Chalmette Regiment
The Chalmette Regiment was a regiment of the Louisiana Militia consisting of foreign volunteers called into Confederate service in the American Civil War for 90 days March 1, 1862. Mustered out in May 1862, the regiment was again called into service in May 1863 to defend Fort Beauregard.
| Chalmette Regiment | |
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| Active | 1861–1863 |
| Disbanded | September 1863 |
| Country | Confederate States |
| Allegiance | Louisiana |
| Branch | Louisiana Militia |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
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Its Company A "Scandinavian Guards", was the only all-Scandinavian unit in the Confederate Army, consisting of Norwegians, Danes and Swedes.
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