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PENNSYLVANIA 44TH INFANTRY (First Calvary) First Cavalry.-Cols., George D. Bayard, Owen Jones, J. P. Taylor H. S. Thomas; Lieut.-Cols., Jacob Higgins Owen Jones S. D. Barrows J. P. Taylor, David Gardner, Richard J. Falls; Majs., Owen Jones, Richard Byrnes, S. D. Barrows, Richard J. Falls, Thomas S. Richards, J. H. Ray, David Gardner, William T. McEwen, James M. Gaston, H. S. Thomas. The 44th regiment, the 15th reserve, was a cavalry regiment, of which seven companies rendezvoused at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, and three at Camp Wilkins, near Pittsburg. Cos. L and M were mustered in as separate companies. Ten companies proceeded to Washington in July and Aug., 1861, and their organization was completed in September, when they were mustered into the U. S. service for three years. Co. L was mustered in on July 30, and Co. M, on Aug. 5, 186. The regiment was stationed at Tennallytown until Oct. 1O, when it moved to Camp Pierpont, Va. In November it made a raid on Dranesville and five companies participated in the battle there in December. On Jan. 7, 1862, the independent companies, L and M, which had been at Baltimore, joined the regiment. In the spring of 1862, after some skirmishing near Falmouth, the regiment joined in the pursuit of Jackson's army up the Shenandoah Valley, constantly annoying the Confederate rear-guard and participating in the battles of Harrisonburg and Cross Keys. Returning to Manassas, the regiment, after a short rest, joined Gen. Pope's army, guarded the fords of the Rapidan during the crossing of the army, fought at Cedar mountain Gainesville, the second Bull Run and Fredericksburg, and went into winter quarters at Belle Plain. It shared in the dismal "Mud March," broke camp on April 12, 1863, and was engaged at Brandy Station, Beverly Ford and Aldie. At Gettysburg the 1st was assigned to Gen. Meade's headquarters and guarded the reserve artillery in the movements following the battle. Co. H, which was attached to the 6th corps from Feb. 22 1863, fought at Marye's heights and Gettysburg and was united with the regiment on Aug. 15. The 1st was active in the engagements at Shepherdstown, Culpeper, Auburn, and in the Mine Run movement. On May 5, 1864, it was engaged at Todd's tavern and then joined in Gen. Sheridan's raid upon Richmond, fighting at Childsburg, Ashland, Hungary Station, Yellow tavern and Richmond heights. The enemy was also encountered at Haw's shop and Barker's mills. The next movement of Gen. Sheridan was the Trevilian raid, in which some miles of the Virginia Central railroad were destroyed and the enemy encountered at White House and St. Mary's church. During the siege of Petersburg the regiment was active at Ream's station, Malvern hill, Lee's mill Gravel hill and again at Reams, station, which was its final battle. On Sept. 9, 1864, the 44th was mustered out at Philadelphia, the veterans and recruits were made a battalion of four companies and finally organized with the veterans of the 6th and 17th cavalry into the 2nd provisional cavalry. This organization was mustered out at Louisville, Ky., Aug. 17,1865. Source: The Union Army, vol. 1 Gettysburg after battle report: Report of Col. John P. Taylor, First Pennsylvania Cavalry. Hdqrs. First Pennsylvania Reserve Cavalry, August 31, 1863. Capt.: In obedience to circular from division headquarters, through brigade headquarters, concerning the battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville, I have the honor to report that during the first day's fight at Aldie, June 18, my regiment was drawn up in reserve, but not engaged. On the day following (19th), went on a reconnaissance to Hay Market. On the 21st, acted as reserve at Middleburg. On the 22d, my regiment was the principal regiment covering the retreat from Upperville to Aldie. The enemy, following up, engaged my regiment at Goose Creek, and skirmished and fought from that point to Aldie. During the day, Second Lieut. Amos M. Herrick, Company E, was wounded and taken prisoner. Three horses were lost in action. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. TAYLOR, Col., Comdg. Regt. Capt. A. Wright, A. A. A. G., First Brig., Second Div., Cav. Corps. Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 27. Part I. Reports. Serial No. 43

PENNSYLVANIA FIRST CAVALRY (FIRST BATTALION SIX MONTHS CAVALRY) (Six Months) First Battalion Six Months Cavalry. Lieut.-Col., Richard C. Dale. This battalion, consisting of six companies, was organized at Pittsburg in June and July, 1863, and mustered into the U. S. service for a term of six months. It was mustered out on Dec. 29, 1863. Source: The Union Army, vol. 1

Pennsylvania 44th Volunteer Infantry (Union)

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