27th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry

Connecticut in the Civil War

Brief History
The 27th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry was organized at New Haven, Connecticut and was mustered in October, 1862. This regiment ws mustered out at New Haven, July 27, 1863.

For more information about the 27th Regiment Infantry and its history, see:


 * Regimental History - The Twenty-Seventh, by Winthrop D. Sheldon - Online Book

Companies in this Regiment
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. This regiment was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut, but the majority of men in each unit resided in New Haven County.

Company A

Company B

Company C

Company D -


 * For more information about Company D and its history, see:

The 27th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Company "D" - This website includes a history, roster and photographs of veterans.

Company E

Company F

Company G

Company H

Company I

Company K

Company Rosters

 * Catalogue of Connecticut volunteer organizations, with additional enlistments and casualties to July 1, 1864. Compiled From Records in the Adjutant General's Office and Published by Order of the Legislature, by Horace J. Morse - Adjutant General - Online Book. Or FHL Collection on FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082886 (9 fiche) or FHL US/CAN Book 974.6 M2a.


 * Catalogue of Connecticut volunteer organizations: (infantry, cavalry, and artillery,) in the service of the United States, 1861-1865, with additional enlistments, casualties, &amp;c., &amp;c., and brief summaries, showing the operations and service of the several regiments and batteries (1869) by Connecticut. Adjutant-General's Office; Ingersoll, Colin M. (Colin Macrae), 1819-1904 - Online Book. Or FHL Collection FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082887 (10 fiche) or FHL US/CAN Film 1033670 Item 1.

Source Material

 * The Civil War in the East - Timeline of the 27th Connecticut Infantry Regiment