4th Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery

United States  U.S. Military   Massachusetts   Massachusetts Military   Massachusetts in the Civil War 4th Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery

Brief History
The 4th Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery was organized November l2, 1864, by consolidation of the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th Unattached Companies Heavy Artillery. It was organized August, 1864, for one year's service.. Mustered out June 17, 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.