114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

The 114th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Service
The 114th Illinois Infantry was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on September 18, 1862. The regiment was mustered out on August 3, 1865 and discharged at Camp Butler, Illinois on August 15, 1865.

Total strength
The regiment consisted of 895 officers and enlisted men that were accepted into service with the unit.

Commanders

 * Colonel James W. Judy - Resigned August 4, 1863.

Reactivation
On January 10, 1969, the 114th was reactivated by Governor Samuel H. Shapiro.

The members of the reactivated 114th Illinois Infantry still serve the State of Illinois in the following ways:
 * Public functions as a ceremonial guard
 * Portray the lives and beliefs of our courageous fore bearers in reenactments held both in Illinois and outside of the state
 * Sponsoring a college scholarship to central Illinois students
 * Functions as the Governor’s Honor Guard when needed
 * Welcomes visiting Presidents to central Illinois