7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Months)
| 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Active | April 25, 1861–July 25, 1861 |
| Country |
 United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Disbanded | July 25, 1861 |
The 7th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 months) was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army between April 25, 1861–July 25, 1861, during the American Civil War.
Service
The infantry regiment was organized at Camp Yates, Illinois and mustered in by Captain John Pope, United States Army, on April 25th, 1861 for a three-month service. From Camp Yates, they went on duty at Alton, Cairo, Mound City, Illinois and then at St. Louis, Missouri until July, 1861. Companies "E" and "G" formed part of an expedition from Cairo to Little River on June 22nd and 23rd. By the time the regiment was mustered out on July 25th, 1861, they had lost five to disease.[1]
References
- ↑ Dyer (1959), Volume 3 p. 1,046.