The 4th West Virginia Cavalry Regiment was a

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that served in the

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during the

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Service

The 4th West Virginia Cavalry Regiment was enlisted in

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and Wheeling in

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between July and August 1863 for one year's service. * January 30, 1864, Engagement at Moorefield The regiment was mustered out on June 23, 1864.

Casualties

The 4th West Virginia Cavalry Regiment suffered 30 enlisted men dead from disease for a total of 30 death

Officers

Colonel

* Joseph Snider (formerly of the 7th West Virginia Infantry)

Lieutenant-Colonel

* Samuel W. Snider

Majors

* Nathan Goff Jr. (formerly of the 6th West Virginia Cavalry). He was captured during the action at Moorefield, when pinned under his fallen horse, and sent to

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where he was held in close confinement as a hostage for the captured Confederate Major Thomas D. Armsey. He and Armsey were eventually exchanged and President

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sent for Goff, who described the conditions in Confederate prison camps, prompting Lincoln to arrange further exchanges. * Charles F. Howes * James A. Smith

QM Sergeants

* Octavius C. Bray Company A 1863-65

First Sergeant

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References

The Civil War ArchiveWest Virginia in the Civil War Website
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