7th Louisiana Regiment Infantry (African Descent) explained
The 7th Louisiana Regiment Infantry (African Descent) was a regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment served in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas and mustered out March 13, 1866.[1]
Service in the District of Vicksburg
The regiment was first organized and on duty in New Orleans, Louisiana for 60 days from July 10 to August 6, 1863.[2] The regiment was organized once more at Memphis, Tennessee, Holly Springs, Mississippi and Island No.10, in December 1863[3] and was on post duty at Vicksburg until March 1864. The unit was involved in a skirmish at Vidalia, Louisiana on February 7, 1864.[4]
64th Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops
The designation of the unit was changed to the 64th Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops on March 11, 1864.[5] [6]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Union Regimental Histories: United States Colored Troops Infantry . 2008-08-18 . The Civil War Archive . https://web.archive.org/web/20080731193211/http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/uncolinf3.htm. 31 July 2008 . live.
- Book: Dyer, Frederick Henry . Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories . T. Yoseloff . 1908 . New York .
- Book: Dyer, Frederick Henry . Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories . T. Yoseloff . 1908 . New York .
- Book: United States. War Dept. . The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. ; Series 1 - Volume 34 (Part I) . Govt. Print. Off. . 1891 . Washington . 129 .
- Book: United Nations Library . Bibliography Of State Participation In The Civil War, 1861-1866 . Martino Publishing . 2006 . 1-57898-519-6 .
- Book: Dyer, Frederick Henry . Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories . T. Yoseloff . 1908 . New York .
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