Regimental Lineage Directory
Explore cataloged Civil War volunteer regiments, muster roll locations, and battlefield engagements.
140th Pennsylvania Infantry
Suffered heavily in the Wheatfield at Gettysburg under Colonel Richard P. Roberts, who was killed in action.
14th Brooklyn (84th New York)
Known as the 'Red Legged Devils' for their distinctive chasseur uniforms. They saw heavy action from Bull Run to Spotsylvania.
15th Alabama Infantry
Famed for their desperate uphill assaults against the 20th Maine on Little Round Top at Gettysburg.
1st Minnesota Infantry
Renowned for their suicidal charge on the second day of Gettysburg against Wilcox's Alabamians, suffering 82% casualties to buy time for the Union line.
1st Texas Infantry
Part of the legendary Texas Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia. They suffered staggering 82% casualties at Antietam in the Cornfield, the highest of any regiment in the war in a single day.
1st U.S. Cavalry
A regular army regiment that served across multiple theaters, bringing professional military discipline to volunteer armies.
1st Virginia Cavalry
Cavalry unit with verified historical records.
20th Maine Infantry
Famous for their bayonet charge at Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg, commanded by Joshua L. Chamberlain. The regiment's lineage is highly documented in NARA records.
24th Michigan Infantry
A core unit of the famed Iron Brigade. Suffered 80% casualties on the first day of Gettysburg defending McPherson Ridge.
26th North Carolina Infantry
Suffered the highest numerical casualties of any Confederate regiment at Gettysburg, fighting heavily on Day 1 at McPherson Ridge and Day 3 during Pickett's Charge.
26th Pennsylvania Emergency Militia
A hastily assembled militia unit comprised largely of Gettysburg College students that briefly delayed Jubal Early's division.
2nd South Carolina Infantry
Part of Kershaw's Brigade, engaged in fierce fighting at the Peach Orchard and Rose Farm at Gettysburg.
2nd Wisconsin Infantry
Another core pillar of the Iron Brigade, easily recognized by their distinct black Hardee hats.
33rd Virginia Infantry
Infantry unit with verified historical records.
4th Texas Infantry
Commanded by John Bell Hood, they broke the Union line at Gaines' Mill and fought fiercely at Devil's Den.
54th Massachusetts Infantry
One of the first official African American units in the United States armed forces, famous for their courageous assault on Fort Wagner.
5th New York Volunteer Infantry
Duryée's Zouaves, famous for their vibrant uniforms and precision drill. They were devastated by Longstreet's flank attack at Second Bull Run.
69th New York Infantry
The famed 'Fighting 69th' of the Irish Brigade. Known for their fearless assaults at Marye's Heights during the Battle of Fredericksburg.
8th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Famous for their desperate charge at the Battle of Chancellorsville to stall Stonewall Jackson's flank attack.
9th Massachusetts Battery
An artillery battery famous for making a heroic stand at the Trostle Farm during Gettysburg, sacrificing themselves to save the Union line.