Leavenworth State Guard Explained

Unit Name:Leavenworth State Guard
Dates:October 9, 1864  - October 29, 1864
Country:United States
Allegiance:Union
Branch:Infantry

The Leavenworth State Guard was a militia infantry unit that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

History

The Leavenworth State Guard was called into service to defend Kansas against Maj. Gen. Sterling Price's raid on October 9, 1864, and was on duty at Fort Leavenworth. It was disbanded on October 29, 1864.

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