United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 1st (1863-1865)
Administrative History
The 1st U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army was organized in Washington D. C. between May 19th and June 30th, 1863, during the American Civil War. The infantry fought in many battles between 1864 and 1865, including Petersburg, Richmond, Fort Fisher, Wilmington, Fair Oaks, and Bennett's House (now Bennett Place). The 1st U. S. Colored Troops were present when Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston and his army surrendered at Bennett Place. The 1st U. S. Colored Troops were mustered out on September 29, 1865.
External Source:
"United States Colored Troops 1st Regiment Infantry", National Park Service's Richmond National Battlefield Park (Virginia), https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/historyculture/1stusct.htm.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
1st U. S. Colored Troops Sworn Statement
This collection contains a sworn statement made by Captain Henry Van Winkle, commander of Company A, 1st U. S. Colored Troops (which is the 1st U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army) during the American Civil War. The document is also attested by three non-commissioned officers serving in his company and signed by a witness.