This veterans Southington GAR sign recognizes Frederick A. Sutliff, Color Sergeant, Company A 7th Regiment of Conn. Volunteers. He mustered in with the regiment on September 5, 1861. He was wounded June 16, 1862 at James Island, SC, and was promoted to Corporal November 1, 1862.
He was discharged on September 12, 1864.
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About the Regiment
The 7th Connecticut Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Because it was in the same brigade as the 7th New Hampshire Volunteer Regiment, both regiments were often jointly called the "77th New England."
The 7th Connecticut Infantry Regiment was organized at New Haven, Connecticut, on September 13, 1861. It mustered out on July 20, 1865, and discharged at New Haven, Connecticut, on August 11, 1865.
In October and November 1863, the regiment's status changed. It was equipped as a "boat infantry" for the specific purpose of leading an amphibious night assault on Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Although the 7th trained at Folly Island, South Carolina, the project was ultimately ended because it was deemed impractical.
The 7th Connecticut Infantry Regiment was organized at New Haven, Connecticut, on September 13, 1861. It mustered out on July 20, 1865, and discharged at New Haven, Connecticut, on August 11, 1865.
In October and November 1863, the regiment's status changed. It was equipped as a "boat infantry" for the specific purpose of leading an amphibious night assault on Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Although the 7th trained at Folly Island, South Carolina, the project was ultimately ended because it was deemed impractical.
The Regiment, which numbered 1000 men, lost during service 11 Officers and 157 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 192 Enlisted men by disease. Total 364.
Principal engagements
Battle of Olustee
Siege of Fort Pulaski
Battle of James Island
Battery Wagner
Battle of Drewry's Bluff
Siege of Petersburg
Battle of Chaffin's Farm
Second Battle of Fort Fisher
Principal engagements
Battle of Olustee
Siege of Fort Pulaski
Battle of James Island
Battery Wagner
Battle of Drewry's Bluff
Siege of Petersburg
Battle of Chaffin's Farm
Second Battle of Fort Fisher
Source: Wikipedia