The average Union private in the American Civil War carried about this much weight while on the march
- 25 pounds
- 50 pounds
- 75 pounds
- 100 pounds
50 pounds. Since the average Union soldier was 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighed about 144 pounds, which was a significant burden, but relatively light compared to the 110 pounds American soldiers carry today.
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