3rd Alabama Infantry Regiment (Colored)
| 3rd Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regiment (African Descent) | |
|---|---|
| Active | January 3, 1864–June 25, 1864 |
| Country |
 United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ |
Pulaski, Tennessee Athens, Tennessee |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Disbanded | June 25, 1864 |
The 3rd Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regiment (African Descent) was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army between January 3, 1864 and June 25, 1864, during the American Civil War.
Service
The infantry regiment was organized at Pulaski, Tennessee on January 3, 1864. Straight away it was placed on garrison duty at Pulaski and Athens, Tennessee. While they were on garrison duty they were attached to the Department of Tennessee. In the meantime, they acted as guard for railroads into Northern Alabama until June 25th, 1864. On June 25th, 1864, the regiment was designated the 111th U.S. Regiment Colored Troops.[1]
References
- ↑ Dyer (1959), Volume 3 p. 997.
Bibliography
- Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher. LCCN 59-12963.
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