HISTORICAL NOTES:
This unit was known as The 1st Northeast Missouri Cavalry, or 1st NE Missouri Cavalry. One of the commanders was Colonel Joseph C. Porter, who led 125 men through the Battle of Moore's Mill. This regiment was known for its guerrilla warfare.
OFFICERS:
Col. Joseph C. Porter
Major Elliott D. Majors
Lieutenant Colonel William C. Blanton
ASSIGNMENTS:
General Shelby's Brigade
SERVICE:
Battle of Cherry Grove
Battle of Memphis
Battle of Vassar Hill
Battle of Florida
Battle of Santa Fe
Battle of Moore's Mill
Battle of Newark
Battle of Kirksville
ROSTERS:
The rosters of this unit contains the names of 2325 men. It was recruited in north east Missouri and it operated primarily in north central Missouri.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: REFERENCES:
REF: Crute, Joseph H., Units of the Confederate States Army
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