8th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry

HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Kentucky 8th Cavalry Regiment was formed during the late summer of 1862 and mustered into Confederate service in September. The unit fought in Kentucky, then rode with J.H. Morgan. Most of the men were captured at Buffington Island on July 19 and a remnant at New Lisbon on July 26, 1863. The 8th was not reorganized. OFFICERS:
Colonel R.S. Cluke, Lieutenant Colonel Cicero Coleman, and Major Robert S. Bullock. ASSIGNMENTS:
command of John H. Morgan SERVICE:
Morgan's Raid Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1593 men.

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