46th United States Colored Infantry Regiment
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The 46th United States Colored Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The unit was originally designated as the 1st Arkansas Infantry Regiment (African Descent). 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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46th United States Colored Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | August 11, 1864 – January 30, 1866 |
Disbanded | January 30, 1866 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Size | Regiment |
Nickname(s) | 1st Arkansas Infantry Regiment (African Descent) |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Commanders | |
Colonel | William F. Wood[2][3] |
Lt. Colonel | James W. Campbell[2] |
Major | George Burson[2] |
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