11th Louisiana Regiment Infantry (African Descent)
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The 11th Louisiana Infantry (African descent) was a regiment
in the Union Army
during the American Civil War
.
on June 7. Along with the Mississippi 1st and 3rd and the Louisiana 8th
, 9th
, 10th
and 12th
Regiment Infantry (African Descent) they were attached to the African Brigade, District of Northeast Louisiana, until July, 1863. They were posted at Goodrich's Landing
until January, 1864 and at Vicksburg, Mississippi
between January and March, 1864. An expedition to Waterproof, Louisiana
was undertaken from January to February 1864.
and mustered out March 27, 1866.
Regiment
A regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
in the Union Army
Union Army
The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
.
Vicksburg Campaign
The unit was organized at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana on May 23 of 1863 and fought in the Battle of Milliken's BendBattle of Milliken's Bend
The Battle of Milliken's Bend, fought June 7, 1863, was part of the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. Confederate Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton and his army were besieged in Vicksburg, Mississippi, by Union commander Maj. Gen. Ulysses S...
on June 7. Along with the Mississippi 1st and 3rd and the Louisiana 8th
8th Louisiana Regiment Infantry (African Descent)
The 8th Louisiana Regiment Infantry was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was composed primarily of freed or escaped slaves from Louisiana's plantations and was commanded by white officers....
, 9th
9th Louisiana Regiment Infantry (African Descent)
The 9th Louisiana Infantry was a regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-63rd United States Colored Regiment Infantry:...
, 10th
10th Louisiana Regiment Infantry (African Descent)
The 10th Louisiana Infantry was a regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was composed primarily of freed or escaped slaves from Louisiana's plantations and was commanded by white officers.-Vicksburg Campaign:...
and 12th
12th Louisiana Regiment Infantry (African Descent)
The 12th Louisiana Regiment Infantry was a regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-African Brigade:The regiment was organized between May and July 1863 and was attached to the African Brigade in the Northeast Louisiana District until July 1863. The unit was at posted at...
Regiment Infantry (African Descent) they were attached to the African Brigade, District of Northeast Louisiana, until July, 1863. They were posted at Goodrich's Landing
Battle of Goodrich's Landing
The Battle of Goodrich's Landing was fought on June 29 and June 30, 1863, between Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. The Confederates attacked several Union black regiments that were protecting several captured plantations...
until January, 1864 and at Vicksburg, Mississippi
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Vicksburg is a city in Warren County, Mississippi, United States. It is the only city in Warren County. It is located northwest of New Orleans on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, and due west of Jackson, the state capital. In 1900, 14,834 people lived in Vicksburg; in 1910, 20,814; in 1920,...
between January and March, 1864. An expedition to Waterproof, Louisiana
Waterproof, Louisiana
Waterproof is a town in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 834 as of 2000 census. Waterproof is approximately seventeen miles north of Ferriday, one of the two principal communities of Concordia Parish...
was undertaken from January to February 1864.
49th United States Colored Regiment Infantry
The designation of the regiment was changed to the 49th Regiment Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops on March 11, 1864. The regiment served on garrison duty at Vicksburg, MississippiVicksburg, Mississippi
Vicksburg is a city in Warren County, Mississippi, United States. It is the only city in Warren County. It is located northwest of New Orleans on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, and due west of Jackson, the state capital. In 1900, 14,834 people lived in Vicksburg; in 1910, 20,814; in 1920,...
and mustered out March 27, 1866.