99th Illinois Infantry Regiment

The regiment was formed in Pike County, Illinois, in August 1862 by Colonel George W.K. Bailey. The 99th Illinois Infantry was organized at Florence, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on August 23, 1862. The regiment immediately moved to Benton Barracks in St. Louis, Missouri, to receive equipment before being attached to the District of Rolla. The 99th Regiment spent its first winter in southern Missouri, where they engaged in skirmishes at Beaver Creek and participated in the Battle of Hartsville, resulting in 35 casualties. In early 1863, the regiment traveled through West Plains and Pilot Knob before departing for Louisiana to join the Vicksburg Campaign. The regiment was mustered out on July 31, 1865, and discharged at Springfield, Illinois, on August 9, 1865. ==Total strength and casualties==

The regiment suffered 4 officers and 47 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds 1 officer and 120 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 172 fatalities. ==Commanders==

• Colonel George W.K. Bailey - Mustered out December 16, 1864. ==See also==