Services Performed by the Invalid Corps – 7th Regiment

These posts are part of a larger series highlighting the contributions and accomplishments of the Invalid Corps/Veteran Reserve Corps during the Civil War. This post only captures some of the activities of individual regiments. Clearly, this is an area ripe for additional research.

7th Regiment

Organized October 10, 1863, by consolidation of the 46th, 56th, 62nd, 66th, 67th, 98th, 147th, 156th, 157th and 165th Companies, 1st Battalion. Mustered out by detachments June 30 to November 25, 1865.

Has performed continuous service as a part of the garrison of Washington. At one time guarded twenty-five posts in the city. One-third of the men and officers almost constantly on duty.

Reference:

The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate Armies – https://archive.org/details/warrebellionaco17offigoog/page/n574