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5th District of Columbia Infantry Battalion

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5th District of Columbia Infantry Battalion
ActiveApril–July, 1861
DisbandedJuly, 1861
Country United States
AllegianceUnion
BranchInfantry
SizeBattalion
EngagementsAmerican Civil War

The 5th District of Columbia Infantry Battalion was an infantry battalion that served in the Union Army between April and July, 1861, during the American Civil War.

Service

The battalion was organized at Washington, D.C.. Its purpose, until June, was the defence of Washington. In June, the regiment formed part of an expedition to Rockville, Maryland, passing through Seneca Mills (on June 10th) and reaching Great Falls on July 7th. They were then mustered out during July, 1861.[1]

References

  1. ^ Dyer (1959), Volume 3. p. 1,019.

Bibliography

  • Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher, 1959. LCCN 59-12963.