2d Rhode Island Infantry 015 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

'2d Rhode Island Infantry 015 (U.S. Civil War)' The '2d Rhode Island Infantry 015' refers to a military unit that was part of the United States Army during the American Civil War. This infantry regiment, often known as the 'Second Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry,' was raised in response to President Abraham Lincoln's call for volunteers following the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in 1861. The unit served in various theaters of the war, including Virginia and South Carolina, until its term of service ended in July 1864. It is significant for its role in several key battles, such as Antietam and Gettysburg. The '2d Rhode Island Infantry 015' was one of numerous volunteer regiments raised across the Northern states to counter the secessionist forces of the Confederacy.