Hi! --- Mauro & Lynda <gaetanos@mindspring.com> wrote: > John, Do you have any info on Cavalry 15th Company E > and their efforts at > Lacey Springs, Dec 21, 1864? > Thanks > Lynda Found quite a bit on the Web. Here's a site dedicated to the 15th Rgt, known as the "Red Neck Ties" in honor of the 3d Cavalry Div. commander, Maj. Gen. George Armstrong Custer: http://www.15thnewyorkcavalry.org/ Be sure and take a look at chapter 9 of the regimental history, available online courtesy of West Point. It includes a description (mostly anecdotal) of the "Fight at Lacy Springs": "The Red Neck Ties," a history of the 15th New York Rgt., compiled by Chauncey S. Norton, Ithaca, NY: http://www.15thnewyorkcavalry.org/chapters_9_&_10.htm In a nutshell, some basic facts I had on file: Co. E was recruited in Syracuse, Batavia, Lockport, and Rochester. The mustering in took place between Aug. 8, 1862 and Jan. 24, 1863. On June 17, 1865, it was consolidated into the 6th NY Cavalry. Commanders: Col. Robert M. Richardson Col. John J. Coppinger Total casualties during the war: 490. At Lacy Springs, VA, Dec. 21, 1864: KIA: 1 Wounded: 16 (1 enlisted man died later) Missing: 12 The 15th fought throughout the Shenandoah Valley under the direction of Phil Sheridan. It participated in the last cavalry charge of the Civil War near Appomattox in April, 1865. Quite an illustrious history! :) Best, John F. Crossen ===== "One more shot for the honour of Down!" -Rollicking Rollo (1766-1814) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com