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.
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.
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