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For more information on the history of the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | For more information on the history of the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | ||
* | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/72nd_Pennsylvania_Infantry 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry] at Wikipedia | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf4.htm#72nd 72nd Regiment Infantry (Fire Zouave Regiment)] at The Civil War Archive | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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 men were killed or wounded. | 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 men were killed or wounded. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/72nd/72ndofficers.html Roster] | Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/72nd/72ndofficers.html Roster] | ||
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Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/72nd/72ndunassigned.html Roster] | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/72nd/72ndunassigned.html Roster] | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,805 men on its roster for this unit | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,805 men on its roster for this unit. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/72nd/72ndorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew1.html roster] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew1.html references].<br> | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/72nd/72ndorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew1.html roster] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew1.html references].<br> | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||