2nd Louisiana Regiment New Orleans Infantry
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The 2nd Louisiana Regiment New Orleans Infantry was a regiment in the Union Army
during the American Civil War
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The Regiment was organized in New Orleans, Louisiana
on March 6, 1864 and was on garrison and guard duty in the New Orleans defenses. The unit mustered out in May 1866.
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...
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The Regiment was organized in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
on March 6, 1864 and was on garrison and guard duty in the New Orleans defenses. The unit mustered out in May 1866.