Overview
The 14th Illinois Infantry (Reorganized) (Three Years’ Service) was an infantry regiment from Illinois that served in the Union Army during the later stages of the American Civil War. This unit was organized as a reconstituted regiment, distinct from the original 14th Illinois Infantry, and served primarily in the Western theater. The regiment was mustered out in September 1865, following the conclusion of hostilities.
This unit is distinct from the 14th Illinois Infantry (Three Years’ Service).
Organization & Service
The 14th Illinois Infantry (Reorganized) was formed after the original regiment’s term expired and was composed of veterans and recruits. The regiment was commanded by Colonel Cyrus Hall, with Lieutenant Colonel Malcomb H. Copeland and Major Carlos C. Cox serving as principal field officers.
Following the surrender of Confederate General Johnston in April 1865, the reorganized 14th Illinois Infantry marched to Washington, D.C., where it participated in the Grand Review of the Armies on May 24, 1865, as part of Sherman’s army. After the review, the regiment traveled by rail and river to Louisville, Kentucky, then by river to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. From there, the regiment marched to Fort Kearny, Nebraska, and subsequently returned to Fort Leavenworth. The regiment was mustered out of service at Fort Leavenworth on September 16, 1865, and arrived in Springfield, Illinois, on September 22, where it received final payment and discharge. The aggregate number of men who belonged to this organization was 1,980, with 480 mustered out at Fort Leavenworth.
Research This Regiment Further
If you’d like to explore this unit’s history in more depth, regimental histories and Civil War reference works offer valuable detail.
Engagements & Campaigns
- March to Washington, D.C., and participation in the Grand Review of the Armies (May 24, 1865)
- Postwar movement to Louisville, Kentucky; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and Fort Kearny, Nebraska
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 14th Illinois Infantry (Reorganized) are not detailed in available primary sources. The aggregate number of men who belonged to the regiment was 1,980, with 480 mustered out at Fort Leavenworth.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Cyrus Hall
- Lieutenant Colonel Malcomb H. Copeland
- Major Carlos C. Cox
Regimental Roster
The complete roster of the 14th Illinois Infantry (Reorganized) (Three Years’ Service) includes the names and service details of all officers and enlisted men who served in the regiment. This roster is a valuable resource for genealogists and researchers interested in the individuals who comprised the unit.
To view the full roster, visit the 14th Illinois Infantry (Reorganized) (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, relevant volumes
- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
- Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- Fox, William F. Regimental Losses in the American Civil War