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The 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment, also known as the Nutmeg Regiment, was an infantry regiment that participated in the American Civil War. It participated in the Battle of Gettysburg , helping to repulse the Confederate attack on the third day known as Pickett's Charge .
Joseph Pierce [a] (1842 – January 3, 1916) was a Chinese born American soldier who fought in the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he returned to Connecticut and worked as a silver engraver until his death in 1916.
Timothy Dwight Morris (1817-1894) was an American colonel who commanded the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War as well as commanding the 2nd Brigade of the 2nd Corps during the Battle of Antietam.
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The 14th Infantry Regiment ("Golden Dragons" [1]) is a United States Army light infantry regiment. It has served in the American Civil War, Boxer Rebellion, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Restore Hope, Operation Uphold Democracy, Operation Joint Guard, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Gothic Serpent, Operation New Dawn, Operation Resolute Support ...
Two regiments of heavy artillery also served as infantry toward the end of the war. Connecticut also supplied three batteries of light artillery and one regiment of cavalry. [13] [14] Fort Trumbull in New London served as an organizational center for Union troops and headquarters for the U.S. 14th Infantry Regiment.
On August 20, 1862 he mustered into "A" Co. Connecticut 14th Infantry as a private, promoted Sergeant in February, 1863, Sergeant Major in June, 1863, Adjutant, in October 1863 and Major in April, 1865. With the exception of a short topur on the brigade staff, Hincks was with the 14th through all its engagements.
Blinn responded to the call on August 8, enlisting into the 14th Connecticut Regiment Infantry's Company F as it was organizing in New Britain. He was chosen and commissioned Captain on August 15. [1] The 14th Regiment gathered at Camp Foote in Hartford, Connecticut and was mustered into service by Colonel Webb on August 23. On August 25, 1862 ...