Vermont Civil War Facts
Vermont provided 33,288 of her sons for the war effort which translates to 0.9% (ranked 27th out of 44 states and territories) of the total men who served on both sides of the conflict. There were a total of ?? raids, skirmishes and battles in the state.
Union - 43 States and Territories |
Soldiers (White) recruited |
32,549 |
Sailors/Marines (White) |
619 |
Colored Troops |
120 |
Total number of men recruited |
33,288 |
% of Union Army |
1.2% |
% of state's population |
10.6% |
Overall rank |
19 |
Regiments of foreign-born soldiers |
13th Infantry: Co. A, Irish |
Union Army Deaths |
Killed/Mortally Wounded |
1,809 |
Disease |
2,597 |
Disease in Prison |
486 |
Accidents/Drowning |
70 |
Killed After Capture |
?? |
Murdered |
3 |
Suicide |
10 |
Sunstroke |
12 |
Military Execution |
4 |
Executed By Enemy |
8 |
Known/Not Classified |
23 |
Unknown |
202 |
Total |
5,224 |
State Military Units |
Artillery |
1 regiment
3 batteries
1 company |
Cavalry |
1 regiment |
Infantry |
16 regiments |
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