12th Kansas Militia Infantry Regiment
| 12th Regiment Kansas Militia Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Active | October 9, 1864, to October 29, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements |
Battle of Byram's Ford Battle of Westport |
The 12th Kansas Militia Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The 12th Kansas Militia Infantry was called into service on October 9, 1864. It was disbanded on October 29, 1864.
Detailed service
The unit was called into service to defend Kansas against Major General Sterling Price's raid. The regiment saw action at Byram's Ford, Big Blue, October 22. Westport October 23.
Commander
- Colonel L. S. Treat
See also
References
- Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion (Des Moines, IA: Dyer Pub. Co.), 1908.
- Attribution
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This article contains text from a text now in the public domain: Dyer, Frederick H. (1908). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Des Moines, IA: Dyer Publishing Co.
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