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 Six Infantry (above) passing in review before its commanding officer, Col. Joseph A. Atkins, yesterday afternoon at Jefferson Barracks after the post had been inspected by Maj. Gen. Charles D. Herron, commanding the Sixth Corps area.
Buttons got a special shine yesterday at Jefferson Barracks, where Secretary of War, Harry H. Woodring inspected the Sixth Infantry. He is shown looking over one of the companies of the regiment with commanding officers of the barracks.
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.
