5th Michigan Cavalry Regiment
| 5th Michigan Cavalry Regiment | |
|---|---|
Michigan state flag | |
| Active | August 30, 1862, to June 23, 1866 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Engagements | American Civil War • Battle of Winchester • Battle of Cedar Mountain • Battle of Second Bull Run • Battle of Gettysburg • Kilpatrick's Raid on Richmond • Battle of the Wilderness • Battle of Yellow Tavern • Battle of Cedar Creek • Battle of Five Forks • Appomattox |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Joseph Tarr Copeland Russell A. Alger |
The 5th Michigan Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was a part of the famed Michigan Brigade, commanded for a time by Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer.