Country United States Branch Cavalry | Allegiance Union | |
Active August 17, 1865 to September 21, 1865 | ||
The 3rd New York Provision Cavalry was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army at the end of the American Civil War.
Service
On August 17, 1865 the 13th New York Volunteer Cavalry was consolidated with the 16th New York Volunteer Cavalry to form the 3rd New York Provisional Cavalry. Col. Nelson B. Sweitzer, commanding officer of the 16th New York, was appointed commander of the new regiment.
The 3rd Provisional NY Cavalry was honorably discharged and mustered out on September 21, 1865, at Camp Barry near Washington, D. C., having lost by death from disease and other causes, four enlisted men.
References
3rd Regiment New York Provisional Cavalry Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA