This category contains profiles of those who served in the 6th Regiment, United States Colored Heavy Artillery
The regiment was originally formed as the 1st Regiment Alabama Siege Artillery(African Descent) from ex-slaves who had fled to Corinth, Mississippi. The regiment was re-designated the 6 US Colored Heavy Artillery on March 11, 1864.
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