18th Michigan Infantry Regiment
Military unit
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The 18th Michigan Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 18th Michigan Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | August 26, 1862, to June 26, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Defense of Cincinnati |
Service
The 18th Michigan Infantry was mustered into Federal service at Hillsdale, Michigan, on August 26, 1862.
The regiment was mustered out of service on June 26, 1865.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 18 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 293 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 311 fatalities.[1]
