97th Indiana Infantry Regiment

The 97th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Organized in southwestern Indiana in 1862, the regiment saw action throughout the South at the siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea. They were mustered out June 9, 1865 in Washington, D.C. after a victorious parade through Washington.

Engagements

 * Battle of Griswoldville
 * Battle of Bentonville
 * Battle of Vicksburg
 * Battle of Chattanooga
 * Battle of Noonday Creek
 * Battle of Atlanta
 * Sherman's March to the Sea
 * Carolinas Campaign

Commanders

 * Robert Francis Catterson