Country United States Branch Cavalry | Allegiance Union | |
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Active September 1, 1861 to July 19, 1865 Engagements Siege of Vicksburg
Siege of Jackson | ||
The 2nd Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Service
The 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry was organized at Milwaukee, Wisconsin between December 30, 1861 and March 10, 1862.
The regiment was mustered out of Federal service at Austin, Texas on November 15, 1865, and disbanded at Madison, Wisconsin on December 14, 1865.
Total strength and casualties
The 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry initially recruited 1,127 officers and men. An additional 998 men were recruited as replacements, for a total of 2,125 men.
The regiment suffered 24 enlisted men killed or died from wounds in action, and 4 officers and 284 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 312 fatalities.
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References
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