When the regiments were mounted in june, 1863, and the 2nd became the 5th west virginia cavalry, the 3rd became the 6th west virginia cavalry, the two regiments bearing the same relative rank as when infantry. Constantly facing death, they developed a bravado and camaraderie that made them a force to be reckoned with.
Relieved in may 1918 from assignment to the 15th cavalry division. An officer accused of cowardice volunteers to bring. It is one of the nations oldest militia organizations and has served in nearly ever major war since its formation. The regiment spent that year operating in the neighborhood of harpers ferry and romney, west virginia. Attached to 3rd brigade, 4th division, army west virginia, to april, 1864. Wyatt claims to have served in the 1st cavalry but no official record supports his claim. The 7th west virginia cavalry was organized from the 8th west virginia volunteer infantry regiment on january 26, 1864, which was recruited from the central and southern counties of braxton, clay, jackson, kanawha, putnam, raleigh, fayette, boone, logan and wyoming the 7th west virginia mustered out on august 1, 1865. Originally published in 1890 by the civil war veterans of the regiment, this new modern version includes the entire original text, 58 images, and an index. Relatives are invited to submit bios, photos, genealogies, pension files, etc. Most of the original members of this regiment were from southeastern ohio, and planners thought that this regiment would become the 4th ohio cavalry. Oley, during the fall of 1861, headquarters was at charleston. Scarce lindner 1st model cavalry carbine this is a very nice example of a hardtofind civil war era lindner breechloading carbine carbine. Their application was rejected by the governor of ohio, so. These routes, a result of perceived manifest destiny, extended the domination of the united states into the far reaches of a largely unsettled western plains and southwestern territories.
Though the films title may suggest otherwise, seventh cavalry takes place after custers last stand. Organized 21 september 1866 at fort riley, kansas cavalry companies officially designated as. Three brothers in the 7th wv cavalry before i forget. Civil war, union army, 18611865 the eighth regiment, virginia infantry, union army was organized in the kanawha valley, by major john h. Company f, 17th virginia cavalry, the nighthawk rangers, was formed from personnel taken from wood jackson, wirt, and roane counties. Organized from 3rd west virginia mounted infantry january 26, 1864. A short history of the 7th virginia cavalry with images of some of its members. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The 6th west virginia mustered out at fort leavenworth, kansas, on may 22, 1866. At age twentyfive caleb was enlisted as a private into company a of the 8th west virginia mounted infantry redesignated as the 7th west virginia cavalry in early 1864. Two companies contained men from the border counties of maryland.
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