2nd District of Columbia Infantry Battalion

2nd District of Columbia Infantry Battalion
Active April–July, 1861
Country United States
Allegiance Union
Branch Infantry
Size Battalion
Engagements American Civil War
Disbanded July, 1861

The 2nd 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.

Service

The regiment 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 10th) and reaching Great Falls on July 7th. They were then mustered out during July, 1861.[1]

References

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

Bibliography

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