1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Months)
The 1st Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. A Company consisted of the Detroit Light Guard.
| 1st Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
 Michigan state flag | |
| Active | May 1, 1861, to August 7, 1861 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of First Bull Run |
Service
The 1st Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan and mustered into Federal service for three months on May 1, 1861. The 1st Michigan was the state's only three-month regiment, raised in response to President Abraham Lincoln's initial call for 75,000 troops in April 1861.
The regiment was mustered out on August 7, 1861.
Commanders
- Colonel Orlando B. Willcox
- Major Alonzo F. Bidwell
See also
- List of Michigan Civil War Units
- Michigan in the American Civil War
References
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