Washington Infantry of Pittsburgh

founded 1792

BiographyThe Washington Infantry is considered as the oldest independent military organization in the U.S. The Washington Infantry formed out of the Pittsburgh Blues who were first called the Pittsburgh Light Infantry and initially served as the Jackson Blues, beginning in 1792.

102nd (old 13th) Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, and its forebears: Pittsburgh Light Infantry, 1792-1809; Pittsburgh Blues, (War 1812) 1809-1920; Jackson Independent Blues (Mexican War) 1820-1861; Washington Infantry, (Civil War, Spanish War, World War) 1855-1930