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For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | ||
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/uniacav.htm#5thcav 5th Regiment Cavalry], (accessed 27 June 2012).<br> | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/uniacav.htm#5thcav 5th Regiment Cavalry], (accessed 27 June 2012).<br> | ||
*The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5th_Regiment_Iowa_Volunteer_Cavalry 5th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry], (accessed 27 June 2012). | *The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5th_Regiment_Iowa_Volunteer_Cavalry 5th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry], (accessed 27 June 2012). | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,444 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UIA0005RC Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,444 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UIA0005RC Roster]. This Unit is listed as 'UIA0004YAL'.<br> | ||
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
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Company M - also known as Osage Rifles | Company M - also known as Osage Rifles | ||
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=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||