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Leavenworth Militia (African Descent)

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Country
  
United States

Branch
  
Infantry

Allegiance
  
Union

Active
  
October 9, 1864 to October 29, 1864

The Leavenworth Militia (African Descent) was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. As was customary at the time, the unit was actually named Leavenworth Colored Militia Infantry, and referred to at least once at the 2nd Kansas Colored Militia.

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Service

The Leavenworth Militia (African Descent) was called into service on October 9, 1864. It was disbanded on October 29, 1864.

Detailed service

The unit was called into service to defend Kansas against Major General Sterling Price's raid. It was on duty at Fort Leavenworth.

Commanders

  • Captain James L. Rafferty
  • Captain Richard J. Hinton
  • References

    Leavenworth Militia (African Descent) Wikipedia