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155th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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Country
  
United States

Branch
  
Infantry

Allegiance
  
Union

Active
  
February 28, 1865, to September 4, 1865

The 155th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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Service

The 155th Illinois Infantry was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, and mustered into Federal service on February 28, 1865, for a one-year enlistment. The 155th served in garrisons along the line of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad

The regiment mustered out September 4, 1865.

Total strength and casualties

The regiment suffered 71 enlisted men who died of disease for a total of 71 fatalities.

Commanders

  • Colonel Gustavus A. Smith - mustered out with the regiment.
  • References

    155th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Wikipedia