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Sharpe
08-05-2016, 08:25 PM
6th Regiment of Cavalry Battalion Co A. & B.


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About us:

The 6th Cavalry will be a mounted rifle regiment of cavalry focused on supporting brigades and charging confederates on a daily basis. We will have several Squadrons per company specializing in different forms of mounted combat. Majority of the regiment will come from previous Napoleonic Wars players, Cheeky Persistant World shitheads, and Eternal Crusade Astartes. We will be attending events for WoR's when the times comes and we intend to field a force of cavalry between 40-80 horse on the battlefield. We will take battles seriously but not the entire war. Having fun is always important yet we will still have structure and discipline. Officers and NCO's will be chosen based on skill, and between now and game launch we will be switching leadership in and out until we find a good fit. Majority of our current leadership has held previous commands in numerous games, so we wont be short of experience.




Civil War Regimental History


The 6th U.S. Cavalry was organized in August 1861, where it took to the fields of the Eastern Theater as part of the Union Army of the Potomac. The regiment took part in sixteen major and minor campaigns and their related battles during the Civil War including; the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, battle of Antietam part of the Maryland Campaign, Campaign at Fredericksburg, the 1863 Second Battle of Winchester, Battle of Fairfield which were part of the Gettysburg Campaign, Chancellorsville (in Stoneman’s raid to the rear of Lee’s army), the 1864 The Wilderness, Siege of Petersburg, The Shenandoah Valley, Richmond Raid—also known as Sheridan's raid, Trevilian Station, the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House & the Battle of Cold Harbor part of the Overland Campaign and the final 1865 Appomattox Campaign.

Battle of Fairfield

During the Gettysburg Campaign, and overseen by larger events ongoing nearby, on 3 July 1863, Major Starr with 400 troopers dismounted his men in a field and an orchard on both sides of the road near Fairfield, Pennsylvania. Union troopers directed by their officers took up hasty defensive positions on this slight ridge. They threw back a mounted charge of the 7th Virginia Cavalry , just as Chew's Battery unlimbered and opened fire on the Federal cavalrymen. Supported by the 6th Virginia Cavalry, the 7th Virginia charged again, clearing Starr's force off the ridge and inflicting heavy losses. Jones, outnumbering the Union forces by at least 2 to 1, pursued the retreating Federals for three miles to the Fairfield Gap, but was unable to catch his quarry.

"The fight made at Fairfield by this small regiment (6th U.S. Cavalry) against two of the crack brigades of Stuart's cavalry, which were endeavoring to get around the flank the Union army to attack the (supply) trains, was one of the most gallant in its history and no doubt helped influence the outcome the battle of Gettysburg. The efforts of these rebel brigades were frustrated and their entire strength neutralized for the day by the fierce onslaught of the small squadrons. The regiment was cut to pieces, but it fought so well that the squadrons were regarded as the advance of a large body of troops. The senior officer of those attacking CSA brigades was later adversely criticized for allowing his command to be delayed by such an inferior force. Had the regiment not made the desperate stand, the two brigades of Virginians might have caused grave injury in the Federal rear, before sufficient force could have been gathered in their front."
Private George Crawford Platt, later Sergeant, an Irish immigrant serving in Troop H, was awarded the Medal of Honor on 12 July 1895, for his actions that day at Fairfield. His citation reads, "Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy."
His "commander," Lieutenant Carpenter, of Troop H, was one of only three officers of the 6th U.S. Cavalry to escape from the deadly melee at Fairfield. He was an eyewitness and documented Private Platt's "beyond the call of duty" behavior that day. Louis H. Carpenter was brevetted from lieutenant to lieutenant colonel for his actions that day and later during the Indian Wars he won the Medal of Honor.




Officer Ranks
Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks
Enlisted Ranks

Major
Captain
1st Lieutenant
2nd Lieutenant




Sergeant Major
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant
First Sergeant
Company Quartermaster Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal

Trooper
Cadet








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A Co. Roster
Captain Richard Sharpe
Sergeant Bryce Grenier
Sergeant Ryan Grisham
Trooper Ulysses F. Jeager
Trooper John Stone
Trooper James Young
Trooper Troy Phillips
Trooper William York
Trooper George H. Stevens
Trooper Charles Canedy
Trooper George Patton
Trooper Richard Paddock
Trooper Mike Stevens
Trooper Samuel Granger
Trooper Nick Nolan

Company Strength: 15



B Co. Roster
1st Lieutenant Thomas Fairfax
Company Quartermaster Sergeant Edric Murray
Sergeant George B. McClellan
Sergeant John W. Savage
Trooper Sam Starr
Trooper John Pershing
Trooper George platt
Trooper Norbert
Trooper John McMillan
Trooper Greg Hornville
Trooper Shadow
Trooper William
Trooper krieger
Trooper Fafnir
Trooper H. Smith
Trooper Charles
Trooper Michael Trenten
Trooper Harry Stamper

Company Strength 19


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Regimental Contact Information

http://mlpforums.com/public/style_extra/cprofile_icons/profile_steam.pngCpt. Richard Sharpe. (http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198028314200/)
http://mlpforums.com/public/style_extra/cprofile_icons/profile_steam.png1st Lt. Thomas Fairfax. (http://steamcommunity.com/id/RC-1262-Scorch/)
http://mlpforums.com/public/style_extra/cprofile_icons/profile_steam.pngSgt. George B. McClellan. (http://steamcommunity.com/id/321Michael123/)
http://mlpforums.com/public/style_extra/cprofile_icons/profile_steam.pngCompany Quartermaster Sergeant Edric Murray. (http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198039537386/)






Enlistment Application for 6th Cavalry

What is your steam name (Provide Link)?-
What is your age?(minimum 16)-
What is your previous regimental experience?-
Why do you want to join the 6th Cavalry?-
Who referred you to the 6th Cavalry?-
What will your historical name be?-
What country are you from?-

Sharpe
08-05-2016, 08:26 PM
Reserved

Sharpe
08-05-2016, 08:26 PM
Reserved*

Skitty
08-05-2016, 08:38 PM
Good luck :DDDDDDDDDD

Dark0wnt
08-05-2016, 09:06 PM
Finaly :cool:

Numitor
08-05-2016, 09:07 PM
Good luck, fellow Cavalrymen!

Edric_Murray
08-05-2016, 09:16 PM
And so it begins!

Sharpe
08-05-2016, 10:02 PM
What is your steam name (Provide Link)?- http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198028314200/
What is your age?(minimum 16)- 23
What is your previous regimental experience?- 1st Royal Green Jackets Colonel(NW), British Army General(NW), 27th NC Cavalry Major (N&S), Federal army Brigadier General (N&S) + like 7-8 other groups which were all 2nd tier
Why do you want to join the 6th Cavalry?- Cause im leading it, just doing this as an example for new cadets
Who referred you to the 6th Cavalry?- Cavalry has been my life since i stopped being a rifleman, the only thing better than a Rifleman or a Cavalryman is a Mounted Rifleman. I enjoy shooting, but have gotten pretty good with sword and lance.
What will your historical name be?- Richard Sharpe- cause im a lazy bastard and changed names too many times already.
What country are you from?- UK Origionally, but living in California

Sharpe
09-23-2016, 10:51 AM
6th Cavalry going strong atm, we have been playing Eternal Crusade for the moment, but once more developments come out we shall bring the full force of the 6th.



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Sharpe
09-23-2016, 10:54 AM
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8387/29738808726_bf032e3602_b.jpg

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this is our progress lately we also been having bi-weekly meetings to discuss progress for War of Rights and the company.

Grant97
09-24-2016, 06:07 PM
Hello! Good luck to all of you! ;)

Sharpe
10-11-2016, 02:17 PM
A & B Co. set up as Cavalry for USA under company tool.

Lurvy
10-11-2016, 05:57 PM
See you guys on Eternal Crusade all the time. If I ever switch over to this game I might check you out. I am okay at cavalry.

General Longstreet
10-17-2016, 03:45 AM
did u do a thing on the company tool

Sharpe
10-27-2016, 12:21 AM
did u do a thing on the company tool

yeah we made a company for 6th US Co. A & 6th US Co. B

Sharpe
12-18-2016, 06:43 AM
Just joined Christ's Brigade

Also found this picture helpful

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Furaxis
12-18-2016, 11:46 PM
Furaxis Reporting for duty

Dark0wnt
12-28-2016, 10:17 PM
Ranks need to be updated soon, there has been a few shifts in the overall structure and more people have joined.

Sharpe
12-30-2016, 07:44 AM
Ranks need to be updated soon, there has been a few shifts in the overall structure and more people have joined.

Good point bud, do me a favor and write up the corrections & ill add it in. Send it to me via message here or on Enjin. Good job though for catching that.

Lake
01-14-2017, 02:14 PM
We're still looking for men to fill our ranks, from both EU and NA timezones!

Sharpe
01-15-2017, 04:22 AM
Had a solid cav event tonight with some friends from Saxony helping us out.

http://images.akamai.steamusercontent.com/ugc/89344377316801765/83FC35A93C8A7987A58E811CB964FB8D6BA10318/

http://images.akamai.steamusercontent.com/ugc/89344377316802079/34F6CEAAC81F2EB725D68558C00DFBD3D18CC0E6/

Sharpe
09-05-2017, 08:38 AM
the 6th is quiet atm, until the release of Cavalry in this game, so dont expect much out of us for a year or 2

NicolasDavout
09-09-2017, 02:58 PM
Good Luck

Sharpe
12-05-2018, 04:15 AM
6th US Cavalry is officially active and recruiting for War of Rights. Finally decided to join the party now the game is released on steam.
Company A is filling out its roster.
Company B is currently a holding company for inactive members.

Sharpe
12-05-2018, 02:32 PM
Steam group up and running again
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/6thUSCavalry

[1st Cav] Shifty
12-05-2018, 07:10 PM
Good Luck!

Sharpe
12-05-2018, 09:45 PM
Nice to see another active Union cavalry group!



Thanks lads. US cavalry should stick together

Frank69
12-06-2018, 09:07 AM
Good Luck!

[6thUS] Lance15t
12-08-2018, 07:13 PM
We are still going strong. Looking for Active new players, experienced players, players who love immersion. Message me here or on steam. [6thUS] Cpl. Lance15T

Bl1zzt3r
02-20-2021, 06:08 PM
Yall still active?