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Maryland 13th Infantry Regiment


Historical Notes HISTORICAL NOTES:
The 13th Maryland Infantry was organized March 1, 1865, and was designated 13th Regiment Infantry April 8, 1865, for 2 months service on May 29, 1865, due to the end of the war. It was organized in Frederick, Maryland, and was composed of men from Maryland and veterans from the 1st Maryland Infantry, Potomac Home Brigade.

During the regiment's short time in existence seven soldiers died and forty-five soldiers deserted. Officers OFFICERS:
  • Colonel Rodger E. Cook.
    • Assignments ASSIGNMENTS:
  • Stationed at Martinsburg, West Virginia to protect the section of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad that stretched between Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
    • ROSTERS:
    The roster of this unit contains the names of 2994 men.

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