7th Arkansas Cavalry Regiment

7th Arkansas Cavalry Regiment (Confederate)

Arkansas state flag
Active 1863 to 1865
Country Confederate States of America
Allegiance CSA
Branch Infantry

The 7th Arkansas Cavalry Regiment (1863–1865) was a Confederate Army cavalry regiment during the American Civil War.

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.[1] Many former members of the 10th Arkansas Militia Regiment[2] joined this unit. The unit was composed of companies from the following counties:[3]

Colonel John Fry Hill commanded both the 16th Arkansas Infantry Regiment and the 7th Arkansas Cavalry Regiment

Battles

The unit served in General Cabell's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, and fought in the following engagements:[3]

Surrender

This regiment surrendered at Galveston, Texas.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Confederate Arkansas Troops: 7th Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry". Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System. National Park Service. Archived from the original on 14 July 2001. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
  2. ↑ "10th Arkansas Militia Regiment (Johnson County)". Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Home Page. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  3. 1 2 "7th Arkansas Cavalry Regiment". Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Home Page. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
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