Congress, after the Black Hawk War, ordered a regiment of "dragoons" added to the military establishment. Accordingly, the First Cavalry, which won undying fame in the West, was established at the Barracks in 1833. Cavalry units expanded with the frontier and it was 1878 before "horse troops" returned to the Barracks. Photo shows cavalry stables there in the 1890s.
The Colors pass in review in the Army Day parade held yesterday afternoon by the Sixth Infantry at Jefferson Barracks. Reviewing officers and a group of spectators are shown at the back. The observance was sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter, Military Order of the World War.
The General inspects Company H, machine gun company of the Sixth Infantry. The three officers moving forward at the left are Gen. J. A. Summersett, Col. Joseph A. Adkins and Lieut. Kelly of Company H.
