12th West Virginia Infantry Regiment
The 12th West Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was particularly distinguished for its successful attack on Fort Gregg during the 1864 to 1865 Siege of Petersburg, receiving a golden eagle for its flagstaff as a token of appreciation from corps commander John Gibbon.
| 12th West Virginia Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
Flag of West Virginia | |
| Active | August 30, 1862, to June 16, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Second Winchester Gettysburg Campaign Battle of Opequon Battle of Hatcher's Run Siege of Petersburg |
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