6th Vermont Infantry Regiment facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 6th Vermont Infantry Regiment
Flag of Vermont, 1837–1923
Active	October 15, 1861 to October 16, 1864
Allegiance	United States Union
Branch	United States Army Union Army
Type	Infantry
Engagements	Battle of Warwick Creek Battle of Lee's Mill Battle of Williamsburg Battle of Garnett's & Golding's Farm Battle of Savage's Station Battle of White Oak Swamp Battle of Crampton's Gap Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville Second Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Salem Church Battle of Gettysburg Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Spotsylvania Court House Battle of Cold Harbor Battle of Fort Stevens Third Battle of Winchester Battle of Fisher's Hill Battle of Cedar Creek Siege of Petersburg
Disbanded	July 26, 1865
Commanders
Colonel	Asa P. Blunt
Insignia
2nd Brigade (Vermont Brigade), 2nd Division, VI Corps (Union Army), Army of the Potomac/Army of the Shenandoah (Union)

Colonel Nathan Lord, Jr.

Asa P. Blunt commanded in 1861

The 6th Vermont Infantry Regiment was a group of soldiers from Vermont. They fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. This regiment was made up of foot soldiers and served for three years.

They were part of the Vermont Brigade, a famous group of soldiers from Vermont. The regiment mostly fought in the Eastern part of the war. They were active from October 1861 to June 1865.

Joining the Fight: When and Where They Served

The 6th Vermont Infantry Regiment officially joined the Union Army on October 15, 1861. This happened in St. Albans, Vermont. Their first leader was Colonel Nathan Lord, Jr.

The regiment was part of many important battles. They fought in the Peninsula Campaign in 1862. This included battles like Warwick Creek and Williamsburg.

Key Campaigns and Battles

Later in 1862, they were involved in the Maryland Campaign. Here, they fought at Crampton's Gap and Antietam. Antietam was one of the bloodiest single-day battles.

In 1863, they saw action at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg. Gettysburg was a major turning point in the war. They also fought at places like Salem Church.

The regiment continued to fight in 1864. They were part of the Overland Campaign. This included tough battles like the Wilderness and Cold Harbor. They also helped defend Fort Stevens.

Later in 1864, they were in the Shenandoah Valley campaign. Here, they fought at Winchester and Cedar Creek. The regiment also took part in the long Siege of Petersburg.

What Happened to the Soldiers

The 6th Vermont Infantry Regiment faced many dangers. During their time serving, 189 soldiers were killed or died from their wounds. Two soldiers died from accidents.

Sadly, 20 men died while held in Confederate prisons. Seven of these soldiers died at the very difficult Andersonville prison camp. A total of 189 soldiers died from diseases. This means the regiment lost 400 men in total.

Many soldiers joined the regiment after it first started. When the original three-year soldiers left on October 16, 1864, 320 men remained. The regiment officially finished its service on July 8, 1865, in Burlington.

Important Battles They Fought In

The 6th Vermont Infantry Regiment fought in many battles. Here are some of the most important ones:

Images for kids

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  Company "D" of the 6th Vermont at drill, 1861.