11th United States Colored Infantry Regiment (New)
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This article is about the regiment raised in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. For the regiment raised in Arkansas, see 11th United States Colored Infantry (Old).
The 1st Regiment Alabama Siege Artillery (African Descent) was an artillery regiment recruited from African-Americans that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was renamed the 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery. Under the leadership of Major Lionel Booth, the regiment fought at the Battle of Fort Pillow on April 12, 1864. The regiment then became the 7th US Colored Heavy Artillery, and later the 11th United States Colored Infantry.
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1st Regiment Alabama Siege Artillery (African Descent) 6th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery 7th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery 11th United States Colored Infantry | |
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Active | June 20, 1863–March 11, 1864 |
Disbanded | March 11, 1864 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Union Army |
Type | Artillery |
Size | Regiment |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Col. Bernard G. Farrar Jr. |
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