79th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry (Old Organization)

United States U.S. Military United States Colored Troops in the Civil War 79th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry (Old Organization)

Brief History
Organized August 31, 1863, as 7th Corps de Afrique Infantry. April 4, 1864, Attached to 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Corps de Afrique, Dept. of the Gulf, to June, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Corps de Afrique, Dept. of the Gulf, to July, 1864. Consolidation of the 79th and 83rd was ordered, but not completed. A new 79th United States Colored Troops ordered organized by consolidation of 80th and 83rd United States Colored Troops at New Orleans, Louisiana. Broken up July 28, 1864, not completed.

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.