46th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 46th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, on March 1, 1865. The last company was mustered into the service of the United States on that date. Active Duty The regiment left Wisconsin on March 5, 1865 and traveled to Athens, Alabama,. There, the
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45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Sigel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was sent forward by companies to Nashville, TN, in the latter part of 1864 and the early part of 1865. Active Duty A portion of the regiment held a position in the trenches near Ft. Negley
44th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 44th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, and sent forward by companies. Active Duty Company A left the state on October 10, 1864, going directly to Nashville, Tennessee, and was followed by four other companies at various dates before the Battle of Nashville
43rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 43rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Washburn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in September and October 1864. The companies were mustered into service at different dates in September and left the state on October 9, 1864, under orders to report to General Sherman at Atlanta. Active Duty By
42nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 42nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment organized at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, with the last company mustered into service on September 7, 1864. The regiment left the state on September 20 and proceeded directly to Cairo, Illinois, where they stationed for post and garrison duty. Active Duty On October
41st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 41st Wisconsin Infantry regiment was organized at Camp Washburn, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and mustered into the service of the United States on June 8, 1864. Active Duty The regiment proceeded to Memphis, TN, and was assigned to drill, guard and patrol duty. The 41st assisted in the defense of
40th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 40th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, on June 14, 1864. Active Duty They proceeded directly to Memphis, Tennessee, where they were assigned to drill, guard, and patrol duty, and engaged in minor actions and skirmishes. The regiment assisted in the defense of Memphis
39th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 39th Infantry Regiment was organized for the "Hundred Days' Service" at Camp Washburn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Active Duty They left the state on June 13, 1864, and proceeded directly to Memphis, Tennessee. There, the regiment was assigned to drill, guard, and patrol duty, and engaged in occasional skirmishes.
38th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization Companies A, B, C, and D of the 38th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment were mustered into service on April 15, 1864, at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin. Active Duty They left the state on May 3 and went directly to Virginia, arriving at White House, Virginia, on June 1. The