147th Illinois Infantry Regiment
Military unit
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The 147th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 147th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
 Illinois state flag | |
| Active | February 18, 1865, to January 20, 1866 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
Service
The 147th Illinois Infantry was organized at Chicago, Illinois, and mustered into Federal service on February 18, 1865, for a one-year enlistment. The 147th served in garrisons and operated against guerillas in Georgia.
The regiment was mustered out of service on January 20, 1866.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 3 enlisted men killed in action or mortally wounded, and 31 enlisted men who died of disease for a total of 34 fatalities.[1]