48th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

The 48th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was a volunteer infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

48th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
ActiveFebruary 1865 – March 24, 1866
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchInfantry
SizeRegiment
EngagementsAmerican Civil War
Commanders
ColonelUri B. Pearsall
Lt. ColonelHenry B. Shears

Service

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The 48th Wisconsin was organized at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and mustered into Federal service in February and March 1865. It was organized under the supervision of Lieutenant Colonel Henry B. Shears, Colonel Uri B. Pearsall being at the time in service as lieutenant colonel of a colored regiment.

The regiment was mustered out on March 24, 1866, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Casualties

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The 48th Wisconsin suffered 16 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 16 fatalities.[1]

Commanders

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  • Colonel Uri B. Pearsall (January 26, 1865 – December 30, 1865) previously served as lieutenant colonel, 99th United States Colored Infantry Regiment. Received an honorary brevet to brigadier general.
  • Lieutenant Colonel Harry B. Shears (December 30, 1865 – March 24, 1866) commanded the regiment after Pearsall mustered out. Designated for promotion to colonel but never mustered. Previously served as captain of Co. B, 39th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment.

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