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12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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Country
  
United States

Branch
  
Infantry

Allegiance
  
Union

Active
  
October 18, 1861, to July 20, 1865

Engagements
  
Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Atlanta Battle of Bentonville

The 12th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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Service

The 12th Wisconsin was raised at Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered into Federal service October 18, 1861.

The regiment was mustered out on July 20, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky.

Total enlistment and casualties

The 12th Wisconsin lost 3 officers and 93 enlisted men killed in action or who later died of their wounds, plus another 3 officers and 224 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 323 fatalities.

Commanders

  • Colonel George E. Bryant
  • Colonel James Kerr Proudfit
  • References

    12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment Wikipedia


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