This roster includes the known officers and enlisted men of the 23rd New York Cavalry, organized by Field & Staff and companies when available. Information is drawn from 19th-century state adjutant general reports, the Official Records, and verified regimental histories.
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For an overview of this regiment’s organization, service, engagements, and casualties, see the regiment summary page.
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Records for portions of this regiment are incomplete in the surviving sources. The 23rd New York Cavalry was never fully organized; only two companies were mustered, and these were later attached to the 12th New York Cavalry. Known company commanders are listed below.
Field & Staff
- Capt. Emory Cummings
- Capt. Alfred Spann
Company A
- Capt. Emory Cummings (commanding)
Company B
- Capt. Alfred Spann (commanding)
Detailed company-level roster entries are not included in the currently supplied source text.
Sources & Notes
- New York State Adjutant General’s Reports
- Official Records of the War of the Rebellion
- Dyer’s Compendium