12th Illinois Infantry Regiment
| 12th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Active | May 2, 1861 – August 1, 1861 |
| Disbanded | August 1, 1861 |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Cairo, Illinois |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
The 12th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 months) was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army between May 2, 1861 and August 1, 1861, during the American Civil War.
Service[]
The infantry regiment was organized at Springfield, Illinois and mustered in on May 2, 1861 for a three-month service. The regiment was transferred to Cairo, Illinois, for garrison duty until August 1861. By the time the regiment was mustered out on August 1, 1861, they had lost four to disease.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Dyer (1959), Volume 3 p. 1,049.
Bibliography[]
- Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher. LCCN 59-12963.
Categories:
- Units and formations of the Union Army from Illinois
- 1861 establishments in Illinois
- Military units and formations established in 1861
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1861