| 1862/01/22 | William Cune Holbrook, 1st LT, Co. F, 4th VVI, was promoted to Major and assigned to the field and staff of 7th VVI (7th Infantry) |
| 1862/02/12 | 7th Regiment mustered into U. S. service. (Dyer) |
| 1862/03/10 | The 7th Regiment left 'Rutland for New York City, where it embarked on two old-fashioned sailing ships, ill adapted for the transportation of troops, with sealed orders to proceed to sea. Upon opening the orders, it was learned that the destination of the regiment was Ship Island, Miss.' (Peck) |
| 1862/06/19 | Eight companies of the 7th Regiment, 'with three other regiments and a light battery, comprising altogether about 3,500 men, embarked on transports to take part in a foolhardy expedition against Vicksburg, conceived by General Butler.' (Peck) |
| 1862/06/19 | 7th Regiment was present or engaged at the siege of Vicksburg, MS through July 4. (Battles) |
| 1862/06/26 | 7th Regiment at Pearlington, Miss. (Dyer) |
| 1862/07/07 | 7th Regiment at Grand Gulf, Miss. (Dyer) |
| 1862/07/08 | 7th Regiment engaged mortar boats at Vicksburg, Miss. (Battles) |
| 1862/07/22 | 7th Regiment engaged in attack on Transport Cars, Warrington, Miss. (Battles) |
| 1862/08/05 | The 7th Regiment 'took a conspicuous and highly meritorious part in the battle [of Baton Rouge]... In addition to other losses, it had the great misfortune to lose its beloved and heroic Colonel, George T. Roberts, who died two days later from wounds received while gallantly discharging his duties at the most critical stage of the action.' (Peck) |
| 1862/08/05 | Colonel George T. Roberts, commanding the 7th Regiment, was mortally wounded at Baton Rouge, LA (Benedict) |
| 1862/08/07 | Colonel Roberts, 7th Regiment, died of his wounds. (Benedict) |
| 1862/08/10 | Report of Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, U.S. Army, commanding the Department of the Gulf of engagement at Baton Rouge, La. (5 Aug) (Benedict) |
| 1862/08/25 | GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. No. 62½, DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, reporting the death of Colonel Roberts, and criticizing the regiment for its actions in the Battle of Baton Rouge, La. (Benedict) |
| 1862/10/13 | Letter from Governor Frederick Holbrook to Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, demanding a court of inquiry in regards to Maj.-Gen. Butler's General Orders 62, criticizing the regiment for their action at the Battle of Baton Rouge. (Benedict) |
| 1862/10/23 | A Board of Inquiry is ordered regarding the discipline and efficiency of the regiment at the Battle of Baton Rouge, published as Special Order 462, Headquarters Department of the Gulf by R. S. Davis, Captain and acting Adjutant-General. (Benedict) |
| 1862/11/04 | Pvt Sylvanus S. Barnard, Co. G, 7th VVI, died of disease; he is buried in Chalmette National Cemetery (cenotaph at Summer Hill, Springfield, VT) (Cemetery database) |
| 1862/11/14 | Pvt Henry Morfit, Co. K, 7th VVI, died of disease; interment in Chalmette National Cemetery (Cemetery database) |
| 1862/11/15 | Letter from Maj.-Gen. Butler to Governor Holbrook, detailing his actions regarding a court of inquiry into the regiment's actions at the Battle of Baton Rouge. (Benedict) |
| 1862/11/20 | GENERAL ORDERS, No. 98. HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, November 20, 1862. Restores the colors to the regiment. Signed by George C. STRONG, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. (Benedict) |
| 1863/02/17 | 7th Regiment at Oakfield, Fla. (Dyer) |
| 1863/06/27 | 7th Regiment in action at Donaldsonville, LA (Battles) |
| 1863/06/28 | 7th Regiment in action at Donaldsonville, LA (Battles) |
| 1863/11/05 | Corporal Lucius O. Wilkins, Co. B, 7th VVI, died of yellow fever cwa-rutland |
| 1863/11/17 | Lieutenant Rollin M. Green, 7th VVI, died of yellow fever cwa-rutland |
| 1864/01/25 | 7th Regiment at Jackson's Bridge, Fla. (Dyer) |
| 1864/02/02 | 7th Regiment at Point Washington, Fla. (Dyer) |
| 1864/02/13 | Lieutenant Frank N. Finney, Co. D, 7th VVI, returned to the regiment with 110 recruits from Vt. (more) |
| 1864/04/02 | 7th Regiment at Nix's Clearing, Fla. (Dyer) |
| 1864/07/15 | 7th Regiment In action at Gonzales Station, Fla. (Battles) |
| 1864/08/10 | 7th Regiment reenlisted veterans departed on furlough to Vt.. (Dyer) |
| 1864/09/27 | 7th Regiment at Marianna, Fla. (Dyer) |
| 1864/09/30 | 7th Regiment veterans on furlough departed Vt. for Louisiana. (Dyer) |
| 1864/10/04 | 7th Regiment veterans sailed from New York, bound for New Orleans, LA. (Dyer) |
| 1864/10/13 | 7th Regiment returning veterans arrived in New Orleans, where they would stay until February 1865. (Dyer) |
| 1865/02/19 | 7th Regiment was ordered to join General Canby's expedition against Mobile. (Benedict) |
| 1865/03/17 | 7th Regiment engaged or present at Mobile Campaign and Spanish Fort, AL, through April 9 (Battles) |
| 1865/04/09 | 7th Regiment at Blakely, Ala. (Dyer) |
| 1865/04/13 | 7th Regiment in action at Whistler's Station, AL. (Dyer) |
| 1865/04/19 | 7th Regiment moved to McIntosh Bluff on the Tombigee River, where they stayed until 9 May. (Dyer) |
| 1865/05/09 | 7th Regiment returned to Mobile, AL (Dyer) |
| 1865/06/02 | 7th Regiment departed Mobile for Brazos Santiago, TX (Dyer) |
| 1865/06/05 | 7th Regiment arrived at Brazos Santiago, TX (Dyer) |
| 1865/06/14 | 7th Regiment transferred from Brazos Santiago to Clarksville, TX (Dyer) |
| 1865/08/02 | 7th Regiment departed Clarksville for Brownsville, TX (Dyer) |
| 1866/03/14 | 7th Regiment mustered out, Brownsville, Texas. (Dyer) |
