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The Indiana 13th Cavalry Regiment was the 131st regiment formed and the last Cavalry Regiment formed for service in Indiana. It was mustered in April 29th, 1864. By this time the Atlanta Campaign was in full swing. The 13th Cavalry served primarily in a support mode on the western side of the war for the last year. They encountered Forrest's and Wheeler's Cavalry a number of times and guarded the railroads in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. In December, 1864, the 13th was engaged dismounted at the Battle of Nashville, then proceeded to Vicksburg and from there to southern Alabama around Mobile. At the close of the war they moved to lower Alabama and participated in the final battles around Mobile. Following the fall of Mobile the 13th participated in Grierson's Raid, then moved to Vicksburg, MS where they were mustered out in November of 1865.
Author: John C. Rigdon
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 03/09/2022
Pages: 184
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9781458354556
ISBN10: 1458354555
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military | United States
Author: John C. Rigdon
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 03/09/2022
Pages: 184
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9781458354556
ISBN10: 1458354555
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military | United States
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