Country United States Branch Cavalry Size Battalion | Allegiance Union Type Militia | |
Active March 26 – November 11, 1862 | ||
The 1st Missouri State Cavalry Battalion was a militia cavalry battalion from Missouri that served in the Union Army between March 26 and November 11, 1862, during the American Civil War.
Service
The battalion was recruited at St. Charles, Missouri on March 26, 1862. Once officially recognized by the United States Military, it was attached to the District of Central Missouri, Department of Missouri. On September 4, the battalion sent scouts to Calloway County and Prairie Station. The battalion saw duty at St. Charles, Missouri while operating against guerrillas in that area until the first few days of November 1862. During its service the battalion incurred one enlisted soldier fatality (killed), another twelve men died of disease.
References
1st Battalion Missouri State Militia Infantry Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA