UNION WEST VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS
4th Regiment, West Virginia Cavalry
- Overview:
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Organized at Parkersburg and Wheeling, W. Va., July and
August, 1863, for one year. Attached to Wilkinson's Brigade,
Army of West Virginia, to December, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd
Division, West Virginia, to April, 1864. Kelly's Command,
Reserve Division, West Virginia, to June, 1864.
- Service:
- Duty at Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Grafton, New Creek
and other points on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad till June,
1864, guarding railroad and operating against guerrillas.
Actions at Salt Lick Bridge October 11 and 14, 1863. Operations
in Hampshire and Hardy Counties January 27 to February 7, 1864.
Action at Medley, Williamsport, January 29-30. Mustered out June
23, 1864.
Regiment lost during service 30 by disease.
- Soldiers:
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