1st Tennessee & Alabama Independent Vidette Cavalry
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| 1st Tennessee & Alabama Independent Vidette Cavalry | |
|---|---|
| Active | September 10, 1863 – June 16, 1864 |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Disbanded | June 16, 1864 |
The 1st Tennessee and Alabama Vidette Cavalry served in the Union Army between September 10, 1863, and July 16, 1864, during the American Civil War.[1]
Service
Companies "A", "B", "C", "G" and "H" were organized at Stevenson and Bridgeport, Alabama between September 10, 1863, to April 26, 1864. Companies "D", "E" and "F", were organized at Tracy City and Nashville, Tennessee, between December 9, 1863 to February 24, 1864. The vidette cavalry participated in the skirmish at Hunt's Mills near Larkinsville, Alabama. They were a part of an expedition to Lebanon between December 12 and 29. Another skirmish at Sand Mountain, Alabama, December 26. They were mustered out on June 16, 1864.[1]
References
Bibliography
- Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher. LCCN 59-12963.
