| 7th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Active | September 1861 to August 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Olustee Siege of Fort Pulaski Battle of James Island Battery Wagner Battle of Drewry's Bluff Siege of Petersburg Battle of Chaffin's Farm Second Battle of Fort Fisher |
The 7th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Because it was in the same brigade as the 7th New Hampshire Volunteer Regiment, both regiments were often jointly called the '77th New England'.
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The regiment was organized at New Haven, Connecticut on September 13, 1861. It mustered out on July 20, 1865, and discharged at New Haven, Connecticut on August 11, 1865.[1][2]
In October and November of 1863, the regiment's status changed. It was equipped as a "boat infantry" for the specific purpose of leading an amphibious night assault on Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Although the 7th trained at Folly Island, South Carolina, the project was ultimately ended because it was deemed impractical.[3]
The Regiment, which numbered 1000 men, lost during service 11 Officers and 157 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 192 Enlisted men by disease. Total 364.