Overview
The 153rd Indiana Infantry (One Year’s Service) was an infantry regiment organized in Indiana for Federal service during the final months of the American Civil War. Mustered in at Indianapolis in February 1865, the regiment served the Union in the Western Theater, primarily in Kentucky. It was one of several regiments raised in response to late-war calls for additional troops.
Organization & Service
The 153rd Indiana Infantry (One Year’s Service) was organized at Indianapolis, Indiana, in February 1865, drawing its ranks largely from the 11th Congressional District. The regiment was officially mustered into Federal service on March 1, 1865, under the command of Colonel Oliver H. P. Carey, Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Ellis, and Major James F. Wildman. On March 5, 1865, the regiment departed Indiana for Louisville, Kentucky.
Upon arrival in Louisville, the regiment was ordered to Russellville, Kentucky, with detachments sent to Bowling Green, Hopkinsville, and other points in the region. While stationed in Kentucky, Companies D, G, and H were involved in several skirmishes with guerrilla forces. The regiment remained in this area until June 16, 1865, when it returned to Louisville. There, it was assigned to duty at Taylor Barracks, performing garrison and provost duties until mustered out of service on September 4, 1865.
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Engagements & Campaigns
- Skirmishes with guerrillas in Kentucky (Spring–Summer 1865)
- Garrison and provost duty at Taylor Barracks, Louisville, Kentucky (June–September 1865)
Casualties
- Original strength: 1,002
- Gained by recruits: 31
- Total enrolled: 1,033
- Loss by death: 47
- Deserted: 79
- Unaccounted for: 2
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Oliver H. P. Carey
- Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Ellis
- Major James F. Wildman
Regimental Roster
The complete roster of the 153rd Indiana Infantry (One Year’s Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster provides names, ranks, and service details for all who served in the regiment.
To view the full roster, visit the 153rd Indiana Infantry (One Year’s Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, relevant volumes
- Indiana Adjutant General’s Report
- Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- Federal Publishing Company, The Union Army, Vol. 3 (1908)