The 16th Kansas Militia Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 16th Regiment Kansas Militia Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Active | October 9, 1864 – October 29, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Byram's Ford Battle of Westport |
Service edit
The 16th Kansas Militia Infantry was called into service on October 9, 1864. It was disbanded on October 29, 1864.
Detailed service edit
The unit was called into service to defend Kansas against Maj. Gen. Sterling Price's raid. The regiment saw action at Byram's Ford, Big Blue, October 22. Westport October 23.
See also edit
References edit
- Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion (Des Moines, IA: Dyer Pub. Co.), 1908.
- Attribution
This article contains text from a text now in the public domain: Dyer, Frederick H. (1908). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Des Moines, IA: Dyer Publishing Co.
