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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. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | 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. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Field and staff officers - See Roster<br> | |||
Regimental Band - See Roster<br> | |||
Company A - Also known as "The Kelly Guards". Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster. History of this company.<br> | |||
Company B - Also known as "The Collier Guards". Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster. History of this company.<br> | |||
Company C - Also known as "The Hanna Guards". Many men were recruited in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See Roster. History of this company.<br> | |||
Company D - Also known as "The Pittsburgh Fire Zouaves". Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster. History of this company.<br> | |||
Company E - Also known as "The Etna Infantry". Many men were recruited in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See Roster. History of this company.<br> | |||
Company F - Also known as "The Kelly Guards". Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster. History of this company.<br> | |||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,397 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0063RI Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,397 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0063RI Roster]. | ||