United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 79th (1862-1865)
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United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 79th (1862-1865)
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The 79th United States Colored Infantry was an all-black infantry regiment which fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. "... in August, 1862, recruiting for a colored regiment was commenced in Kansas, and over 600 men were soon mustered in. The regiment, however, was not mustered into the United States service until January 13, 1863. It was then designated the First Kansas Colored Volunteers, but its name was changed, in December, 1864, to the 79th United States Colored Infantry."
They fought at the Battle of Fort Smith.
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The 79th United States Colored Infantry was involved in the Battle of Forth Smith.