Leaders of the 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry
James A. Gallagher From: Roscommon, Ireland
Colonel
December 1861-July 1863
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James A. Galligher organized the 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Michael Kerwin From: Co. Wexford, Ireland
Colonel
March 1862-July 1865
Took over after Gallagher was discharged for a wound he surffered from after he fell off his horse in the Shenandoah Valley.
Robert H. Milroy From: Salem, Indiana
Colonel
Februray 1863-June 1863
Lead the 13th PA Cavalry during the second battle of Winchester and died during the battle.
William H. French From: Baltimore, Maryland
Colonel
July 1863-May 1864
Found the Cavalry unit at Harper's Ferry and recruited them to the Army of the Potomac.
Philip Sheridan
From: Albany, New York
Colonel
May 1864-August 1864
Sheridan lead the cavalry through the Overland Campaign all the way to the Battle of Hatchers Run
Hugh J. Kilpatrick
From: Deckertown, New Jersey
Major General
Bristoe Campaign
Lead them in to the Buckland Mills Battle
William T. Sherman
From: Lancastor, Ohio
Major General
Took over the Unit after the Second Battle of Hatchers Run