The 1st Nevada Infantry Battalion was an infantry unit raised for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Authorization was given to raise a full regiment. Charles Sumner was commissioned a colonel with A. W. Briggs as lieutenant colonel and John G. Paul as major. The unit, however, never reached full regimental strength, and these officers were not mustered into service.Union Army: States and regiments p.448 Three companies were organized at Fort Churchill, Nevada Territory, beginning in 1863.Nevada Troops

Organization Company Captain Enlisted Strength Assignment Company A M. R. Hassett (18 Jan 1865 resigned)William Wallace 119 On duty at Fort Churchill.Involved in expedition to Mud Lake in 1865. Company B George A. Thurston 126 On duty at Fort Churchill until July 28, 1864. Transferred to Fort Ruby. Involved in a skirmish at Austin. Company C John G. Kelly 124 On duty at Fort Churchill until Dec 7, 1864. Transferred to Camp Independence, CA.

See also

Nevada in the American Civil War List of Nevada units in the American Civil War

References Organization compiled from Journal of the Senate - Nevada Legislature p. 40-46.