5th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Colored)
| 5th South Carolina Infantry Regiment (African Descent) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1863–1864 |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
The 5th South Carolina Infantry Regiment (African Descent) was a infantry regiment of African descent from South Carolina that failed to complete its organization to serve in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The enlisted men were transferred to the 3rd Regiment South Carolina Volunteer Infantry (African Descent) and the 4th Regiment South Carolina Volunteer Infantry (African Descent).[1]
References
- ^ Dyer (1959), Volume 3. p. 1,636.
Bibliography
- Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher. LCCN 59-12963.