71st United States Colored Infantry Regiment
71st United States Colored Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | 3 Mar 1864 - 8 Nov 1864 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Commanders | |
Colonel of the regiment | Willard C Earle |
The 71st United States Colored Infantry Regiment was one of 170 United States Colored Troops (USCT) regiments raised by the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service[]
Between 3 Mar and 13 Aug 1864, the 71st was organized in and Natchez, MS, and at Alexandria, LA. It was attached to the District of Natchez, part of the District of Vicksburg, and was posted for the defenses of Natchez. They were disbanded on 8 Nov 1864, when it was consolidated with the .[1]
Engagements[]
The 71st was involved in skirmishes during an expedition to between 19-22 Sept 1864.
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References[]
- Sutherland, Jonathan. (2004). African Americans at War: An Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 1-57607-746-2.
- U.S. (1892). The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.
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- United States Colored Troops Civil War units and formations
- Military units and formations established in 1864
- 1864 establishments in the United States
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1864
- American Civil War unit and formation stubs