6th Michigan Heavy Artillery Regiment
Military unit
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The 6th Michigan Heavy Artillery Regiment was an artillery regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 6th Michigan Heavy Artillery Regiment | |
|---|---|
 Michigan state flag | |
| Active | June 10, 1863, to August 20, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Artillery |
| Engagements | Battle of Baton Rouge Siege of Port Hudson Battle of Mobile Bay |
Service
The 6th Michigan Heavy Artillery was redesignated from the 6th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Port Hudson, Louisiana, as a reward for its performance at the Siege of Port Hudson.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 2 officers and 76 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 6 officers and 498 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 582 fatalities.[2]