8th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
| 8th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
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Flag of West Virginia | |
| Active | November, 1861 to January 26, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Second Bull Run |
The 8th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The 8th West Virginia was organized at Buffalo, West Virginia, in western Virginia in November, 1861.
The regiment was converted to the 7th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment on January 26, 1864.
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