American Civil War Organised on August 19, 1862, under
Colonel William L. McMillen, it proceeded to Kentucky and engaged in the
Battle of Richmond where most of the regiment was captured. This was an utter disaster for the regiment, the men were eventually exchanged in November, and until May 1863 were kept at work in drill and reorganisation. After this, it moved to
Memphis and then to
Vicksburg where it participated in the
Siege of Vicksburg accomplishing a victory. Later the regiment operated in
Arkansas, and
Missouri, and in December 1864, joined General Thomas at
Nashville, Tennessee, participating in the
Battle of Nashville that took place. It followed in the pursuit of Hood, and in March 1865, joined Canby at Mobile. After the evacuation, it moved north to Montgomery. The Regiment was finally mustered out on August 19, 1865, after sustaining a loss of over 500 men during its term of service.
Casualties During its time of service, the regiment had suffered 1 officer and 58 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded, as well as 2 officers, and 215 enlisted men by disease. The overall casualty total is 276 individuals that served within the regiment. ==Structure==