5th Regiment, United States Colored Heavy Artillery

United States U.S. Military United States Colored Troops in the Civil War 5th Regiment, United States Colored Heavy Artillery

Brief History
Organized as 9th Louisiana Volunteers (African Descent) August 7, 1863-January 17, 1864. Designation changed to 1st Mississippi Heavy Artillery (African Descent). Designated 4th Heavy Artillery March 11, 1864, and 5th Heavy Artillery April 26, 1864. Chanaged to 5th U.S. Colored heavy artillery, April 26, 1864. Expedition from Vicksburg to Yazoo City November 23-December 4, 1864. Mustered out May 20, 1866.

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.