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What was colonel Custer's regiment?

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7th Cavalry Regiment

Upon graduating, Lt. Custer was assigned to the 2nd US Cavalry.

Just prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, he was promoted to General at the age of 23 and placed in command of a Brigade of Michigan Cavalry.

During the Indian Wars and at Battle of Little Big Horn, he commanded the 7 U.S. Cavalry.

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