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Active from: October 18, 1861 to July 18, 1865
Known as the ''Keystone Zouaves''
Battles they were involved in:
- Battle of Secessionville
- Battle of Pocotaligo
- Second Battle of Charleston Harbor
- 2nd Battle of Deep Bottom
- Battle of Chaffin's Farm
- Battle of Fair oaks & Darby Road
- 1st Battle of Fort Fisher
- 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher
- Caroline's Campaign
- Battle of Wilmington
Major Battles they were involved in:
- 2nd Battle of Fort Wagner
- Battle of Cold Harbor
- Siege of Petersburg
- Battle of the Crater
Second Battle of Fort Wagner:
July 18, 1863. Union launched a successful assault on the confederate base located at Fort Wagner on Morris island. the battle took place 1 week after the first battle.
Battle of Cold Harbor:
May 31, 1864- June 12, 1864. Known as one of America's bloodiest battles & lopsided Battles. The Union lost thousands of soldiers in the assault against Robert E. Lee's army.
June 9, 1864 to March 25, 1865. This battle consisted of 9 months of trench warfare. numerous raids were attempted in order to capture petersburg. petersburg was important because it was the Capital of the Confederate army and was crucial the supply of Robert E. Lee's army.
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