Independent Battalion West Virginia Infantry

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Independent Battalion West Virginia Infantry

Flag of West Virginia
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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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.

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