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To: Ophiucus
7th Cavalry - isn't that the oldest cavalry in the nation?
3,822 posted on 03/25/2003 3:48:22 PM PST by Peach
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To: Peach
General Custers unit....

GarryOwen!!!!!

3,828 posted on 03/25/2003 3:49:32 PM PST by Dog
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To: Peach
7th Cavalry - isn't that the oldest cavalry in the nation?

I don't think oldest but it is famous for being Custer's old outfit.

3,835 posted on 03/25/2003 3:51:31 PM PST by Ophiucus
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To: Peach
No. The 7th dates from the Civil War.

The 1st and 2nd date from 1833, thereabouts.
3,841 posted on 03/25/2003 3:52:37 PM PST by buwaya
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