4th Kansas Militia Infantry Regiment
| 4th Kansas Militia Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | October 9 – October 29, 1864 |
| Disbanded | October 29, 1864 |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Type | Militia |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
The 4th Kansas Militia Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service[]
The 4th Kansas Militia Infantry was called into service on October 9, 1864. It was disbanded on October 29, 1864.
Detailed service[]
The unit was called into service to defend Kansas against Maj. Gen. Sterling Price's raid. The regiment saw action at Byram's Ford, Big Blue, October 22. Westport October 23. Mine Creek, Little Osage River, Marias des Cygnes, October 25.
Commander[]
- Colonel W. D. McCain
See also[]
- List of Kansas Civil War Units
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 Kansas
- 1864 establishments in Kansas
- Military units and formations established in 1864
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1864