6th Missouri Cavalry Regiment (Union)
The 6th Missouri Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was organized in February 1862 by merging three independent cavalry battalions.
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| 6th Missouri Cavalry Regiment | |
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| Active | 14 Feb. 1862 – 12 Sept. 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union Missouri |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | Battle of Pea Ridge Battle of Prairie Grove (2nd Battalion) Battle of Chickasaw Bayou Battle of Arkansas Post Yazoo Pass Expedition Battle of Champion Hill (7 companies) Siege of Vicksburg, May 19 & May 22 assaults (7 companies) Battle of Devil's Backbone (detachment) Bayou Teche Campaign Red River Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Clark Wright Samuel Newitt Wood |
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