| 39th Regiment Indiana Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Active | August 29, 1861 – October 15, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry and Mounted Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Shiloh Siege of Corinth Battle of Stones River Tullahoma Campaign Battle of Liberty Gap Battle of Chickamauga Chattanooga Campaign Battle of Lookout Mountain Battle of Missionary Ridge |
The 39th Regiment Indiana Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment fought at Shiloh, Corinth, and Stones River. In April 1863 the unit acquired horses and Spencer rifles and became mounted infantry,[1] serving in the Tullahoma campaign and at Chickamauga. On October 15, 1863, the unit was renamed the 8th Indiana Cavalry Regiment.