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Infantry units. In recognition of Illinois’ six regiments' service in the Mexican War, regimental numbers for infantry in the Civil War began at seven. 7th Illinois Infantry Regiment. 8th Illinois Infantry Regiment. 9th Illinois Infantry Regiment. 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment. 11th Illinois Infantry Regiment.
Union Cavalry capture Confederate artillery. The Union started the war with five Regular mounted regiments: the 1st and 2nd U.S. Dragoons, the 1st Mounted Rifles, and the 1st and 2nd Cavalry. These were renumbered the 1st through 5th U.S. Cavalry regiments, respectively, and a 6th was recruited.
The army was reorganized for the Civil War. On July 29, 1861 [6] the ranks of commissary sergeant, saddler sergeant, veterinary sergeant, hospital steward, company quartermaster sergeant and wagoner were added to the cavalry. The ranks of commissary sergeant, drum major and leader of the band and hospital steward were added to the infantry.
Battle of Franklin order of battle: Union. The following Union Army units and commanders fought in the Battle of Franklin of the American Civil War on November 30, 1864. Order of battle compiled from the army organization [1] during the campaign. [2] The Confederate order of battle is shown separately.
The 8th Illinois Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment served the duration of the war, and was the only Illinois cavalry regiment to serve the entire war in the Army of the Potomac. They also aided in the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and served as President Lincoln's ...
Siege of Vicksburg order of battle: Union. The following Union Army units and commanders fought in the Siege of Vicksburg of the American Civil War. The Confederate order of battle is listed separately. Order of battle compiled from the army organization [ 1 ] during the campaign. [ 2 ]
The 7th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry was mustered into service at Camp Butler, Illinois, on October 13, 1861. After the fall of Vicksburg, the 7th Illinois Cavalry served with the Third Cavalry Brigade of the XVI Army Corps, headquartered at Memphis, Tennessee. It was camped north of Collierville, Tennessee, when Confederate General James Ronald ...
Service. The 16th Illinois Cavalry was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, between January and April 1863 from numerous independent companies of Illinois cavalry. The regiment mustered out on August 19, 1865 .