1st West Virginia Infantry Regiment
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Not to be confused with 1st West Virginia Veteran Infantry Regiment or 1st Virginia Infantry Regiment (Confederate).
The 1st West Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry unit that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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1st West Virginia Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | May 10, 1861–August 27, 1861 October 30, 1861–October 10, 1864 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Engagements | Battle of Philippi Battle of Rich Mountain First Battle of Kernstown Battle of Port Republic Battle of Cedar Mountain Battle of Rappahanock Battle of Thoroughfare Gap Battle of Second Bull Run Second Battle of Kernstown Battle of Cedar Creek |
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During its period of service, the regiment was known as the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, but often referred to with, "Union," "Loyal" or "West" in front to distinguish it from Confederate Army regiments. It was the first regiment mustered into service on southern soil after Lincoln's call for 75,000 troops. It was formed three days before the Wheeling Convention, which was assembled to decide western Virginia's response if Virginia seceded from the Union.[1][2][3]