7th Louisiana Colored Infantry Regiment
Military unit
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The 7th Louisiana Regiment Infantry (African Descent) was a regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment served in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas and mustered out March 13, 1866.[1]
| 7th Louisiana Regiment Infantry (African Descent) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1863–1864 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance |  USA |
| Branch | Union Army, American Civil War |
| Type | Infantry |
Service in the District of Vicksburg
The regiment was first organized and on duty in New Orleans, Louisiana for 60 days from July 10 to August 6, 1863.[2] The regiment was organized once more at Memphis, Tennessee, Holly Springs, Mississippi and Island No.10, in December 1863[3] and was on post duty at Vicksburg until March 1864. The unit was involved in a skirmish at Vidalia, Louisiana on February 7, 1864.[4]
64th Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops
See also
- List of Louisiana Union Civil War units
- Caesar Antoine - Captain of Company I
