Country USA Branch United States Army | Allegiance Colorado Type Infantry | |
Active February 1862 - October 1863 Engagements American Civil War
Battle of Valverde
Battle of Glorietta Pass
Battle of Albuquerque
Battle of Cabin Creek
Battle of Honey Springs | ||
The 2nd Colorado Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment during the American Civil War from the state of Colorado. On October 13, 1863 the 2nd Colorado Infantry was consolidated with the 3rd Colorado Infantry Regiment in order to create the 2nd Colorado Cavalry Regiment.
Prior to official formation
On August 29, 1861, James Hobart Ford was authorized by Governor William Gilpin to organize volunteers as a company of infantry. Theodore H. Dodd was appointed command of a second company of volunteers by Governor Gilpin on August 30. Both companies were raised and initially drilled in Cañon City, but by mid-December both companies had marched to Fort Garland in the San Luis Valley.
References
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