81st Illinois Infantry Regiment
Military unit
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The 81st Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 81st Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
 Illinois flag | |
| Active | August 21, 1862, to August 5, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Equipment | Battle of Port Gibson Battle of Raymond Battle of Jackson Battle of Champion's Hill Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Lovejoy's Station |
Service
The 81st Illinois Infantry was organized at Anna, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on August 21, 1862.
The regiment was mustered out on August 5, 1865.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 8 officers and 66 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds and 3 officers and 292 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 369 fatalities.[1]
Commanders
- Colonel James J. Dollins - Killed in action at the Siege of Vicksburg, May 22, 1863.
- Colonel Franklin Campbell - Resigned August 20, 1864.
- Lieutenant Colonel Andrew W. Rogers - Mustered out with the regiment.[2]
