Country United States Branch Infantry | Allegiance Union | |
Active October 10, 1862 to July 31, 1865 Engagements Battle of Port Gibson
Battle of Champion Hill
Battle of Big Black River
Siege of Vicksburg
Red River Campaign
Battle of Sabine Crossroads
Battle of Cedar Creek | ||
The 28th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Service
The 28th Iowa Infantry was organized at Iowa City, Iowa and mustered in for three years of Federal service on October 10, 1862.
The regiment was mustered out on July 31, 1865.
Total strength and casualties
A total of 1195 men served in the 28th Iowa during its existence It lost 6 officers and 76 enlisted men to combat action, and 3 officers and 186 enlisted men to disease, for a total of 271 fatalities.
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References
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