I agree. They also escaped surrender at Harper’s Ferry and captured a wagon train and supplies while doing it. Colonel Benjamon Franklin Davis was en excellent leader.
In order to maintain peace in my divided household, I nominate the 7th VA Cavalry. My wife’s great-grandfather was an officer in the 7th and was wounded by a saber blow.
8th New York Cavalry commanded by Benjamin F. “Grimes” Davis. A home town unit. Largely recruited from the Rochester NY area.
I agree. They also escaped surrender at Harper’s Ferry and captured a wagon train and supplies while doing it. Colonel Benjamon Franklin Davis was en excellent leader.
5th US Cavalry. William Trego’s painting of their charge at Gaines Mill was the cover image for my Virginia 1862 book.
Our friend Mr. F. J. Porter would likely disagree. LOL
1st Maine Cavalry Regiment
6th Pennsylvania Cavalry
The 124th New York ‘Orange Blossoms’ – my home county unit who fought well near St. James Church
In order to maintain peace in my divided household, I nominate the 7th VA Cavalry. My wife’s great-grandfather was an officer in the 7th and was wounded by a saber blow.