10th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Regiment
| 1st Louisiana Regiment Heavy Artillery (African Descent) 1st Corps d'Afrique Heavy Artillery 10th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1862–1867 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Heavy Artillery |
| Garrison/HQ | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
The 10th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Regiment was an artillery regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War that served in the New Orleans defenses.[1] The unit was organized in New Orleans in November 1862 as the 1st Louisiana Heavy Artillery Regiment (African Descent), and redesignated as the 1st Corps d'Afrique Heavy Artillery Regiment a year later. It briefly became the 7th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Regiment in April 1864, then assumed its final designation in May.
Corps d'Afrique
[edit]The designation was changed to 1st Corps d'Afrique Heavy Artillery in November 1863.
United States Colored Troops
[edit]The unit was designated the 7th Regiment Heavy Artillery on April 4, 1864, and 10th Regiment Heavy Artillery May 21, 1864.[1] Members mustered out on February 22, 1867.
See also
[edit]- 1st Louisiana Battery Light Artillery (African Descent)
- List of Louisiana Union Civil War units
- List of United States Colored Troops Civil War units
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dyer, Frederick Henry (1908). Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories. New York: T. Yoseloff.
External links
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