114th Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops

The 114th USCI was organized at Camp Nelson, Kentucky, on July 4, 1864. It was one of eight black regiments formed at the camp, which served as a major recruitment and training center for African American soldiers in the region. Upon its formation, it was initially attached to the Military District of Kentucky within the Department of Ohio. == Service ==

Early service For the remainder of 1864, the regiment conducted garrison and guard duties at Camp Nelson and Louisa, Kentucky. In early January 1865, the regiment was transferred to the Department of Virginia to take part in the Eastern Theater. Virginia Campaign Upon arriving in Virginia, it was attached to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, of the XXV Corps. The regiment would take part in siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond. On March 28, the regiment would move along with the Army of the James. It saw action at Hatcher's Run and witnessed the fall of Petersburg on April 2. The 114th USCI was among the first federal regiments to enter the Confederate capital of Richmond following its abandonment by Confederate forces. They would later take part in the Appomattox Campaign, culminating at the Battle of Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. The regiment was present for the formal surrender. The regiment was ordered to the Department of Texas, and would move to Texas via sea in July and June, and was stationed at Brownsville and at various other points along the Rio Grande. The regiment would conduct occupation and border duty in Texas until April, 1867. The regiment was mustered out of service on April 2, 1867. == See also ==