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.

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

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

Company A

Company B

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.