8th Iowa Cavalry Regiment
Military unit
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 8th Iowa Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 8th Iowa Cavalry Regiment | |
|---|---|
 Iowa state flag | |
| Active | September 30, 1863, to August 13, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Engagements | Battle of Resaca Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Franklin Battle of Nashville |
Service
The 8th Iowa Cavalry was mustered into Federal service at Davenport, Iowa, for a three-year enlistment on September 30, 1863.
The regiment was mustered out of Federal service on August 13, 1865.
