146th Illinois Infantry Regiment
| 146th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
 Illinois state flag | |
| Active | September 18, 1864, to July 5, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Role | Guard duty |
| Engagements | None |
The 146th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The 146th Illinois Infantry was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, and mustered into Federal service on September 18, 1864, for a one-year enlistment. The regiment were sent to various locations in Illinois such as Brighton, Quincy and Jacksonville, performing guard duty on drafted men and substitutes. The remaining companies were assigned to guard duty at Camp Butler, Illinois.[1][2]
The regiment was mustered out of service on July 5, 1865.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 38 enlisted men who died of disease for a total of 38 fatalities.[3]
Commanders
See also
Notes
- ↑ "History of 146th Illinois Infantry". illinoisgenweb.org. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
- ↑ "Battle Unit Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
- ↑ https://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unilif10.htm#146th The Civil War Archive website after Dyer, Frederick Henry. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. 3 vols. New York: Thomas Yoseloff, 1959.
- ↑ http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcivilw/f&s/146-fs.htm Illinois in the Civil War website after Illinois Adjutant General's muster rolls