9th Connecticut Infantry Regiment
The 9th Connecticut Infantry Regiment was a volunteer infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was established in September 1861 as an Irish regiment, composed mainly of soldiers born in Ireland or first generation Irish Americans. The regiment saw action in number major battles, particularly in the Western Theater.
| 9th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry | |
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| Active | September 1861 to August 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Equipment | Springfield rifled muskets |
| Engagements | Battle of Baton Rouge First Battle of Deep Bottom Battle of Opequon Battle of Cedar Creek Battle of Fisher's Hill |
| Connecticut U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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