40th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
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United States 
U.S. Military Wisconsin Wisconsin Military Wisconsin in the Civil War 40th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Brief History
The 39th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Madison, Wisconsin, and it was mustered in June 14,1864. It was mustered out September 16,1864.[1]
Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
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
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).