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Berdan was also known for being an amateur champion marksman in the United States. Berdan's interest in rifles and shooting led him to the idea of creating a regiment full of men who all had notable shooting skills: the Sharpshooters. Berdan left active service in the field in the summer of 1863.
After reporting the company was assigned as Company "A" of the 2nd United States Sharpshooters. [1] When their service to the 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters was completed they were transferred to the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment as Company "A". [2] The 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment was mustered out on July 15, 1865. [3]
Berdan fought at the Seven Days Battles and Second Battle of Bull Run. In September 1862, his sharpshooters were at the Battle of Shepherdstown. Berdan commanded the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 3rd Corps, Army of the Potomac in February and March 1863, then he commanded the 3rd Brigade at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Although Berdan was an ...
The 2nd Minnesota Sharpshooters Company or Company L of the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment was a unit of the Union Army during the American Civil War. One of 18 companies of sharpshooters placed under the command of Colonel Hiram Berdan ; the companies would eventually form two regiments who shared the nickname of “Berdan’s Sharpshooters.”
Berdan had the men issued green uniforms for a better blend into the wilderness, along with a distinction from the rest of the army wearing variations of blue. He also continuously petitioned the War Department for the issue of the Sharps Breechloading Rifle, versus the usual Springfield Rifle of Army issue.
The 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters was organized in Lynn, Massachusetts and mustered in for three years service on September 2, 1861. [1] The company was originally recruited for Colonel Hiram Berdan's sharpshooter regiments.
A Soviet Georgian naval infantryman who is credited with over 200 kills and several tanks knocked out. [1] Trained another 80 snipers within a couple of months during the Second World War. [2] 200+ Soviet Union: Hiram Berdan: 1824–1893 1861–1864 The commander of the 1st and 2nd US Sharpshooters during the American Civil War. [3] N/A United ...
The 2nd United States Sharpshooters was a sharpshooter regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. From 1861 to January 1863 they were members of the " First Iron Brigade " also known as the "Iron Brigade of the East".