First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry

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The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, also known as the First City Troop, is a unit of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, notable as the oldest military unit in the United States still in active service. It is among the most decorated units in the US Army. - AsNotedIn

Notable Position Person From To
Captain Fairman Rogers 1857 1869
Samuel J Randall

Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1774/11/17 Three of the members of the Committee of Correspondence, together with 25 other gentlemen, gathered at Carpenters' Hall to establish the Light Horse of the City of Philadelphia. The name was later changed to First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry. Patriot Troops Carpenters' Hall Philadelphia, PA
1777/01/23 General Washington relieves the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry of duty where they return to Philadelphia. Patriot Troops Princeton Battlefield Princeton Battle of Princeton
1863/06/15 Under the leadership of Cornet Samuel J Randall, the thirty-one remaining members of First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry furnish themselves with horses and equipment and ride for Harrisburg, arriving there on June 19th. Patriot Troops Harrisburg Pennsylvania Battle of Gettysburg
1863/06/21 First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, a Union Militia, arrive at Gettysburg. The residents generously contributed to the Troop's commissary supplies. Patriot Troops Gettysburg National Military Park Gettysburg, PA Battle of Gettysburg
1901/04/29 First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry occupy their new armory home by hosting a Troop Night celebration. Home First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry Armory Philadelphia, PA
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