1st Regiment, Delaware Infantry (Union)

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Brief History

Was organized at Wilmington, Delaware, September 10 to October 19, 1861 and mustered out July 12, 1865.

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.

• Company A - Organized in Wilmington, New Castle, County
• Company B - Organized in Wilmington, New Castle, County
• Company C - Organized in Wilmington, New Castle, County
• Company D - Organized in Camden, Kent County
• Company E
• Company F
• Company G - Organized in Georgetown, Sussex County
• Company H - Organized in Dover, Kent County
• Company I
• Company K