Michigan Sharpshooter Units of the American Civil War
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Michigan Sharpshooter Units of the American Civil War
The State of Michigan raised a number of battalion and company-sized specialist sharpshooter units in addition to the 1st Regiment Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters.
[edit] Hall's Independent Battalion Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters
Hall's Battalion was organized at Marshall, Michigan between August 27 and November 2, 1864. The battalion was attached to the 16th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was amalgamated with it on April 10, 1865.
[edit] Brady's Independent Company Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters
Brady's Company was organized at Detroit, Michigan on February 3, 1862. The company was attached to the 16th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
[edit] Dygert's Independent Company Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters
Brady's Company was organized in February 1862. The company was attached to the 16th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
[edit] Jardine's Independent Company Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters
Jardine's Company was organized at Saginaw, Michigan on May 3, 1864. The company was attached to the 16th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
[edit] United States Sharpshooters
Companies "C", "I", and "K" of the 1st United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment as well as Company "B" of the 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment were raised in Michigan.
