124th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry "Excelsiors" | |
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Active | September 10, 1862 - August 16, 1865 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Nickname(s) | Excelsior Regiment |
Engagements | Operations against Vicksburg Central Mississippi Campaign Battle of Port Gibson Battle of Raymond Battle of Jackson, Mississippi Battle of Champion Hill Siege of Vicksburg Mobile Campaign Battle of Spanish Fort Battle of Fort Blakely |
The 124th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, also known as the Excelsior Regiment, was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.[1]