1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Month)
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| 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | May 10, 1861, to August 27, 1861 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Phillipi |
The 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. During its period of service, the regiment was known as the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
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[edit] Service
The first incarnation of the 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment (known as the 1st Virginia at the time) was mustered in for three month's service by companies in May 1861, assembling in Wheeling, Virginia by May 27, 1861.
The 3-months regiment mustered out of Federal service on August 27, 1861.
[edit] Casualties
The 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment suffered no fatalities during its enlistment.[1]
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[edit] See also
- West Virginia Units in the Civil war
- 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Year)
- 1st West Virginia Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment
- West Virginia in the Civil War
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