3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry

3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, 60th regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers

David Snavely, a private in the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry H Company
Active July 18 1861 to August 15, 1865
Country United States
Allegiance Union
Branch Cavalry
Engagements Battle of Manassas
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Williamsburg
Tullahoma Campaign
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Kelly's Ford
Battle of Gettysburg
Siege of Petersburg
(incomplete list)

The 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The unit was initially called the "Kentucky Light Cavalry", but was re-organized under William W. Averill as the 3rd PA Cavalry, losing its priority of numbering to the later regiments due to the change of organisation. The unit was also called the "60th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers".

In recognition for the unit's service at Gettysburg, a monument was erected there.[1]

The National Park Service lists details of the regiment's organization, battle service, and losses, at .

Commanders

See also

References

  1. Monument to the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment at Gettysburg
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