| 148th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry | |
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| Active | February 21, 1865 to September 5, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
The 148th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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The 148th Illinois Infantry was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on February 21, 1865 for a one year enlistment. The 148th served in garrisons and operated against guerillas, first at Tullahoma, Tennessee and alter along the line of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad.
The regiment was mustered out of service on September 5, 1865.
The regiment suffered 2 enlisted men killed in action or mortally wounded, and 1 officer and 70 enlisted men who died of disease for a total of 73 fatalities.[1]