3rd Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry (Duke's Brigade)

Historical Notes:
The Kentucky 3rd Cavalry (Duke’s Brigade), also known as 3rd Special Cavalry Battalion, was formed during the late fall of 1864 with men who had served under Gen. John H. Morgan. According to Gen. Basil W. Duke ("Civil War Reminiscences of Gen. Basil W. Duke"), Jefferson Davis after leaving Richmond, was first escorted by cavalry brigades of Gen. Dibrell and Col. W. C. P. Breckinridge. At Charlotte, North Carolina these three more brigades, that of Gen. Vaughn, Gen. Ferguson, and Gen. Basil Duke were added to the escort that was overall commanded by Gen. John C. Breckinridge. Officers:
  • Gen. Basil W. Duke
  • Gen. John C. Breckinridge
    • Assignments:
  • Attached to B.W. Duke's Brigade, Department of Western Virginia and East Tennessee
    • Battles:
  • Skirmishes in Tennessee and Kentucky
  • Escort of President Davis
    • Roster:
    The roster of this unit contains the names of 1515 men.

     Bibliography for Research:
    U. S. Government Printing Office. Official Records of the American Civil War Davenport, IA. Eastern Digital Resources.

    U. S. Government Printing Office. Official Records of the American Civil War - Naval Subset Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.

    Rigdon, John C. - Editor Civil War Soldiers Service Records - Kentucky. 2012. Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.

    Rigdon, John C. - Editor Kentucky Civil War Soldiers Index. 1996. Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.



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