| 1st District of Columbia Cavalry | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1863–1865 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Type | Regiment |
| Part of | XXII Corps, Department of Washington Army of the James |
| Engagements | Siege of Petersburg Appomattox Campaign Battle of Five Forks |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lafayette C. Baker |
The 1st District of Columbia Cavalry was a Union Army cavalry regiment which fought in the American Civil War.
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