20th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer . . .
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| Founded | 1861 |
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| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type of business | Infantry |
| Notable commanders | Henry L. Abbott |
| Part of | In 1863: 3rd Brigade (Hall's), 2nd Division (Gibbon's), II Corps, Army of the Potomac |
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| ID | 2197047 |
About 20th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer . . .
The 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, also known as the "Harvard Regiment", was a regiment of infantry in the American Civil War. The regiment was so nicknamed because the officers of the 20th were young Harvard graduates. In addition some, but not all, the private soldiers had attended Harvard.
