3rd Mo Cav Battalion was lead by David Todd Samuel who was born in Randolph Co., moved to Buchannan Co. and is buried in Columbia, Missouri...........It is different than 3rd Mo Cavalry Regiment. You'll need to study his record to see which is which.......3rd Mo Cav Bn. (dismounted) early in believe......not sure about 3rd Mo Cav Reg. hoped that helped or confused.........Neil Block