16th West Virginia Infantry Regiment
| 16th West Virginia Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
![]() Flag of West Virginia | |
| Active | August 1862 to June 10, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Role | Serving in the defenses of Washington D.C. |
| Engagements | None |
The 16th West Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The 16th West Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized at Washington, D.C. between August and September 1862. It spent its entire service in the defenses of Washington, D.C., and was mustered out on June 10, 1863.[1][2]
Casualties
The 16th West Virginia Infantry Regiment suffered 7 enlisted men dead from disease for a total of 7 fatalities.[3]
Notable Commanders
References
- ↑ "16th West Virginia Infantry Regiment". The Civil War in the East. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- 1 2 3 4 "16th West Virginia Infantry – West Virginia in the Civil War". Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Union - West Virginia Infantry (Part 2)".
