5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry,

United States  U.S. Military   Wisconsin     Wisconsin Military   Wisconsin in the Civil War 5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry,

Brief History
Organized at Madison, Wis., and mustered in July 12, 1861. Richmond, Virginia, and Washington, D. C., May 18-June 2. Corps Review June 8. Mustered out June 24 (three Companies) and July 11, 1865.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.