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94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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Country
  
United States

Branch
  
Infantry

Allegiance
  
Union

Active
  
August 20, 1862 to July 17, 1865

Engagements
  
Battle of Prairie Grove Siege of Vicksburg Fort Morgan Operations against Mobile, Alabama

The 94th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, nicknamed the "McLean Regiment," was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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Service

The 94th Illinois Infantry was organized in McLean County, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on August 20, 1862.

The regiment was mustered out on July 17, 1865 at Galveston, Texas..

Total strength and casualties

The regiment suffered 9 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds and 4 officers and 162 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 175 fatalities.

Commanders

  • Colonel William W. Orme - Promoted to brigadier general on April 4, 1863.
  • Colonel John McNulta - Mustered out with the regiment.
  • References

    94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Wikipedia