83rd Ohio Infantry Regiment
The 83rd Ohio Infantry Regiment, sometimes 83rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry (or 83rd OVI) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was nicknamed "The Greyhound Regiment".
| 83rd Ohio Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | August 1862 to August 10, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Defense of Cincinnati Battle of Chickasaw Bayou Battle of Arkansas Post Battle of Port Gibson Battle of Champion Hill Battle of Big Black River Bridge Siege of Vicksburg, May 19 & May 22 assaults Siege of Jackson Red River Campaign Battle of Sabine Cross Roads Battle of Fort Blakely |
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