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Florida 5th Battalion Cavalry


HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Florida 5th Cavalry Battalion was organized during the summer of 1863 with eight companies. It took an active part in the battles of Olustee, Gainesville, Milton, and Braddock's Farm. The unit surrendered at Tallahassee on May 10, 1865. OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Colonel:
• George W. Scott
Major:
• William H. Milton
ASSIGNMENTS:
Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida BATTLES:
  • Olustee (Feb. 20, 1864)
  • Gainesville
  • Marianna (Sep. 1 – 10, 1864)
  • Milton
  • Braddock's Farm (Feb. 5, 1865)
  • ROSTERS:
    The composite rosters of this unit contains the names of 1484 men.

    Members were recruited in the counties of Jackson, Gadsden, Leon, Escambia, Columbia, and Wakulla
    BIBLIOGRAPHY:
    Clark, James S. 'General Lyon and the Fight for Missouri.' In War Sketches and Incidents (MOLLUS, IA, Vol. 2). Des Moines, IA: Kenyon, 1897. pp. 274-92 (10 photocopied pages). E464M5.1991v56.

    Dickison, Col. J. J. Confederate Military History - Florida. Davenport, IA. Eastern Digital Resources.

    Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Davenport, IA. Eastern Digital Resources.

    Rigdon, John C. H. Florida Civil War Soldiers Service Records. Davenport, IA. Eastern Digital Resources.

    Ritner, Jacob B. Love and Valor: The Intimate Civil War Letters Between Captain Jacob and Emeline Ritner. [Ed by Charles F. Larimer] Western Springs, IL: Signourney, 2000. 453 p. E507.5.1st.L68.

    Wilkie, Franc B. Pen and Powder. Boston: Ticknor, 1888. 383 p. E601W69.

    U. S. Government Official Records of the American Civil War. Davenport, IA. Eastern Digital Resources.

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    Historical Sketch & Roster of the Florida 5th Cavalry Battalion
    Historical Sketch & Roster of the Florida 5th Cavalry Battalion
    Rigdon, John C.
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