| 1st Louisiana Regiment Heavy Artillery (African Descent) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1861–1867 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | Union Army, American Civil War |
| Type | Heavy artillery |
| Garrison/HQ | New Orleans, Louisiana |
The 1st Louisiana Regiment Heavy Artillery (African Descent) 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.
Corps de Afrique[]
The designation was changed to 1st Corps de Afrique Heavy Artillery in November 1863.
United States Colored Troops[]
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[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dyer, Frederick Henry (1908). Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories. New York: T. Yoseloff. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A2001.05.0146%3Achapter%3D16%3Aregiment%3DLA1HvArtillery.
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