44th Illinois Infantry Regiment
Military unit
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The 44th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry also nicknamed the "Northwest Rifles" was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 44th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry "Northwest Rifles" | |
|---|---|
 Illinois state flag | |
| Active | September 13, 1861, to September 25, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Pea Ridge Battle of Perryville Battle of Stone's River Battle of Chickamauga Siege of Chattanooga Battle of Resaca Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Siege of Atlanta Battle of Jonesboro Battle of Franklin Battle of Nashville |
Service
The 44th Illinois Infantry was organized at Chicago, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on September 25, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out on November 30, 1865.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 6 officers and 129 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 1 officer and 156 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 292 fatalities.[1]
