Overview
Bard’s Independent Cavalry Company (Ohio) was a short-term Union cavalry unit organized in Cincinnati, Ohio, during the fall of 1862. The company was formed in response to an emergency situation and served for a period of 30 days. It was part of the Union Army and operated in the Western Theater. The company is notable for its brief period of service during a time of heightened alarm in the region.
Organization & Service
Bard’s Independent Cavalry Company was organized at Cincinnati, Ohio, in the fall of 1862 under the command of Captain Sylvester W. Bard and First Lieutenant Peter C. Bonte. The company was raised as a response to a sudden emergency, likely related to Confederate threats in the area. It was mustered into service for a term of 30 days. The company performed duties as required during this period, primarily focused on local defense and emergency response. Bard’s Independent Cavalry Company was mustered out of service on October 2, 1862. No further consolidation or extended service is recorded for this unit.
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Engagements & Campaigns
Bard’s Independent Cavalry Company was organized for emergency service and did not participate in any major battles or campaigns during its 30-day term. Its activities were limited to local defense duties in and around Cincinnati, Ohio, in the fall of 1862.
Casualties
No casualty figures are reported for Bard’s Independent Cavalry Company during its brief period of service.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Captain Sylvester W. Bard
- First Lieutenant Peter C. Bonte
Regimental Roster
The full roster of Bard’s Independent Cavalry Company (Ohio) is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster includes the names and ranks of officers and enlisted men who served during the company’s 30-day term.
To view the complete roster, please visit the Bard’s Independent Cavalry Company (Ohio) Roster page.
Sources & References
- The Union Army, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)
- Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies