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

2d Rhode Island Infantry (U.S. Civil War) The 2nd Rhode Island Infantry was a regiment of the United States Army during the American Civil War, specifically serving from August 1862 to June 1865. It was one of two African-American infantry regiments raised by the State of Rhode Island, and it played a significant role in the Union's efforts against Confederate forces. The regiment saw action in several important battles, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. The 2nd Rhode Island Infantry was part of the United States Colored Troops (USCT), which were created to provide African-American soldiers with an opportunity to serve in the Union Army during the Civil War.