The 51st United States Colored Infantry Regiment was a

U.S.C.T. The United States Colored Troops (USCT) were regiments in the United States Army composed primarily of African-American (colored) soldiers, although members of other minority groups also served within the units. They were first recruited during ...

infantry regiment in the

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during the

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. It was organized from the 1st Mississippi Infantry March 11, 1864. It served in various posts in the

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and fought in the Battle of Fort Blakely as part of the Pensacola Column and the assault and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. The Siege of Fort Blakely took place from April 1–9, 1865. The 51st was mustered out on June 16, 1866.

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National Park Service: Battle Unit Details: United States Colored Troops
{{AmericanCivilWar-unit-stub United States Colored Troops Civil War units and formations 1864 establishments in the United States Military units and formations established in 1864 Military units and formations disestablished in 1866

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