5th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Regiment
The 9th Louisiana Infantry (African Descent), later reorganized as 1st Mississippi Colored Heavy Artillery and then renamed 5th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery, was an African-American regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It famously fought in the Battle of Milliken's Bend; one of the earliest Civil War battles with African-American troops involved.
| 9th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (African Descent) 1st Regiment, Mississippi Colored Heavy Artillery 5th Regiment, U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery | |
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| Active | May 1, 1863 – May 20, 1866 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Infantry Heavy Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Hermann Lieb |
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