65th/5th Pennsylvania Calvary Battle Flag

5th Regiment Cavalry (65th Volunteers) "Cameron Dragoons, Organized at Philadelphia July to September, 1861. It was at first known as the Cameron Dragoons. It was among the first of the three years' regiments raised. The regiment actively employed in scouting in and along the enemy's line, bringing in prisoners almost daily and gathering much useful information, frequently meeting and skirmishing with the enemy, often resulting in severe encounters while at Fort Magruder, about a mile below Williamsburg, the command was attacked by superior numbers, and driven with the loss of six killed and fifteen wounded and thirty-two men were taken prisoners. The regiment lost a total of 293 men during service; 1 officer and 76 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 6 officers and 210 enlisted men died of disease. The 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry mustered out August 7, 1865 and was discharged August 16, 1865 at Philadelphia.

Engagements: Seven Days Battles, First Battle of Petersburg, First Battle of Deep Bottom, Appomattox Campaign, Battle of Five Forks, Battle of Sailor's Creek, Battle of Appomattox Court House. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5th_Pennsylvania_Cavalry#Casualties http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/cavalry/5thcav/5thcavorg.html

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