1st California Cavalry Battalion
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The 1st Battalion of Native Cavalry, California Volunteers was a cavalry battalion in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Recruits were largely drawn from the Californio population (colloquially known as "Native Californians"), though its ranks included Yaqui and Mission Indians as well as immigrants from Mexico, Hispano America and Europe (particularly France). In addition to its ethnic makeup, the Battalion is also considered unusual for being one of the few lancer units in the United States Army.[1][2]
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1st Battalion, Native Cavalry, California Volunteers | |
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Active | 1863–1866 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Branch | Army |
Type | Cavalry (Lancers) |
Equipment | Colt Army Pistol Lance US Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber Sharps Carbine |
Engagements | Skirmish at Diablo Range Skirmish at Grass Valley Skirmish in October Battle of Sulphur Springs |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | General Andrés Pico Major Salvador Vallejo Major John C. Cremony |
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The Battalion spent its entire term of service in California and Arizona Territory.[3]