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The 7th Arkansas Cavalry Regiment (1863–1865) was a Confederate Army cavalry regiment during the American Civil War.
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Organization
This regiment was formed on July 25, 1863 by adding independent companies to J. F. Hill's Arkansas Cavalry Battalion. The 7th Cavalry was commanded by Colonel John Fry Hill, Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Basham, and Majors J. L. Adams and J. C. Ward. Many former members of the 10th Arkansas Militia Regiment joined this unit. The unit was composed of companies from the following counties:
Battles
The unit served in General Cabell's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, and fought in the following engagements:
Surrender
This regiment surrendered at Galveston, Texas.
References
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