1st Missouri State Militia Infantry Battalion

December 2013 December 2013 1st Missouri State Cavalry Battalion (Militia) March 26 – November 11, 1862 United States 1862 23px Union Cavalry Militia Battalion American Civil War November 11, 1862 The 1st Missouri State Militia Infantry Battalion was a militia infantry battalion from Missouri that served in the Union Army between March 26 and November 11, 1862, during the American Civil War. It later formed Companies A–F of the 1st Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment Service The battalion was recruited at St. Charles, Missouri on March 26, 1862. Once officially recognized by the United States Military, it was attached to the District of Central Missouri, Department of Missouri. On September 4, the battalion sent scouts to Callaway County and Prairie Station.Dyer (1959), Volume 3. p. 1,302. The battalion saw duty at St. Charles, Missouri, while operating against guerrillas in that area until the first few days of November 1862. During its service, the battalion incurred one enlisted soldier fatality (killed), and twelve men died of disease. See also American Civil War United States List of Missouri Union Civil War units References Bibliography Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher. 5912963. Category:Units and formations of the Union army from Missouri Category:Military units and formations established in 1862 Category:1862 establishments in Missouri Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1862