29th Connecticut Infantry
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29th Connecticut Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was composed of African American soldiers, primarily from Connecticut, and was one of the first official African American regiments in the United States Army. The 29th Connecticut Infantry was mustered into service on March 8, 1864, at Fairfield, Connecticut, and was trained at Camp Stanton in Maryland. The regiment was part of the XVIII Corps and saw action in several battles, including the Siege of Petersburg and the Appomattox Campaign.
● History
The 29th Connecticut Infantry was formed in response to the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, which allowed African Americans to serve in the Union Army. The regiment was recruited from Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, and was mustered into service on March 8, 1864, at Fairfield, Connecticut. The regiment was trained at Camp Stanton in Maryland, under the command of Colonel Thomas W. Chamberlain, and was equipped with Enfield rifles and Colt revolvers. The regiment was part of the XVIII Corps, which was commanded by Major General Edward O. C. Ord, and saw action in several battles, including the Battle of the Crater and the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
● Organization
The 29th Connecticut Infantry was organized into ten companies, each consisting of approximately 100 soldiers. The regiment was commanded by Colonel Thomas W. Chamberlain, who was assisted by Lieutenant Colonel Henry A. Allen and Major Charles H. Ward. The regiment was part of the XVIII Corps, which was composed of several other regiments, including the 1st Michigan Infantry and the 20th Massachusetts Infantry. The regiment was also supported by several other units, including the 2nd United States Artillery and the 1st New York Cavalry.
● Service
The 29th Connecticut Infantry saw action in several battles and campaigns, including the Siege of Petersburg and the Appomattox Campaign. The regiment was part of the XVIII Corps, which was commanded by Major General Edward O. C. Ord, and was involved in several skirmishes and battles, including the Battle of the Crater and the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. The regiment also participated in the Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road and the Battle of Fort Stedman, and was present at the Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. The regiment was mustered out of service on October 24, 1865, at Brownsville, Texas, and was disbanded on November 25, 1865.
● Commanders
The 29th Connecticut Infantry was commanded by several officers during its service, including Colonel Thomas W. Chamberlain, Lieutenant Colonel Henry A. Allen, and Major Charles H. Ward. The regiment was also supported by several other officers, including Captain James M. Walton and Lieutenant William H. Brown. The regiment was part of the XVIII Corps, which was commanded by Major General Edward O. C. Ord, and was also supported by several other commanders, including General Ulysses S. Grant and General William Tecumseh Sherman.
● Battles_and_campaigns
The 29th Connecticut Infantry saw action in several battles and campaigns, including the Siege of Petersburg, the Appomattox Campaign, and the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign. The regiment was part of the XVIII Corps, which was involved in several skirmishes and battles, including the Battle of the Crater, the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, and the Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road. The regiment also participated in the Battle of Fort Stedman and was present at the Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. The regiment was supported by several other units, including the 2nd United States Artillery and the 1st New York Cavalry, and was commanded by several officers, including General Ulysses S. Grant and General William Tecumseh Sherman.
● Legacy
The 29th Connecticut Infantry played an important role in the American Civil War and was one of the first official African American regiments in the United States Army. The regiment's service was recognized by several notable figures, including Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The regiment's legacy has been commemorated in several ways, including the creation of the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the dedication of the 29th Connecticut Infantry Regiment Memorial in Hartford, Connecticut. The regiment's story has also been told in several books and films, including Glory and The Civil War. The regiment's history is also preserved at the National Archives and Records Administration and the Library of Congress.