| 1st Louisiana Native Guard | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1862–1864 |
| Disbanded | April 1864 |
| Country |  United States (Union) |
| Branch | United States Colored Troops |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Facings | Light blue |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Henry C. Merriam |
The 1st Louisiana Native Guard (also known as the Corps d'Afrique) was the first all-black regiment in the Union Army. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, it played a prominent role in the Siege of Port Hudson. Its members included a minority of free men of color from New Orleans; most were African-American former slaves who had escaped to join the Union cause and gain freedom. A Confederate regiment by the same name served in the Louisiana militia made up entirely of free men of color.