19th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
The 19th New York Volunteer Cavalry was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 19th New York Volunteer Cavalry | |
|---|---|
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| Active | August 11, 1863, to September 10, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
Service
Originally mustered into service as the 130th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment it was converted to cavalry on July 28, 1863, and designated as the 19th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry. The men were recruited from Allegany, Livingston, and Wyoming counties. The 19th Cavalry was officially re-designated as the 1st Regiment New York Dragoons on September 10, 1863.[1] The regiment was commanded by Col. Alfred Gibbs.
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See also
- List of New York Civil War regiments
Notes
- http://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/cavalry/1stDrag/1stDragMain.htm New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center
References
- The Civil War Archive
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War – 1st Dragoons Regiment
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