4th Independent Battalion, Ohio Cavalry

HISTORICAL NOTES: From August 3 to September 21, 1863, the federal government mustered into regular service the 4th Ohio Independent Battalion, consisting of five cavalry companies. The men in the battalion were to serve for six months.

The 4th Battalion primarily served in Kentucky, protecting various fortifications and transportation systems from Confederate attack. The individual companies of the battalion mustered out of service between February 15 and March 14, 1864.

Many of the members reenlisted in the 13th cavalry, which was then organizing at Camp Chase. Part of this battalion was in service during the Morgan raid, being subsequently sent to eastern Kentucky, where, although it participated in no regular battles, it did good service in protecting the citizens from the raids of the guerrillas.

The Battalion lost during service 16 by disease. OFFICERS:

Maj., Joseph T. Wheeler.

ASSIGNMENTS: SERVICE:

Served in Kentucky, protecting various fortifications and transportation systems from Confederate attack.

Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 812 men.

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