17th Regiment, Vermont Infantry

United States U.S. Military Vermont Vermont Military Vermont in the Civil War 17th Regiment, Vermont Infantry

Brief History

The 17th Regiment, Vermont Infantry was organized and mustered in: Companies "A" January 5, 1864; "B," "C" and "D" March, 1864; "E," "F" and "G" April 12, 1864. The regiment mustered out July 14, 1865^[1].

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. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Other Sources

References

↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 14 January 2011).

[1] National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 14 January 2011).

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