20th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Wisconsin Wisconsin Military Wisconsin in the Civil War 20th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 20th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Madison, Wisconsin, and it was mustered in August 23, 1862. It was ordered to Galveston, Texas, June 22, and had duty there until July 14. It was mustered out July 14, 1865. [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.
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).