14th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
| 14th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
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Flag of West Virginia | |
| Active | August 25, 1862, to June 28, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements |
Battle of Cloyd's Mountain Battle of Opequon Battle of Cedar Creek |
The 14th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The 14th West Virginia was organized at Wheeling in western Virginia on August 25, 1862. Most of its men came from neighboring areas in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
The regiment was mustered out on June 28, 1865.
Casualties
The 14th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment suffered 7 officers and 81 enlisted men killed in battle or died from wounds, and 1 officer and 157 enlisted men dead from disease for a total of 170 fatalities.
Colonels
- Colonel Daniel D. Johnson
See also
References
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