27th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

27th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
National color of the 27th Wisconsin
ActiveMarch 7, 1863 – August 5, 1865
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchInfantry
Size
  • 865 officers and men (initial)
  • 585 officers and men (final)
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Conrad Krez

The 27th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment began organizing in August 1862 but recruiting problems delayed its entry into federal service until March 1863. Predominantly from the Lake Michigan shore counties of the state, the regiment was mainly composed of German immigrants. The 27th Wisconsin played a supporting role in the Siege of Vicksburg and participated in the capture of Little Rock, Arkansas during the year. The regiment served in the Little Rock garrison and saw its first serious combat in the Camden Expedition of 1864, during which it fought in the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry. The regiment was among the Union forces in the Mobile campaign in early 1865, and was involved in the Battle of Spanish Fort. Ending the war in the occupation of Texas, the regiment was mustered out in August before returning to Wisconsin.