2nd West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
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Flag of West Virginia
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Active | May 21, 1861, to January 26, 1864 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Engagements |
Battle of Cheat Mountain Battle of McDowell Battle of Cross Keys Battle of Cedar Mountain Battle of Groveton Second Battle of Bull Run |
The 2nd West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The 2nd West Virginia (originally known as the 2nd Virginia) was mustered into Federal service in mid-1861 by companies as follows;
The regiment was converted to the 5th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment on January 26, 1864.