Independent Battalion West Virginia Infantry
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Independent Battalion West Virginia Infantry | |
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Flag of West Virginia |
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Active | October 1, 1862 to May 31, 1865 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Battles/wars | None |
The Independent Battalion West Virginia Infantry was an infantry battalion that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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[edit] Service
The Independent Battalion was organzed at Wheeling in western Virginia between October 1, 1862 andJanuary 9, 1863. The battalion remained in garrison in Wheeling during it's entire service.
Company "B" of the battalion was mustered out on April 23, 1864. Company "A" of the battalion was mustered out on May 31, 1865.