| 55th Illinois Infantry Regiment, U.S. Volunteers "Canton Rifles" | |
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 Illinois state flag | |
| Active | October 31, 1861, to August 14, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Shiloh Siege of Corinth Vicksburg Campaign Battle of Chickasaw Bayou Battle of Fort Hindman (Arkansas Post) Battle of Snyder's Bluff Battle of Jackson (MS) Battle of Champion Hill Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Collierville Third Battle of Chattanooga Atlanta Campaign Battle of Resaca Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Atlanta Battle of Ezra Church Battle of Jonesborough Battle of Allatoona Pass March to the Sea Battle of Fort McAllister (1864) Carolinas Campaign Battle of Bentonville |
The 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment is sometimes referred to as the Canton Rifles or the Douglas Brigade 2nd Regiment.