38th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry

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Brief History
The 38th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry Companies "A," "B," "C" and "D" were organized at Madison, Wisconsin, and were mustered in April 15, 1861.Companies "F," "G," "H," "I" and "K" joined October 1,1864.It was in the Grand Review May 28. The 2nd Battalion was mustered out June 6, 1865. The 1st Battalion was on duty at Arsenal, Washington, during trial and execution of President Lincoln's assassins. It was mustered out July 26, 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.