Iowa 23rd Volunteer Infantry, Company B (Union)
19/09/1862
Organized - Iowa 23rd Volunteer Infantry, Company B - Iowa
07/06/1863
Battle - Milliken's Bend - Madison Parish, Louisiana
Milliken's Bend
On June 6, 1863, Col. Hermann Lieb with the African Brigade and two companies of the 10th Illinois Cavalry made a reconnaissance toward Richmond, Louisiana just west of the Mississippi River opposite Vicksburg. Lieb encountered enemy troops at the Tallulah railroad depot and drove them back but then retired, fearing that many more Rebels might be near. Lieb formed his men into a battle line at Milliken's Bend on the river and prepared to meet the pursuing enemy. The 23rd Iowa Infantry and two gunboats came…READ MORE
07/06/1863
Battle - Millikens Bend, Louisiana
26/07/1865
Mustered Out - Iowa 23rd Volunteer Infantry, Company B - Iowa
Parent units
regiment -Iowa 23rd Volunteer Infantry (Union)
Related Records
Search for related service records