PFC Bullins, Christopher
Charlie Troop, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment
5 May 2016
Abstract
The 8th Cavalry has a history that spans from when settlers were still pushing west, on till the present day. Nearly over 140 years with multiple wars and conflicts have forged the history of the 8th Cavalry Regiment. The linage can be traced back to the date of 28th of July, 1866, when settlers were expanding westward and the cavalry was assigned to protect them and combat hostile Indians. The regiment have been involved in and fought honorably in the Indian Wars, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since the year 1886 ninety-nine soldiers have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
The History of 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment
The history of the 8th Regiment
The history of the regiment is a great story to be told. History full of heroes and conflicts. The 8th cavalry regiment can find its birthplace in the San Francisco Bay, California on the 28th of July, 1866. Over 140 years the regiment has been involved in many battles including the Indian Wars, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The Indian Wars The 8th Cavalry Regiment was first tested in action during in the American Western frontier during the Indian Wars. It took part in many campaigns against the mighty Comanche and Apache warriors. During this time the regiment won its first streamers in the state of Arizona. Within the first three years the regiment was involved in countless battles and eight men of the regiment was awarded the Medal of Honor. By end of the Indian Wars a total of 91 men would go on to earn the Medal of Honor. During this time period of its history, the regiment went on to serve in Oregon, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Texas. During the period of the years 1905 to 1916 the 8th Regiment went on to patriciate in an