36th Ill. Vol. Inft.

36th Ill. Vol. Inft.

       From the Report of the State of Illinois, Revised in 1900 by Brig. Gen. J. N. Reece

HISTORY OF THIRTY-SIXTH INFANTRY

       The Thirty-sixth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Camp Hammond,near Aurora, Ill., by Colonel N. Greusel, and was mustered into the service by Colonel Brackett, U. S. Mustering Officer, September 23, 1861, for a term of three years, or during the war.   The Regiment numbered 965 officers and enlisted men, and had two companies of Cavalry, ("A" and "B") 186 officers and men.   On September 24, moved via Quincy, Ill., to St. Louis, Mo., where the companies of Infantry were armed.   Companies "A" and "B" receiving Minnie and Enfield rifles, the other companies remodeled Springfield muskets calibre 69.   On September 28, left St. Louis by rail for Rolla, Mo., Leaving the Cavalry at Benton Barrackes.   Went into camp at Rolla, September 29, remaining there until January 14, 1862, the time being taken up with severe drill, camp and postguard duty, and an occasional scout.   Left Rolla January 14, 1862, for Springfield, Mo., the Thirty-fifth, Forty-fourth and Thirty-sixth Illinois Infantry, and Twenty-fifth Missouri Infantry composing the Brigade commanded by Colonel Osterhaus.   Passed through Springfield on the 14th of February.   Halted on the 22d and remained for a few days near Bentonville, Ark.   Companies "B" and "K" participated in the fight at that place March 6; was engaged in the battles at Leetown March 7, and Pea Ridge March 8; went into camp at Keitsville, Mo., after the fight.   Broke camp April 5 and started for Batesville, Ark., reaching that point May 3.   Here the Regiment was transferred to the command of General Asboth, who started with his command from Batesville for Cape Girardeau, Mo., May 11, arriving on the 22.   On the 23d embarked on a boat for Hamburg Landing, Tenn., marching out to Corinth, Miss., on the 29th.   On evacuation of Corinth, marched to Booneville, and from there to Rienzi, remaining there until September 6; then ordered to Cincinnati; went into camp in Covington, Ky.   From there ordered to Louisville, arriving September 19; was assigned to General Sheridan's Division.   Started October 1 on the Kentucky campaign, marching via Bardstown and Springfield to Perryville, at which place it was engaged October 8.   Moved thence in pursuit of Bragg via Danville abd Lancastr to Crab Orchard, returning via Lancaster, Daville, Lebanon, Newmarket, ave City and Bowling Green to Nashville, near which pladce it encamped November 8.   Remaining in cap at this place, "Seven Mile Creek" and "Mill Creek" until December 26, the Regiment broke camp and started on the Murfreesboro campaign.   On December 31 took part in the battle of Stone River.   After the battle abd evacuation of Murfreesboro, went into camp on the bank of Stone River, on the Shelbyville Pike, where it remained until June 24, 1862.