The 69th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 69th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
 Illinois state flag | |
| Active | June 16, 1862, to September 27, 1862 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | None |
Service edit
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 edit
The regiment suffered 25 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 25 fatalities.[1]
Commanders edit
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unilinf5.htm#69th The Civil War Archive website after Dyer, Frederick Henry. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. 3 vols. New York: Thomas Yoseloff, 1959.
- ^ http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcivilw/f&s/067-fs.htm Illinois in the Civil War website after Illinois Adjutant General's muster rolls
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