Country United States Branch Infantry | Allegiance Union Engagements None | |
Active October 1, 1862 to May 31, 1865 | ||
The Independent Battalion West Virginia Infantry was an infantry battalion that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The Independent Battalion was organized at Wheeling in western Virginia between October 1, 1862 and January 9, 1863. The battalion remained in garrison in Wheeling during its entire service.
Company "B" of the battalion was mustered out on April 23, 1864. Company "A" of the battalion was mustered out on May 31, 1865.
References
Independent Battalion West Virginia Infantry Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA