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1st Northeast Missouri Cavalry (Confederate) | |
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Country | Confederate States of America |
Allegiance | Missouri |
Branch | Confederate States Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Size | Regiment |
Nickname(s) | Porter's Regiment |
Engagements | Battle of Cherry Grove Battle of Memphis Battle of Vassar Hill Battle of Florida Battle of Santa Fe Battle of Moore's Mill Battle of Newark Battle of Kirksville |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Colonel Joseph C. Porter Major Elliott D. Majors Lieutenant Colonel William C. Blanton |
The 1st Northeast Missouri Cavalry, or 1st NE Missouri Cavalry was a Confederate Army regiment during the American Civil War. One of the commanders was Colonel Joseph C. Porter, who led 125 men through the Battle of Moore's Mill. This regiment was known for its guerrilla warfare.