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When did the US Military stop using the state and company system in which everyone was from a particular city, region, or state (ex: 54th Massachusetts, 20th Maine, Missippii Rifles, etc)?

When did the US Military stop using the state and company system in which everyone was from a particular city, region, or state (ex: 54th Massachusetts, 20th Maine, Missippii Rifles, etc)? I know in the 19th century everyone fought alongside people from the same state. When did the Army stop...

Because you can get into big arguments with family and friends who you care about and with those whom you don't know well (which is not something you should ever do unless asked; becuase those people will judge you based on your answers). Just be careful and remember that as great as it is (or...