Brackett's Battalion
Originally commanded by Maj. Alfred B. Brackeet, of St. Paul and, as originnaly organized, was composed of the First, Second and Third Companies, and organized in October and November, , 1861. Ordered to Benton barracks, Mo. in December, 1861. Assigned to a regiment called Curtis Horse; ordered to Fort Henry, Tenn., in Feb., 1862; name of regiment changed ot Fifth Iowa Cavalry in April, 1862. Companies G, D and K; engaged in siege of Corinth in April, 1862. ordered to Fort Heiman, Tenn, in August 1862. beteranized in Feb, 1864. ordered to the Department of the Northwest in 1864; ordered upon Indian expedition; engaged with the Indians July 28, and in August 1864; mustered out by companies, between May and June 1866.
Company A.
Herman Wedekuper Corporal
Company B.
Private
Joseph R. Donaldson
Company C.
Private
William Dawney
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