3rd West Virginia Cavalry Regiment

3rd West Virginia Cavalry Regiment
Flag of West Virginia
Active	December 1861 to June 23, 1865
Country	United States
Allegiance	Union
Branch	Cavalry
Engagements	American Civil War 1862: Cross Keys, Second Bull Run 1863: Brandy Station, Second Winchester, Upperville, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Droop Mountain (3 co.), Bristoe Station 1864: Lynchburg, Kernstown II, Moorefield, Third Winchester, Fisher's Hill 1865: Waynesboro, Dinwiddie Court House, Five Forks, Namozine Church, Sailor's Creek, Appomattox Station, Appomattox Court House
Commanders
Lt. Colonel	David H. Strother 1862–1864
Colonel	John L. McGee 1864–65

The 3rd West Virginia Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. In 1864, the regiment had an important part in the Battle of Moorefield, where a surprise attack led by General William W. Averell routed Confederate cavalry. The regiment also fought in the latter part of General Philip H. Sheridan's Valley Campaign, and was part of Capehart's Fighting Brigade in General George Armstrong Custer's Third Division. It was present at General Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at the Battle of Appomattox Court House.