Country United States Branch Infantry | Allegiance Union Engagements None | |
Active June 16, 1862 to September 27, 1862 | ||
The 69th 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 69th Illinois Infantry was organized at Camp Douglas at Chicago, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on June 16, 1862 for a term of three months. It served as camp guards of Camp Douglas during its time in service.
The regiment was mustered out on September 27, 1862.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 25 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 25 fatalities.
Commanders
References
69th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA