| 15th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry | |
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| Active | October 16, 1861 to August 18, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Shiloh Battle of Corinth Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Resaca Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Siege of Atlanta March to the Sea Battle of Bentonville |
The 15th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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The 15th Michigan Infantry was organized at Ypsilanti and Detroit, Michigan between October 16, 1861 and March 13, 1862 and was mustered into Federal service for a three year enlistment on March 20, 1862 .
The regiment was mustered out of service on August 18, 1865.
The regiment suffered 3 officers and 60 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 4 officers and 268 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 335 fatalities.[1]