Mustered August 21, 1861, into Company A, 1st Regiment, Michigan Cavalry (Union). Rank: Corporal.

The Regiment was organized at Detroit, Mich., from August 21 to September 6, 1861. Mustered in September 13, and left State for Washington, D. C., September 29, 1861. Attached to Cavalry Brigade, Army of the Potomac, to December 1861.

Battles, Skirmishes, and Engagements: Battle of Winchester, Battle of Cedar Mountain, Battle of Second Bull Run (August 1862).

Transferred, commissioned, and mustered on April 5, 1863, into Company C, 9th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry (Union). Enlistment Rank: 1st Lieutenant.

Battles, Skirmishes, and Engagements: Siege of Atlanta; Sherman’s March to the Sea; Battle of Bentonville; Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Concord, N. C., May to July 1865.

Mustered out from 9th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry (Union) on July 13, 1865, at Concord, North Carolina. Rank at Discharge: Captain.

Filed for Invalid Pension on July 14, 1880 (Application No. 812419).

Albert Hines