10th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
The 10th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army in the eastern theater of the American Civil War.
| 10th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
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| Active | October 14, 1861 – October 25, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel | Alfred R. Chapin |
| Colonel | John G. McMynn |
| Lt. Col. | John H. Ely |
| Lt. Col. | Jacob W. Roby |
Service
The 10th Wisconsin was raised at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and mustered into Federal service October 14, 1861. The regiment was mustered out on October 25, 1864, and the re-enlisted veterans and later recruits transferred to the 21st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Commanders
- Colonel Alfred R. Chapin (October 14, 1861 – January 1863) resigned.
- Colonel John G. McMynn (January 1863 – June 16, 1863) resigned.
- Lt. Col. John H. Ely (June 16, 1863 – September 20, 1863) was mortally wounded at the Battle of Chickamauga.
- Lt. Col. Jacob W. Roby (September 20, 1863 – October 25, 1864) mustered out.
Total enlistments and casualties
The 10th Wisconsin initially mustered 1,029 men and later recruited an additional 601 men, for a total of 1,630 men. The regiment lost 5 officers and 91 enlisted men killed in action or who later died of their wounds, plus another 1 officer and 147 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 244 fatalities.
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