1st Battalion, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery

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Brief History
The 1st Battalion, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery was organized April, 1865, from 1st, 2nd and 4th Unattached Companies Heavy Artillery,and mustered out May 25, 1864. Expiration of term.

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.