15th Michigan Infantry Regiment
Military unit
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The 15th Michigan Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 15th Michigan Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | October 16, 1861, to August 18, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Shiloh Battle of Corinth Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Resaca Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Siege of Atlanta Battle of Jonesborough March to the Sea Battle of Bentonville |
Service
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 335 fatalities over the course of the war. 3 officers and 60 enlisted men were killed in action or from wounds sustained in combat. The other 4 officers and 268 enlisted men died of disease.[1]
Commanders
- Colonel John Morrison Oliver
- Colonel Frederick Sharpe Hutchinson
