5th Regiment, Rhode Island Heavy Artillery

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Brief History
The 5th Regiment, Rhode Island Heavy Artillery was organized at New Berne, North Carolina, from 5th Rhode Island Infantry, May 27, 1863. Designation of Regiment changed to 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery July, 1863. Mustered out June 26, 1865. For more information see, "www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unriarty.htm".

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Other Sources
History of the Fifth Regiment of Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, during three years and a half of service in North Carolina, January 1862- June 1865 (1892); Burlingame, John K., comp. This book can be view online at [http://www.archive.org/details/historyoffifthre01unit www. archive.org ]and books.google.com or purchased on [http://cgi.ebay.com/History-5th-Regiment-Rhode-Island-Heavy-Artillery-RI-/320579397017 ebay.com. ]

Internet sites

civilwarintheeast.com - a refernce guide to America's Civil War

findagrave- Monument to Robert S. Brownell, Jr. and Kady McKenzie

henrytsisson.com- Henry Sisson appointed Colonel in command of 5th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, Nov. 5, 1862.