Active 1862–1867 Garrison/HQ New Orleans, Louisiana | Type Heavy artillery | |
Country United States of America Branch Union Army, American Civil War | ||
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. The unit was organized in New Orleans in November 1862.
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Corps d'Afrique
The designation was changed to 1st Corps d'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. Members mustered out on February 22, 1867.
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