20th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Wisconsin     Wisconsin Military   Wisconsin in the Civil War 20th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry

Brief History
The 20th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Madison, Wisconsin, and it was mustered in August 23, 1862. It was ordered to Galveston, Texas, June 22, and had duty there until July 14. It was mustered out July 14, 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.