answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

I don't have the facts of the Army as a whole, but 5'9" is pretty standard. Soldiers come from all over the country so it's a pretty good reflection of the country as a whole. Combat soldiers tend to be a little bit taller.

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 11y ago

According to military records the average Union soldier had a height of 5' 8.25", and a weight of 143.7 pounds.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 12y ago

Approximately 5'8" average height.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 15y ago

5 '6

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What was the average height of soldiers during the civil war?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How many soldiers were blinded during the civil war?

there were 10 blinded soldiers during the civil war


Was 5 foot 9 inches tall for a man during the Civil War?

Most soldiers during the Civil War were 5'8 and 5'9. This did represent a loss in height from previous decades for the US in the 1800's.


During the Civil War soldiers from the Southwark called Rebels?

Yes, during the civil war the soldiers from the south were called Rebels.


Where did soldiers live during the civil war?

the soldiers lived in camps.


What did the soldiers do during the Civil War?

fight


During the civil war What were the south soldiers called?

They were called Rebels during the Civil War


What were soldiers of the south called during the civil war?

They were called Rebels during the Civil War


What jobs did the soldiers have during the Civil war?

Soldiers during the Civil War had a great many jobs. They had to drive vehicles and maintain weapons for example.


Why did the soldiers wear uniforms during the civil war?

Soldiers wore uniforms during the civil war so that they would know who was the union and confederate.


Which soldiers in the civil war were union?

The soldiers of the Army of the United States were known as the 'Union' during the US Civil War. The soldiers of the opposing side, the Confederate States Army, were the rebels.The soldiers of the Army of the United States were the 'Union' during the US Civil War. The soldiers of the opposing side, the Confederate States Army were the rebels.


How many soldiers fought during the civil war?

3.5-4 million soldiers


How many union soldiers served in the civil war?

Approximately 2 million soldiers served for the Union during the American Civil War, and roughly 750,000 served for the Confederacy. All told, 620,000 soldiers lost their lives during the war.