1st Nevada Cavalry Battalion
The 1st Nevada Cavalry Battalion, or the Nevada Territory Cavalry Volunteers, was a unit raised for the Union army during the American Civil War. It remained in the west, garrisoning frontier posts, protecting emigrant routes, and engaged in scouting duties. The unit was disbanded in July 1866.
| 1st Nevada Cavalry Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 17 June 1863 – 21 July 1866 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | 854 |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Churchill, NV |
| Engagements | Snake War
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt Colonel Alfred A. C. Williams Lt Colonel Milo George Maj Noyes Baldwin |
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