27th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

rdf:langString 27th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

rdf:langString 27th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment

rdf:langString * American Civil War ** Siege of Vicksburg ** Little Rock campaign ** Camden Expedition *** Battle of Jenkins' Ferry ** Mobile Campaign *** Battle of Spanish Fort

rdf:langString National color of the 27th Wisconsin

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rdf:langString The 27th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment began organizing in August 1862 but recruiting problems delayed its entry into federal service until March 1863. Predominantly from the Lake Michigan shore counties of the state, the regiment was mainly composed of German immigrants. The 27th Wisconsin played a supporting role in the Siege of Vicksburg and participated in the capture of Little Rock, Arkansas during the year. The regiment served in the Little Rock garrison and saw its first serious combat in the Camden Expedition of 1864, during which it fought in the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry. The regiment was among the Union forces in the Mobile campaign in early 1865, and was involved in the Battle of Spanish Fort. Ending the war in the occupation of Texas, the regiment was mustered out in August before returning to Wisconsin.