12th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment
| 12th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | October 18, 1862 to July 29, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Fredericksburg Mud March |
12th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment raised during the US Civil War saw service between Oct 1862 and Jul 1863.
History
The 12th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment was organized at
Washington, D. C.
, October 21. Attached to 1st Brigade, Casey's Division, Military District of Washington, to December, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 9th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to April, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Dept. Ohio, to May, 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 23rd Army Corps, Dept. Ohio, to July, 1863.
Service
Camped at Arlington Heights and at Fairfax Seminary, Va., Defences of Washington, D. C., until December 1, 1862. Marched to
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 15–19. Moved to Providence
July 19–22. Finally mustered out July 29, 1863.
Losses
Regiment lost during service 1 Officer and 11 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 45 Enlisted men by disease. Total 59.
References
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