Milligan's Independent Cavalry Company
| Milligan's Independent Cavalry Company | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 15, 1864 – August 10, 1864 |
| Country |
 United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Size | Company |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Disbanded | August 10, 1864 |
Milligan's Independent Cavalry Company was an cavalry company from Delaware that served in the Union Army between July 15, 1864 and August 10, 1864, during the American Civil War.[1]
Service
Organized at Wilmington, Delaware for 30 days' service from July 15, 1864. The company was assigned to the 3rd Separate Brigade, 5th Army Corps, Middle Department.[1] Between July 14 and July 18, they had patrol duty from Middleburg to Hanover.[1] They help prepare the defences of Baltimore until July 30.[1] Once again they saw patrol duty in and around Middleburg, Liberty, Hanover and Westminster, Maryland until August 10.[1] The company was ordered to Wilmington, Delaware on August 10 and were mustered out on August 15, 1864.[1]
References
Bibliography
- Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher. LCCN 59-12963
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