1st Texas Cavalry Regiment (Union)
The 1st Texas Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment from Texas that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Raised in Louisiana in 1862; it served in the Department of the Gulf and in Texas. It was consolidated with the 2nd Texas Cavalry Regiment in November 1864. Afterwards it continued to serve until being disbanded in November 1865.
| 1st Texas Cavalry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | November 6, 1862 – November 4, 1865 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | Texas |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Regiment |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Size | 8 companies (initially) 12 companies |
| Part of | Department of the Gulf |
| Organized at | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Edmund J. Davis Col. John L. Haynes |
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