6th United States Cavalry
The monument to the 6th U.S. Cavalry is located on what is known as the “South Cavalry Battlefield” — a short distance down the Emmitsburg Road south of Confederate Avenue. This plot of land contains the monuments for Merritt’s Brigade of Buford’s Division. The unit was recruited mainly from Pennsylvania, western New York, and Ohio.
The commander of the 6th United States Cavalry at Gettysburg was Maj. Samuel H. Starr. The Regiment engaged the enemy in a sharply fought action near Fairfield on July 3, 1863.
6th United States Cavalry
Cavalry Corps, 1st Division, 3rd (Reserve) Brigade
Maj. Samuel H. Starr
Monument: South Cavalry Battlefield, Emmitsburg Road
Tags: Cavalry Corps, Gettysburg, Monument Project, south cavalry, us regulars
Jenny,
Huzzah! Another cavalry monument, and a Regular regiment at that! 8^)
Sharply fought is a good description of the battle of Fairfield. By the end of the battle, the survivors of the regiment were commanded by a lieutenant.