31st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
United States U.S. Military
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Military
Wisconsin in the Civil War
31st Regiment, Wisconsin InfantryCompanies
Brief History
. Companies "A," "B," "C," "D," "E" and "F"
Organized at: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and mustered in October 9 1862. Companies "G," "H," "I" and "K" organized at Camp Utley, Racine, Wisconsin, and mustered in December 24, 1862 Grand Review May 24. Companies "A" to "F" mustered out June 20, and Companies "G" to "K" mustered out July 8, 1865 [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).