8th Illinois Infantry Regiment

8th Illinois Infantry Regiment
Illinois flag
ActiveApril 25, 1861, to May 4, 1866
CountryUnited States United States
AllegianceUnion
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
TypeInfantry
EngagementsBattle of Fort Henry
Battle of Fort Donelson
Battle of Shiloh
Siege of Corinth
Battle of Thompson's Station
Battle of Port Gibson
Battle of Raymond
Battle of Champion Hill
Siege of Vicksburg
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Col. Richard J. Oglesby

The 8th Illinois Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.