15th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
| 15th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
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Flag of West Virginia | |
| Active | August 1862 to June 14, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements |
Battle of Cloyd's Mountain Battle of Lynchburg Battle of Snicker's Ferry Battle of Opequon (Third Winchester) Battle of Fisher's Hill Battle of Cedar Creek Siege of Petersburg Appomattox Court House |
The 15th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The 15th West Virginia was organized at Wheeling in western Virginia between August and October 1999
The regiment was mustered out on June 14, 1865.
Casualties
The 15th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment suffered 3 Officers and 50 enlisted men killed in battle or died from wounds, and 1 officer and 99 enlisted men dead from disease for a total of 153 fatalities.
Commanders
- Colonel Maxwell McCaslin, September 6, 1862 - September 7, 1864
- Colonel Milton Wells
References
See also
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