The United Companies of the Train of Artillery of the Town of Providence
The United Companies of the Train of Artillery of the Town of Providence, known as UTA, is a member of the Rhode Island Historic Commands, and takes part in many reenactments and state events. The unit was raised during the American Revolutionary War from the Fusiliers of Providence and the Artillery Company of Providence, making it one of the largest artillery units in Rhode Island. They fought at the Battle of Rhode Island and many other battles in the American Revolutionary War. In the Civil War, they were known as Burnside's Zouaves, and they continued into the first half of the 20th century.[1]
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The Burnside Zouaves were not part of the UTA until after the American Civil War, not until 1869 and they were disbanded in 1871. This gives the Burnside Zouaves a birth in May of 1861 as a militia unit in Providence, Rhode Island until 1871. They served as Company H, 10th Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry from May 26, 1862 until Sept 2, 1862 their service was in the defense of Washington DC during that time frame. After the 2nd of Sept 1862, they continued as a militia unit and served as color guard to the state throughout the remainder of the war.