Les photos du 5th US CAVALRY

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). Officers of 5th U.S. Cavalry

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Lt. Col. Charles Jarvis Whiting

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Abraham Kerns Arnold (March 24, 1837 – November 3, 1901) was a US Cavalry officer during the American Civil War and, while a captain in the 5th U.S. Cavalry, received the Medal of Honor for leading a "a gallant charge against a superior force of the enemy, extricated his command from a perilous position in which it had been ordered" against Confederate forces at Davenport Bridge, Virginia on May 10, 1864. He is the father of Colonel Percy Weir Arnold, a cavalry officer serving during the Spanish-American War, the Philippine–American War and the First World War. Born in Bedford, Pennsylvania, Arnold entered West Point and graduated from the academy in 1859 as a brevet Second Lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Cavalry. Participating in campaigns against the Commanche while stationed in Fort Inge, Arnold held a distinguished service record during the American Civil War. Promoted to first lieutenant in 1861, he was cited "for gallant and meritorious services" at Gaines' Mill and Todds Tavern...

Une photo très connu d'un certain Custer:

Lieutenant James B. Washington, a Confederate Prisoner, with Capt. George A. Custer of the 5th U.S. Cavalry - Fair Oaks, VA, May 31, 1862

Capt. William P. Chambliss, 5th U.S. Cavalry

Group of officers, 5th U.S. Cavalry