5th United States Cavalry

The 5th United States Cavalry was organized in 1855 at Louisville as part of the 2nd Cavalry. It became designated the 5th Cavalry in August 1861. The men came from New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Suffolk County (Massachusetts), and Hamilton County (Ohio).

The regiment numbered 454 under the command of Capt. Julius W. Mason (1835-1882), an engineer from Towanda. The 5th suffered 5 casualties at Gettysburg.

It was engaged on July 3 on the South Cavalry battlefield.

5th United States Cavalry

Cavalry Corps, 1st Division, Reserve Brigade

Engaged: 454; 4 wounded, 1 missing

Monument: South Cavalry Battlefield

Tags: Cavalry Corps, Gettysburg, Monument Project, south cavalry, us regulars