| 10th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry (3 Year) | |
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| Active | July 29, 1861 to July 11, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Missionary Ridge Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Siege of Atlanta March to the Sea Battle of Bentonville |
The 10th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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The 10th Illinois Infantry was mustered into state service at Dixon, Illinois on April 21, 1861 and mustered into Federal service on May 24, 1861 for a three year enlistment.
The regiment saw service at the Battle of Island Number Ten, the Battle of Resaca, the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, the March to the Sea and the Carolinas Campaign.
The regiment was mustered out on July 4, 1865 and discharged at Chicago, Illinois on July 11, 1865.
The regiment suffered 2 officers and 48 enlisted men killed in action or mortally wounded and 136 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 186 fatalities.[1]