It stood at a strength of about 7,000 with 1,500 in each infantry regiment.

On 11 December 1861 he joined the 5th infantry regiment.

He served in the 153rd infantry regiment as a captain.

The 5th company of the 11th infantry regiment was ordered to attack at 1930 hours.

Between 1910 and 1912 he also served as commander of the 1st infantry regiment.

The 10th Infantry regiment saw extensive service through several wars.

Upon graduation he was assigned to the 1st infantry regiment as company chief.

In 1910 he was appointed commander of the 17th infantry regiment.

They were a nominally 500-strong infantry regiment, although usually the number was around 460 or lower.

He left with the 16th infantry regiment, which included artillery and military engineers.