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Ohio Harlan Volunteer Light Cavalry (Union)

9/1/61

Organized - Ohio Harlan Volunteer Light Cavalry - Ohio

4/11/63

Battle - Siege of Suffolk - Suffolk, Virginia

6/26/63

Battle - South Anna Bridge, Virginia

6/25/64

Battle - Staunton River Bridge - Halifax County, Virginia; Charlotte County, Virginia

Staunton River Bridge
Staunton River Bridge

On June 25, 1864, a ragtag band of Confederate soldiers, boys, and old men commanded by Capt. Benjamin L. Farinholt repelled a Union force sent to burn the Southern Railroad Bridge over the Staunton River. Brig. Gen. James H. Wilson and Brig. Gen. August V. Kautz led the Union cavalry. Today, the remains of Farinholt's fortification stands on the high bluff overlooking the river and bridge site on the south side of the river.READ MORE

6/25/64

Battle - Staunton River Bridge, Virginia

8/30/64

Mustered Out - Ohio Harlan Volunteer Light Cavalry - Ohio

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