1st Alabama Infantry Regiment (Colored)
| 1st Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regiment (African Descent) | |
|---|---|
| Active | May 21, 1863–March 11, 1864 |
| Country |
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| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Corinth, Mississippi |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Disbanded | March 11, 1864 |
The 1st Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regiment (African Descent) was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army between May 21, 1863, and March 11, 1864, during the American Civil War.
Service
The infantry regiment was organized at Corinth, Mississippi. It served garrison duty at Corinth, Mississippi and then Memphis, Tennessee, until March, 1864.
During this period of time it was attached to the 2nd Division, 16th Army Corp, Department of Tennessee, until November, 1863. After Corinth, Mississippi, they were with the 16th Army Corps, until January, 1864. On March 11, 1864, they were designated as the 55th United States Colored Infantry Regiment.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Dyer (1959), Volume 3 p. 997.
Bibliography
- Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Sagamore Press Inc. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher, New York, New York. LCCN 59-12963.
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