2d Rhode Island Infantry 023 (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

'2d Rhode Island Infantry 023 (U.S. Civil War)': The 2d Rhode Island Infantry, also known as the Second Regiment of Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, was a military unit that served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. Originally formed in July 1862, it consisted of nine companies from various towns across the state of Rhode Island. The regiment saw action primarily in the Eastern Theater of the war, participating in notable battles such as the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Gettysburg. Notably, the 2d Rhode Island Infantry is known for its role in the failed attack on Marye's Heights during the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862, a significant event often referred to as "Storming Marye's Heights." The regiment was mustered out of service in June 1865 following the end of the Civil War.