HISTORICAL NOTES:
The 3rd Rhode Island Infantry Regiment was organized at Providence, Rhode Island, in August 1861.
The regiment left Rhode Island for Fort Hamilton, New York Harbor, September 7, 1861, then moved to Washington, D.C., September 14–16, returning to Fort Hamilton September 22. Moved to Fort Monroe, Virginia, October 12–14. It was attached to Sherman's South Carolina Expeditionary Corps. Participated in the expedition to Port Royal, South Carolina, October 28-November 7. Capture of Fort Walker and Fort Beauregard, Port Royal Harbor, November 7.
The 3rd Rhode Island Infantry ceased to exist on December 19, 1861, when it was changed to 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery.ROSTERS:
The composite rosters of this unit contain the names of 5 men.
Crosson, Wm. F.
Green, George W.
Greenhalgh, James
Heeney, Martin
Smith, William
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Vol. 2. Cartersville, GA: Eastern Digital Resources, 1998. Ref. See p. 1222 (1 photocopied page) for a concise summary of the regiment's service.
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