3rd Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regiment (African Descent)
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| 3rd Regiment Alabama Infantry (African Descent) | |
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| Active | January 3, 1864 to June 25, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
The 3rd Regiment Alabama Infantry (African Descent) was an infantry regiment recruited from African-Americans that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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The 3rd Infantry was raised at Pulaski, Tennessee in January 3, 1864.
The regiment was redesignated the 111th U.S. Regiment Colored Troops on June 25, 1864.
