Military unit
The West Virginia Independent Infantry Battalion was an infantry battalion that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service.
The West Virginia Independent Infantry Battalion was organized at Wheeling in western Virginia between October 1, 1862, and January 9, 1863, and remained in garrison in Wheeling during its entire service. Company "B" of the battalion was mustered out on April 23, 1864. Company "A" of the battalion was mustered out on May 31, 1865.