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1st Regiment, Connecticut Heavy Artillery (view source)
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=== Companies in this Regiment === | === Companies in this Regiment === | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 5250 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UCT0001RAH Roster]. | |||
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many were killed or wounded. Some companies also have histories recorded. This regiment was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut, but the companies were credited to towns and counties as follows: | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many were killed or wounded. Some companies also have histories recorded. This regiment was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut, but the companies were credited to towns and counties as follows: | ||