1st Nevada Infantry Battalion
Military unit
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The 1st Nevada Infantry Battalion was an infantry unit raised for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 1st Nevada Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 24 December 1864 – 23 December 1865 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | infantry |
| Engagements | |
Authorization was given to raise a full regiment. Charles A. Sumner was commissioned a colonel[1] with A. W. Briggs as lieutenant colonel and John G. Paul as major. The unit, however, never reached full regimental strength, and these officers were not mustered into service.[2] Three companies were organized at Fort Churchill, Nevada Territory, beginning in 1863.[3]
Organization
| Company | Captain | Enlisted Strength | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company A | M. R. Hassett (18 Jan 1865 resigned) William Wallace | 119 | On duty at Fort Churchill. Involved in expedition to Mud Lake in 1865. |
| Company B | George A. Thurston | 126 | On duty at Fort Churchill until July 28, 1864. Transferred to Fort Ruby. Involved in a skirmish at Austin. |
| Company C | John G. Kelly | 124 | On duty at Fort Churchill until Dec 7, 1864. Transferred to Camp Independence, CA. |