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8th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry (Union) (view source)
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September 3rd- Actions at Geiger's Lake | September 3rd- Actions at Geiger's Lake | ||
* Attacked camp of Brigadier General Adam R "Stovepipe" Johnson and routed his force. During a counterattack, Colonel Shackelford was struck in the foot by a small cannon ball which killed his horse. | * Attacked camp of Brigadier General Adam R "Stovepipe" Johnson and routed his force. During a counterattack, Colonel Shackelford was struck in the foot by a small cannon ball which killed his horse. This attack sidelined Colonel Shackelford for several weeks | ||
September 20th- Ordered to Ashbyburg where they confronted a force of 400 rebels, routing the whole and afterwards returning headquarters at Henderson. | |||
<u>2nd & 3rd Battalion</u> | <u>2nd & 3rd Battalion</u> | ||
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November 4th- 1st Battalion ordered to leave Henderson for Bowling Green | November 4th- 1st Battalion ordered to leave Henderson for Bowling Green | ||
'''December 1862''' | |||
<u>3rd Battalion</u> | |||
December 24th- Following several weeks of inquiry by General Rosecrans as to designating a force to occupy Clarksville, the 3rd Battalion, 8th Kentucky Cavalry along with others in the command of Colonel Sanders D. Bruce leave Russellville. While artillery is delayed by want of a crossing on account of local bridge burners, a majority of the force including the cavalry enter the city late on Christmas Day. | |||
The Third Battalion would remain at Clarksville through the completion of its term of service, scouting the area and dispersing bushwhackers, guerillas and any who would threaten the union. As such it played no part in the pursuit of Morgan at Buffington Island later the following year. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||