29th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
The 29th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was a volunteer infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Monument to the 29th Wisconsin Infantry at Vicksburg National Military Park
| 29th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | September 27, 1862 – June 22, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel | Charles R. Gill |
| Colonel | William A. Greene |
| Lt. Colonel | Bradford Hancock |
Service
The 29th Wisconsin was organized at Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered into Federal service September 27, 1862.
The regiment was mustered out on June 22, 1865, at Shreveport, Louisiana.
Casualties
The 29th Wisconsin suffered 1 officer and 76 enlisted men killed in action or who later died of their wounds, plus another 3 officers and 242 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 322 fatalities.
Commanders
- Colonel Charles R. Gill (September 27, 1862 – July 9, 1863) resigned.
- Colonel William A. Greene (July 9, 1863 – January 26, 1865) resigned.
- Lt. Colonel Bradford Hancock (January 26, 1865 – June 22, 1865) mustered out with the regiment.
References
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