99th Indiana Infantry Regiment

The 99th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

99th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Flag of the United States, 1863-1865
ActiveAugust 21, 1862, to June 5, 1865
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchInfantry
Engagements
Siege of Vicksburg
Battle of Missionary Ridge
Battle of Resaca
Battle of Dallas
Battle of Big Shanty
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
Battle of Atlanta
Battle of Jonesborough
Battle of Bentonville

Service

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The 99th Indiana was mustered into Federal service at South Bend, Indiana, on August 21, 1862.

The regiment mustered out and its remaining recruits with the regiment were amalgamated with the 48th Indiana Volunteer Infantry on June 5, 1865.

Strength and Casualties

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The 99th Indiana originally mustered 900 men, and added 84 recruits over the course of the war. The regiment lost 178 men from death from all causes, Another 38 men of the 99th deserted, and two were missing in action.

Colonels

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  • Alexander Fowler
  • Josiah Farrar

See also

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References

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