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12th Kansas Militia Infantry Regiment

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Country
  
United States

Branch
  
Infantry

Allegiance
  
Union

Active
  
October 9, 1864, to October 29, 1864

Engagements
  
Battle of Byram's Ford Battle of Westport

The 12th Kansas Militia Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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Service

The 12th 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 Major General Sterling Price's raid. The regiment saw action at Byram's Ford, Big Blue, October 22. Westport October 23.

Commander

  • Colonel L. S. Treat
  • References

    12th Kansas Militia Infantry Regiment Wikipedia