The 151st Illinois Infantry was organized at
Quincy, Illinois, and mustered into Federal service on February 23, 1865, for a one-year enlistment. Just two days after they were mustered, they moved to
Springfield, Illinois, where their field officers and staff were mustered, and where they also received their arms. The regiment later moved to
Dalton, Georgia, and from there, they were engaged in drilling, picket, guard, and scouting duties. Colonel Woodall was left in command at Kingston; meanwhile, Companies D and F were detached from the regiment, with Company D being sent to conduct garrison duty at
Adairsville, and Company F being sent to
Rome for garrison duty, while
Lieutenant Colonel Snow was left in command of the regiment. On July 24, Lieutenant Colonel Snow, along with three companies, moved to
Carterville; meanwhile, Major Battey was sent to Rome to relieve Captain Hair of Company F, On July 31, the regiment moved to
Columbus, Georgia , and conducted duty there until January 1866. The regiment mustered out on February 8, 1866. ==Total strength and casualties==