13th Kansas Militia Infantry Regiment
The 13th Kansas Militia Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 13th Regiment Kansas Militia Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Active | October 9, 1864 – October 29, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Byram's Ford Battle of Westport |
Service
The 13th Kansas Militia Infantry was called into service on October 9, 1864. It was disbanded on October 29, 1864.
Detailed service
The unit was called into service to defend Kansas against Maj. Gen. Sterling Price's raid. The regiment saw action at Byram's Ford, Big Blue, October 22. Westport October 23.
Commander
- Colonel Alexander S. Johnson
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See also
- List of Kansas Civil War Units
- Kansas in the Civil War
References
- Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion (Des Moines, IA: Dyer Pub. Co.), 1908.
- Attribution
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