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1st Texas Cavalry

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Company Unknown

Lieutenant

Wounded in the battle of Red River. Recently found gravesite marked with gravestone in San Marcos, Tx.
Contributor Joe FerreroDate added 10/17/2003

Company Unknown

Rank unknown

Class of 1853 United States Military Academy (West Point) Enlisted as a Captain on 1 May 1861. Commission in 1st Cavalry Regiment Regular Army on 1 May 1861. Transferred out of 1st Cavalry Regiment Regular Army on 3 Aug 1861. Transferred into 4th Cavalry Regiment Regular Army on 3 Aug 1861. Discharged for promotion 4th Cavalry Regiment Regular Army on 9 May 1864. Commission in Company S, 1st Cavalry Regiment Regular Army on 9 May 1864. Promoted to Full Major (As of 1st US Army Cavalry) on 9 May 1864. Promoted to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel on 19 Oct 1864. Promoted to Brevet Colonel on 15 Apr 1865.
Contributor John R SloanDate added 2/24/2013

Company D

Bugler

No family notes have been added.
Contributor charles ziriaxDate added 6/28/2009

Company E

Corporal

Born: Oct 24, 1833 Died: Apr 10, 1909 Company 'E' also served as General Hamilton's boduguard unit. Burial: South Belton Cemetery, Belton TX 76513
Contributor Thomas L. HughesHomepage scvtemple.orgDate added 7/2/2008

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