The First Alabama Cavalry
U.S. Army
The First Alabama Cavalry U.S. Army
Organized July 12, 1862 - Dedicated October 20, 1865
Huntsville, Alabama
Colonel George E. Spenser, CommanderOrganized by special order No. 100 by Major General Don Carols Buell of U.S. Army. Over 2000 enlisted during the existence from Blount, Fayette, Franklin, Marion, Walker, Winston, and others over 600 did not give home counties. The only regiment from Alabama.
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Marker is on Military Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
