12th Illinois Infantry Regiment
The 12th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 months) was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army between May 2, 1861–August 1, 1861, during the American Civil War.
12th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Months) | |
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Active | May 2, 1861–August 1, 1861 |
Disbanded | August 1, 1861 |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Size | Regiment |
Garrison/HQ | Cairo, Illinois |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Service
The infantry regiment was organized at Springfield, Illinois and mustered in on May 2nd, 1861 for a three-month service. The regiment was transferred to Cairo, Illinois, for garrison duty until August, 1861. By the time the regiment was mustered out on August 1st, 1861, they had lost four to disease.[1]
gollark: But losslessly.
gollark: Ah, apparently they *are* compressed.
gollark: I SHALL CHECK WIKIPEDIA.
gollark: THEY AREN'T COMPRESSED BY THE FORMAT, AS FAR AS I KNOW
gollark: GIFs are worse.
See also
References
- Dyer (1959), Volume 3 p. 1,049.
Bibliography
- Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher. LCCN 59-12963.
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