6th Regiment, Iowa Infantry

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Brief History
This Unit was organized at Burlington and mustered in July 17, 1861. They mustered out July 21, 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.

Company A - enrolled in Linn County

Company B - enrolled in Lucas County

Company C - enrolled in Hardin County

Company D - enrolled in Appanoose County

Company E - enrolled in Monroe County

Company F - enrolled in Clarke County

Company G - enrolled in Johnson County

Company H - enrolled in Lee County

Company I - enrolled in Des Moines County

Company K - enrolled in Henry County