10th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Year)

The 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army between July 29, 1861 and July 11, 1865, during the American Civil War.

Service
The 10th Illinois Infantry was mustered into state service at Dixon, Illinois on April 21, 1861 and mustered into Federal service on May 24, 1861 for a three year enlistment. The regiment saw service at the Battle of Island Number Ten, the Battle of Resaca, the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, the March to the Sea and the Carolinas Campaign. The regiment was mustered out on July 4, 1865 and discharged at Chicago, Illinois on July 11, 1865.

Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 2 officers and 48 enlisted men killed in action or mortally wounded and 136 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 186 fatalities.

Commanders

 * Colonel James D. Morgan - promoted to brigadier general on July 17, 1862.
 * Colonel John Tillson - discharged with the regiment