3rd_District_of_Columbia_Infantry_Battalion

3rd District of Columbia Infantry Battalion

3rd District of Columbia Infantry Battalion

Military unit

The 3rd District of Columbia Infantry Battalion was an infantry battalion that served in the Union Army between April and July, 1861, during the American Civil War.

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Service

The battalion was organized at Washington, D.C. Its purpose, until June, was the defence of Washington. In June, the regiment formed part of an expedition to Rockville, Maryland, passing through Seneca Mills (on June 10) and reaching Great Falls on July 7. They were then mustered out during July, 1861.[1]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Dyer (1959), Volume 3. p. 1,019.

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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