1st United States Colored Infantry Regiment
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The 1st United States Colored Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was composed of African American enlisted men commanded by white officers and was authorized by the Bureau of Colored Troops which was created by the United States War Department on May 22, 1863.
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1st United States Colored Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | May 19, 1863 – September 29, 1865 |
Disbanded | September 29, 1865 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Size | Regiment |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Commanders | |
Colonel | John H. Holman |
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