54th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Colored)

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Brief History
The 54th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Colored) Organized at Readville, Mustered in March 30 - May 13, 1863. Mustered out at Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, August 20, 1865. Discharged at Boston, Massachusetts, September 1, 1865.

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
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 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.