Finally Stuart had to lead his regiment into the fields.

In 1780 he led his regiment to West Point where it formed part of the garrison.

He was shot from his horse while leading his regiment.

Wild led his new regiment into combat during the Maryland Campaign.

He led his regiment in the French invasion of Russia.

In this capacity, he led his regiment in all the major campaigns from 1805 to 1807.

During the battle, he was seriously wounded but returned to the field and continued to lead his regiment until being struck a second time.

He led his regiment in the Sullivan Expedition of 1779.

He continued to lead his regiment during the first phase of the Atlanta Campaign in 1864.

Later that year he led his regiment in action at Springfield.