*4th Cavalry Pennsylvania Volunteers Colonel James H. Childs History admin May 6, 2017 4th Cavalry Pennsylvania Volunteers Colonel James H. Childs Colonel James Childs (standing) with his officers. Colonel Childs was killed September 17, 1862, during the Battle of Antietam. Post navigation Previous 3rd Regiment U.S. Colored Troop Company F Muster RollNext 3rd Regiment U.S. Colored Troop Company G Muster Roll