1st Regiment, Connecticut Cavalry


 * Mustered in November 2, 1861
 * Mustered out August 2, 1865.
 * Organized at West Meriden as a battalion.
 * Regimental History - History of the First Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry - Connecticut Military Department
 * Men of the First Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry - Of the twelve Congressional Medals of Honor awarded to Connecticut troops from all branches of the service four went to men of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry.

The regiment was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut.

First Squadron of Connecticut Cavalry - The battalion was finally assigned to New York and was known as the 2nd New York Cavalry (Harris Light Cavalry).

History of the First Squardron Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry - Connecticut Military Department

Company A

Company B - Partial Roster, Company B, 6th Regiment United States Cavalry Regulars

Company C

Company D

Company E

Company F

Company G

Company H

Company I

Company J

Company K

Company L

Company M


 * Soldiers of Waterbury, New Haven County, in the War For the Union - History of the Soldier's Monument in Waterbury, Conn.: to which is added a list of the soldiers and sailors who went from Waterbury to fight in the war for the Union. Including:  Company A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M and Unassigned Recruits of the 1st Regiment, Connecticut Cavalry.