16th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
| 16th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
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Flag of West Virginia | |
| Active | August 1862 to June 10, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | None |
The 16th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment
that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The 16th West Virginia was organized at Washington, D.C. between August and September 1862. It spent its entire service in the defenses of Washington, D.C.
The regiment was mustered out on June 10, 1863.
Casualties
The 16th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment suffered 7 enlisted men dead from disease for a total of 7 fatalities.
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