Leavenworth State Guard

Leavenworth State Guard
Active October 9, 1864 to October 29, 1864
Country United States
Allegiance Union
Branch Infantry

The Leavenworth State Guard was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. As was customary at the time, the unit was actually named Leavenworth Colored Militia Infantry.

Service

The Leavenworth State Guard was called into service on October 9, 1864. It was disbanded on October 29, 1864.

Detailed service

The unit was called into service to defend Kansas against Major General Sterling Price's raid. It was on duty at Fort Leavenworth.

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