Service in The District of Vicksburg
The regiment was first organized and on duty in New Orleans, Louisiana for 60 days from July 10 to August 6, 1863. The regiment was organized once more at Memphis, Tennessee, Holly Springs, Mississippi and Island No.10, in December 1863 and was on post duty at Vicksburg until March 1864. The unit was involved in a skirmish at Vidalia, Louisiana on February 7, 1864.
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