88th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry (New Organization)

United States U.S. Military United States Colored Troops in the Civil War 88th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry (New Organization)

Brief History
Organized at Memphis, Tennessee, February 20 - August 10, 1865. Attached to Post and Defences of Memphis, Tenn., District of West Tennessee, to July, 1865. 2nd Infantry Brigade, District of West Tennessee, to September, 1865. Dept. of Tennessee to December, 1865. Consolidated with 3rd United States Colored Heavy Artillery December, 16, 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
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.