Unearth the legacies of Ohio’s Civil War cavalry in a definitive roster and battle record.
This expansive volume chronicles the Fourth and Fifth Independent Battalions and the Thirteenth Regiment of Ohio Cavalry Volunteers, detailing their battles, skirmishes, and the soldiers who served, fought, and fell. It blends battlefield narratives with biographical sketches to preserve the memory of these units and their comrades.
- Understand the unit structure, major engagements, and daily life of Ohio cavalry volunteers.
- Read brief life stories and postwar details for named servicemen and their families.
- Trace the sequence of campaigns from enlistment through muster out, including notable actions at Petersburg and beyond.
- Explore errata, rosters, and memorial notes that accompany the main text for a fuller picture.
Ideal for readers of local military history, Civil War genealogy, and Ohio’s martial heritage, this edition serves as a reference and tribute to those who served with the 4th, 5th, and 13th O. V. C.