Connecticut 26th Infantry Regiment

Historical Notes:
The 26th Connecticut Infantry Regiment was organized at Norwich, Connecticut, on November 10, 1862. The regiment left Connecticut for eastern New York November 12, then sailed for Ship Island and New Orleans, Louisiana, November 29, arriving there December 16.

The 26th Connecticut Infantry mustered out of service August 17, 1863.

The regiment lost a total of 145 men during service; 4 officers and 51 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 1 officer and 89 enlisted men died of disease. Officers:

Colonel Thomas G. Kingsley - Wounded May 27, 1863 during the first assault at Port Hudson.

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Selden - commanded during the siege of Port Hudson

Assigments:

Attached to Sherman's Division, Department of the Gulf, to January 1863.

1st Brigade, 2nd Division, XIX Corps, Department of the Gulf, to August 1863.

Service:
Duty at Camp Parapet until May 1863. Moved to Springfield Landing May 20. Siege of Port Hudson May 24-July 9. Assaults on Port Hudson May 27 and June 14. Surrender of Port Hudson July 9. ROSTERS:

The roster of this regiment contains the names of 958 men.

Company A

Company B

Company C was largely formed by men from New London County.

Company D

Company E was largely formed by men from New London County.

Company F was largely formed by men from New London County.

Company G

Company H was largely formed by men from New London County.

Company I was largely formed by men from New London County.

Company K was largely formed by men from New London County.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

REFERENCES:
Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion

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Historical Sketch & Roster of the Connecticut 26th Infantry Regiment
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