Gidding's Battalion, Texas Cavalry

HISTORICAL NOTES: Texas Gidding's Cavalry Battalion organized with six companies in the spring of 1864. It was surrendered by General E. K. Smith, commanding Trans Mississippi Department, on May 26, 1865. FIELD OFFICERS:
  • Lt. Col. George H. Gidding
  • BATTLES:
  • Skirmish, June 25, 1864 at Rancho Las Rinas.
  • Palmitto Ranch - May 12, 1865
  • ROSTERS: The roster of this battalion contains the name of 618 men. BIBLIOGRAPHY:



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