7th Ohio Cavalry Regiment
The 7th Ohio Cavalry Regiment was a regiment of Union cavalry raised in southern Ohio for service during the American Civil War. Nicknamed the "River Regiment" as its men came from nine counties along the Ohio River, it served in the Western Theater in several major campaigns of the Army of the Ohio.
| 7th Ohio Cavalry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1862–1865 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Part of | Army of the Ohio, Cavalry Corps |
| Nickname(s) | River Regiment |
| Engagements | Sanders' Knoxville Raid Morgan's Raid Battle of Buffington Island Battle of the Cumberland Gap Knoxville Campaign Atlanta Campaign Battle of Cynthiana Franklin-Nashville Campaign Wilson's Raid |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Israel Garrard |
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