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7th Michigan Cavalry Regiment

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7th Michigan Cavalry Regiment
Michigan state flag
ActiveOctober 1862 to December 15, 1865
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchCavalry
Engagements
Capt. George A. Armstrong of Co. D, 7th Michigan Cavalry

The 7th Michigan Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was a part of the famed Michigan Brigade, commanded for a time by Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer.

Service

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The 7th Michigan Cavalry was organized at Grand Rapids, Michigan, in October 1862 by William d'Alton Mann, a future prominent Michigan newspaper and magazine publisher. He was later named as the regiment's colonel.

The regiment was mustered out of service on December 15, 1865.

Total strength and casualties

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The regiment suffered 4 officers and 81 enlisted men killed in action or mortally wounded and 2 officers and 256 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 343 fatalities.[1]

Commanders

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Notable members

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See also

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