New books and DVDs

Florida 5th Battalion Cavalry


HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Florida 5th Cavalry Battalion was organized during the summer of 1863 with eight companies. It took an active part in the battles of Olustee, Gainesville, Milton, and Braddock's Farm. The unit surrendered at Tallahassee on May 10, 1865. OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Colonel:
• George W. Scott
Major:
• William H. Milton
ASSIGNMENTS:
Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida BATTLES:
  • Olustee (Feb. 20, 1864)
  • Gainesville
  • Marianna (Sep. 1 – 10, 1864)
  • Milton
  • Braddock's Farm (Feb. 5, 1865)
    • ROSTERS:
    The composite rosters of this unit contains the names of 1484 men.

    Members were recruited in the counties of Jackson, Gadsden, Leon, Escambia, Columbia, and Wakulla     BIBLIOGRAPHY:



    For Additional Research