1st Battalion, District of Columbia Infantry

United States U.S. Military District of Columbia District of Columbia Military District of Columbia in the Civil War 96th Regiment, District of Columbia Infantry

Brief History Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Other Sources District of Columbia_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865