7th Maryland Volunteer Infantry

The 7th Maryland Volunteer Infantry was a regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Formed in Maryland, this unit participated in key battles, including those at Antietam and Gettysburg. Like many volunteer regiments, its soldiers were often local members of communities who enlisted to support the Union cause. The 7th Maryland played a significant role in various military campaigns, contributing to the Union's efforts to preserve the nation during the war, and demonstrating the commitment of Marylanders to the Union despite the state's divided loyalties.