58th Illinois Infantry Regiment
Military unit
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The 58th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry also known as the "Lyon Color Guard" was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 58th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry "Lyon Color Guard" | |
|---|---|
 Illinois state flag | |
| Active | February 11, 1862, to April 15, 1866 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Capture of Fort Henry Capture of Fort Donelson Battle of Shiloh Battle of Corinth Battle of Nashville Pleasant Hill, Louisiana |
Service
The 58th Illinois Infantry was organized at Chicago, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on December 26, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out on April 15, 1866.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 8 officers and 75 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 4 officers and 211 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 298 fatalities.[1]
Commanders
- Colonel William Francis Lynch - mustered out with the regiment.[2]
