1st Maryland Cavalry Battalion, Potomac Home Brigade
1st Maryland Cavalry Battalion, Potomac Home Brigade, originally organized as the 1st Potomac Home Brigade Cavalry, "Cole's Cavalry" was formed under the guidance of Henry A. Cole (from Frederick, Maryland). There are also references to it being designated as Cole's 1st Volunteer Maryland Cavalry. The unit, a battalion, originally consisted of four companies, A, B, C & D and was initially enlisted between August 10 and November 27, 1861.
| 1st Potomac Home Brigade Cavalry | |
|---|---|
Flag of Maryland | |
| Active | August 1861 to June 1865 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Type | Partisan |
| Size | 12 companies |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| 1st | Henry A. Cole |
- This unit is not to be confused with the 1st Regiment Maryland Volunteer Cavalry.
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