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3rd District of Columbia Infantry Battalion

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3rd District of Columbia Infantry Battalion
ActiveApril–July, 1861
DisbandedJuly, 1861
Country United States
AllegianceUnion
BranchInfantry
SizeBattalion
EngagementsAmerican Civil War

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.

Service

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The battalion was organized at Washington, D.C. Its purpose, until June, was the defence of Washington. During this period the regiment was attached to the Department of Washington under the command of Joseph K. Mansfield.[1] 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.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "3rd Battalion, District of Columbia Infantry", Battle Unit Details-The Civil War (U.S National Park Service).
  2. ^ Dyer (1959), Volume 3. p. 1,019.

Bibliography

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  • Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher. LCCN 59-12963.