1st Connecticut Infantry Regiment
The 1st Connecticut Infantry Regiment, officially designated the 1st Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Men were recruited under the calls of President Lincoln on 15 April 1861 and Governor Buckingham the following day.
| 1st Connecticut Infantry Regiment | |
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1st Connecticut Infantry Regiment in New Haven, 1861 | |
| Active | 22 April – 31 July 1861 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | First Battle of Bull Run |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Daniel Tyler, Lieutenant Colonel George S. Burnham, Major John L. Chatfield (22 April -10 May 1861)
Colonel George S. Burnham, Lieutenant Colonel John L. Chatfield, Major Spiedel (10–31 May 1861) Colonel George S. Burnham, Lieutenant Colonel Spiedel, Major Theodore Byxbee (31 May - 31 July 1861) |
| Connecticut U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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