| 71st Regiment Indiana Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 21, 1862 – February 22, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Richmond |
The 71st Regiment Indiana Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The 71st Indiana Infantry was organized at Terre Haute, Indiana, beginning July 21, 1862, and mustered in for three years service August 18, 1862, at Indianapolis under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Melville D. Topping.
The regiment left Indiana for Lexington, Kentucky and was assigned to the 1st Brigade, Army of Kentucky.
The 71st Indiana Infantry ceased to exist on February 22, 1863, when its designation was changed to the 6th Indiana Cavalry.
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This article contains text from a text now in the public domain : Dyer, Frederick H. (1908). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Des Moines, IA: Dyer Publishing Co. 
