Florida Cow Cavalry

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1st Florida Cow Cavalry

Organized in1864 to defend cattle herds in FLorida. The Cow Cavalry only saw action at Station Number Four and at the raid on Fort Myer's, Florida.

Major—Charles James Munnerlyn, Sr.
Major—William F. Footman

Battles, engagements, and campaigns:

Station Number Four
Ft. Myers, raid on

Surrendered—Brooksville, June 1865

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