1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry Regiment | |
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Active | April 1862 to November 20, 1866. |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Cavalry |
Engagements | Snake War |
The First Regiment Oregon volunteer Cavalry was a volunteer regiment in United States service Union army that was formed in response to the American Civil War. With men recruited in Oregon and some recruited in surrounding states, the regiment primarily served to protect the state of Oregon and surrounding territories during the American Civil War.