5th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry - Confederate

United States  U.S. Military   Louisiana    Louisiana Military    Louisiana in the Civil War   5th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry(Confederate)

Brief History
"5th Cavalry Regiment [also called 4th Regiment] was formed in March, 1864. During the spring of 1865 it disbanded..

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).