2nd West Virginia Infantry Regiment
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The 2nd West Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Many of its soldiers were actually from Pennsylvania. The regiment fought in Virginia and West Virginia. On May 23, 1863, the regiment was converted to a mounted infantry by Brigadier General William W. Averell. The regiment was immediately sent to a camp for instruction and supplied. After its training, it usually fought as part of a brigade commanded by Averell. On January 26, 1864, it was converted to the 5th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.
2nd West Virginia Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | May 21, 1861, to January 26, 1864 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Engagements | American Civil War 1861: Battle of Cheat Mountain |
Commanders | |
Colonel | George R. Latham |
Lt. Colonel | Alexander Scott |