- Joined
- Oct 10, 2012
- Location
- Mt. Jackson, Va
Soldiers of the 5th Connecticut Infantry in a fort outside of Atlanta. The 5th was in the First Brigade, First Division, 20th Corps. They were formerly in the AOP with the 12th Corps, but they were consolidated with the 11th Corps to form the 20th Corps after Gettysburg. Under Sherman, the 5th served at the Battles of Resaca, New Hope Church, Cassville, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, the March to the Sea, Bentonville, and the Carolinas Campaign.
The regiment lost a total of 193 men during service; 6 officers and 104 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 1 officer and 82 enlisted men died of disease.
The regiment lost a total of 193 men during service; 6 officers and 104 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 1 officer and 82 enlisted men died of disease.