The Illinois in the Civil War Message Board

Re: 126th Regt., Ill Volunteer Infantry

Mustered in 9/4/1862 at Alton,IL. Duty at LaGrange, Tenn untill January 1863. Moved to Jackson, Tenn. December 1862 then to Humbolt, Tenn. Action at Humbolt December 21. 4 companies on duty at Jackson, Tenn and 6 companis at Humbolt Tenn till March 25, 1863. Moved to Vickburg Miss. May 25 to 28. Seige of Vicksburg May 28 to July 4. Moved to Helena Ark. on July 24. Expedition against Little Rock August 1 to September 10. Moved to Duvalls Bluff October 24 till August 19, 1864 Action at Clinton June 25 and 26. Moved to Pine BLuff Ark. August 19 till Feb. 12, 1865 Mustered out July 12, 1865
Just a short coverage. You can learn much more at Illinis in the Civil War website.
Frank

Messages In This Thread

126th Regt., Ill Volunteer Infantry
Re: 126th Regt., Ill Volunteer Infantry