5th Regiment, West Virginia Infantry

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United States Gotoarrow.png U.S. Military Gotoarrow.png West Virginia Military Gotoarrow.pngWest Virginia in the Civil War Gotoarrow.png 5th Regiment, West Virginia Cavalry

Brief History[edit | edit source]

Organized at Ceredo, W. Va., September 2, 1861, and mustered in October 18, 1861.
Consolidated with 9th West Virginia Infantry November 9, 1864, to form 1st West Virginia Veteran Infantry. [1]



Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]

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.


Other Sources[edit | edit source]

National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010). <br>

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010)
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