| 37th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry "Fremont Rifles" | |
|---|---|
 Illinois state flag | |
| Active | September 18, 1861, to May 15, 1866 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Pea Ridge Battle of Prairie Grove Siege of Vicksburg |
The 37th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, nicknamed the "Fremont Rifles" and "Illinois Greyhounds", was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. [1]
The 37th Illinois Infantry was organized at Chicago, Illinois, and mustered into Federal service on September 18, 1861.
The Regiment suffered casualties of the 54 members of Company A: 5 killed, 4 mortally wounded and 24 wounded. [2]
The regiment was mustered out on May 15, 1866.
The regiment suffered 7 officers and 91 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds and 5 officers and 164 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 267 fatalities. [1]
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