8th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
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8th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
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Flag of West Virginia |
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Active | November, 1861 to January 26, 1864 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of Second Bull Run |
The 8th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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The 8th West Virginia was organzed at [Buffalo, West Virginia]], in western Virginia in November, 1861.
The regiment was converted to the 7th West Viginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment on January 26, 1864.