55th Regiment, Illinois Infantry

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Brief History
The 55th Regiment, Illinois Infantry was organized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois, and mustered in on October 31, 1861. The regiment moved to Little Rock, Arkansas on June 30-July 6 and mustered out on August 14, 1865.

Companies in this Regiment with County 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.

Other Sources
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