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156th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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Country
  
United States

Branch
  
Infantry

Allegiance
  
Union

Engagements
  
None

Active
  
February 16, 1865, to September 20, 1865

The 156th 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 156th Illinois Infantry was mustered into Federal service on February 16, 1865.

The regiment was mustered out on September 20, 1865.

Total strength and casualties

The regiment suffered 2 enlisted men killed in action or mortally wounded and 24 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 26 fatalities.

Commanders

  • Colonel Alfred T. Smith - discharged with the regiment
  • References

    156th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Wikipedia


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