72nd Illinois Infantry Regiment
Military unit
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The 72nd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, known as the "First Chicago Board of Trade Regiment" was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 72nd Regiment Illinois Volunteer "1st Board of Trade Regt" | |
|---|---|
 Illinois state flag | |
| Active | August 23, 1862, to August 7, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Champion's Hill Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Franklin Battle of Nashville |
Service
72nd Regiment Illinois was organized at Chicago, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on August 23, 1862.
The regiment carried 3 flags made in Kentucky. One was a national flag with the inscription "Presented by S. T. Suit, of Kentucky, to the Board of Trade Regiment of Chicago." in the central stripe in gold. The other flags were 2 guidons made of silk.[1]
The regiment was discharged from service on August 7, 1865.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 7 officers and 79 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 3 officers and 145 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 234 fatalities.[2]
Commanders
- Colonel Frederick Augustus Starring - Mustered out with the regiment.[3]
