The Famous 54!

Go to the following link and read some basic history about the 54 Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/54th_Massachusetts_Volunteer_Infantry

Questions to answer:

1. What years did the 54 fight in the Civil War?
2. What side did this regiment fight for in terms of North or South?
   
3. Who were the two main commanders of the regiment?
4. How many soldiers make up a regiment?
5. What eventually happened with the pay controversy?