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What Union cavalry regiments had the highest casualties through the course of the war? Was there a costlier regimental action than the 6th US at Fairfield?... thanks
Ken
Ken
Calvary had casualties? (Sorry...couldn't resist.)
Thank you for posting @Don Dixon.The following Federal cavalry regiments were listed among the "fighting 300" in COL William F. Fox's Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865; that is the 300 Federal regiments of all arms who experienced the worst losses in the war.
Combat Casualties - Officers and Men
1st Maine - 174
1st Michigan - 164
39th Indiana ("8th Cavalry") - 148
5th Michigan - 141
6th Michigan - 135
1st Vermont - 134
1st New York Dragoons (19th New York Cavalry) - 130
1st New Jersey - 128
2nd New York - 121
11th Pennsylvania - 119
8th New York - 105
10th New York - 102
7th Pennsylvania - 102
There were more than a few dead troopers. Before you laugh it helps to know what you're talking about.
Regards,
Don Dixon
Are POWs included in those stats?
Okay, because I know Forrest and Wheeler took thousands of prisoners. Thanks.No. Killed and died of wounds.
Welcome to Soldiers Who Fought on Horseback. Great question!What Union cavalry regiments had the highest casualties through the course of the war? Was there a costlier regimental action than the 6th US at Fairfield?... thanks
Ken