17th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry | |
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Wisconsin flag | |
Active | March 15, 1862 to July 14, 1865 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Engagements |
Battle of Corinth Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign Battle of Port Gibson Battle of Champion's Hill Siege of Vicksburg Atlanta Campaign Carolinas Campaign Battle of Bentonville |
The 17th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was organized in Madison, Wisconsin and mustered into federal service on March 15, 1862. The 17th Wisconsin fought in the Battle of Corinth, Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign, Battle of Port Gibson, Battle of Champion's Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, Atlanta Campaign, Carolinas Campaign, and the Battle of Bentonville.[citation needed]
The regiment was mustered out on July 14, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.[citation needed]
Casualties[]
The 17th Wisconsin suffered 41 enlisted men killed in action or who later died of their wounds, plus another 228 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 269 fatalities.[1][Clarification needed]
Colonels[]
- Colonel John L. Doran
- Colonel Adam Gale Malloy
See also[]
References[]
External links[]
- 17th Wisconsin & Missouri State Guard Association - Living History
- [1] to see correct versions of their flags
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