1st Louisiana Native Guard (Union)

The 1st Louisiana Native Guard (also known as the Corps d'Afrique) was one of the first all-black regiments in the Union Army. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, it played a prominent role in the Siege of Port Hudson. Its members included a minority of free men of color from New Orleans; most were African-American former slaves who had escaped to join the Union cause and gain freedom. A Confederate regiment by the same name served in the Louisiana militia made up entirely of free men of color.

For the Confederate regiment, see 1st Louisiana Native Guard (Confederate). For disambiguation, see Louisiana Native Guard.
1st Louisiana Native Guard
Officers of the 1st Louisiana Native Guard
Active1862–1864
DisbandedApril 1864
Country United States (Union)
BranchUnited States Colored Troops
TypeInfantry
Garrison/HQNew Orleans, Louisiana
FacingsLight blue
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Henry C. Merriam
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