The 53rd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment from Illinois that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment fought at Shiloh, Hatchie's Bridge, Vicksburg, the March to the Sea, the Carolinas campaign, and Bentonville. After the war ended, it participated in the Grand Review of the Armies before being mustered out of service.
| 53rd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
 Illinois state flag | |
| Active | Jan. 1862 – July 22, 1865 |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance | Union Illinois |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Equipment | Rifled musket |
| Engagements |
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Service
The 53rd Illinois Infantry was organized at Ottawa, Illinois and mustered into Federal service in January 1862.
The regiment was mustered out on July 22, 1865.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 8 officers and 80 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 2 officers and 137 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 227 fatalities.[1]
Commanders
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