9th New York Cavalry Regiment
| 9th New York Cavalry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1861 to 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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The 9th New York Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It is also known as the Stoneman Cavalry, named after New York-born cavalry general George Stoneman.[1]
Service
The regiment was organized in Westfield, New York and was mustered out of service in July 1865.[2]
Commanding officers
- Colonel John Beardsley
- Colonel William H. Sackett
- Colonel George Sylvester Nichols
See also
References
- ^ Phisterer, Frederick (1912). New York in the War of the Rebellion. Albany: J.B. Lyon Co.
- ^ The Union army: a history of military affairs in the loyal states, 1861-65 -- records of the regiments in the Union army -- cyclopedia of battles -- memoirs of commanders and soldier. Madison, Wisc.: Federal Pub. Co. 1908.
Further reading
- Cheney, Newel. History of the Ninth Regiment, New York Volunteer Cavalry: War of 1861 to 1865. N.Y.: Poland Center, 1901.
External links
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 9th Cavalry Regiment — History, photographs, table of battles and casualties, Civil War newspaper clippings, and historical sketch for the 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.