1st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Wisconsin Wisconsin Military Wisconsin in the Civil War 1st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
Organized at Camp Scott, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and mustered in October 19, 1861 Non-Veterans ordered to Nashville, Tennessee, September 21. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 21st Wisconsin Infantry. Regiment mustered out October 13, 1864 [1]
Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).