Louisiana 5th Cavalry Regiment

Historical Notes:
The Louisiana 3rd (Pargoud's) Cavalry Regiment was organized during the winter of 1863-1864 using the 13th Louisiana Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. The unit skirmished in Louisiana until March, 1864, when it was redesignated the 5th Louisiana Cavalry Regiment.
Officers:
Colonel J. Frank Pargoud, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel L. Chambliss, Major R.L. Capers. Assignments:
Trans-Mississippi Department Rosters:
Rosters are listed as the 13th Cavalry Battalion with the National Archives. Bibliography for Research:





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