The regiment was organized at
Atlanta, Georgia, on July 15th, 1865, just after the surrender of the major Confederate armies at
Appomattox and
Bennett Place. As a result, the 138th didn't take part in combat operations. They were instead assigned to duty within the Department of Georgia. The 138th USCT was mustered out of service on January 6th, 1866, after 6 months of service. == See also ==