On May 23, 1863, the regiment was converted to a mounted infantry by Brigadier General William W. Averell.

The regiment was immediately sent to a camp for instruction and supplied.

After its training, it usually fought as part of a brigade commanded by Averell.

On January 26, 1864, it was converted to the 5th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.

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