1st Kentucky Cavalry Regiment (Confederate)
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For the Union Army regiment, see 1st Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry.
The 1st Kentucky Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War; serving mostly in the Army of Tennessee. In late 1862 it was consolidated to constitute the 1st (3rd) Kentucky Cavalry, usually known as 3rd (Butler's) Kentucky Cavalry. The 3rd continued to serve for the duration of the war.
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1st Kentucky Cavalry Regiment 1st (3rd) Kentucky Cavalry 3rd (Butler's) Kentucky Cavalry Regiment | |
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Active | October 28, 1861āApril 26, 1865 (1st) Summer 1862āApril 26, 1865 (3rd) |
Country | Confederate States of America |
Allegiance | Kentucky |
Branch | Confederate States Army |
Type | Regiment |
Role | Cavalry |
Size | 698 (1st, total) 1.515 (3rd, total) |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Col. Benjamin Hardin Helm Col. John Adams Col. J. Russell Butler |
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