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Illinois 56th Infantry (Union)

Muster
  • Muster In Date:Feb 27, 1862
  • Muster Out Date:Aug 12, 1865
Other
  • Leaders:
    • 4th Missouri Cavalry Company F: Lt Alexander Mueller
    • Escort
    • Escort: 5th Missouri Cavalry Company C
    • Brigadier General Charles S. Hamilton
    • Brigadier General Isaac Quinby
    • Brigadier General Jeremiah C. Sullivan
    • Brigadier General John E. Smith
    • Captain Pinckney J. Welsh
    • Colonel Green B. Raum
    • Colonel Samuel A. Holmes
    • Lieutenant Colonel Green Berry Raum
battles
Name
Start Date
End Date
Duration
Place
Big Black River BridgeMay 17, 1863May 17, 1863< 1 dayHinds County, Mississippi
BentonvilleMar 19, 1865Mar 21, 18652 day(s)Bentonville, North Carolina
Siege of CorinthApr 29, 1862May 30, 186231 day(s)Corinth, Mississippi
Champion HillMay 16, 1863May 16, 1863< 1 dayHinds County, Mississippi
VicksburgMay 18, 1863Jul 4, 186347 day(s)Vicksburg, Mississippi
Battle of CorinthOct 3, 1862Oct 4, 18621 day(s)Corinth, Mississippi

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