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The following is a chronological listing of the most significant military activities of the Fifth Iowa during the war. While most of the life of any regiment was spent in camp or garrison, these often boring periods of routine were punctuated by battles and skirmishes in which one's life was on the line. Of course, even in camp, accidents and illness could steal a soldier's life. Nevertheless, the Fifth Iowa Infantry participated in more than its share of battles, and distinguished itself every time it took to the field.
1861
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15 Jul |
Muster |
Burlington, IA |
2 Sep |
Expedition |
Columbia, MO |
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1862
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28 Feb - 8 Apr |
Operations |
New Madrid & Island 10, MO |
3 Mar - 4 Mar |
Engagement |
New Madrid, MO |
6 Mar |
Action |
New Madrid, MO |
15 Mar - 8 Apr |
Siege |
Island 10, TN |
8 Apr |
Capture |
Island 10, TN |
29 Apr - 30 May |
Advance & Siege |
Corinth, MS |
30 May - 12 Jun |
Pursuit |
Booneville, MS |
19 Sep |
Engagement |
Iuka, MS |
3 Oct - 4 Oct |
Battle |
Corinth, MS |
5 Oct - 12 Oct |
Pursuit |
Hatchie River, MS |
31 Oct - 1 Jan |
MS Central RR |
MS to Bolivar, TN |
8 Nov - 9 Nov |
Reconnaissance |
LaGrange, TN |
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1863
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24 Feb - 8 Apr |
Expedition |
Helena, AR |
13 Mar - 5 Apr |
Operations |
Fort Pemberton, MS |
13 Mar - 5 Apr |
Operations |
Greenwood, MS |
25 Apr - 30 Apr |
Movement |
Bruinsburg, MS |
25 Apr - 30 Apr |
Turning |
Grand Gulf, MS |
2 May |
Skirmish |
Bayou Pierrie, MS |
2 May |
Skirmish |
South Fork, MS |
12 May - 13 May |
Engagement |
Raymond, MS |
14 May |
Engagement |
Jackson, MS |
16 May |
Battle |
Baker's Creek, MS |
16 May |
Battle |
Champion's Hill, MS |
16 May |
Battle |
Depot or Midway Hill, MS |
16 May |
Battle |
Edwards, MS |
18 May - 4 Jul |
Siege |
Vicksburg, MS |
Assaults |
Vicksburg, MS |
22 May |
Assaults |
Vicksburg, MS |
20 Oct |
Operations |
Charleston RR, AL |
20 Oct |
Operations |
Memphis RR, AL |
23 Nov - 27 Nov |
Campaign |
Chattanooga, TN |
23 Nov - 27 Nov |
Campaign |
Ringgold, TN |
24 Nov - 25 Nov |
Action |
Missionary Ridge |
24 Nov - 25 Nov |
Action |
Tunnel Hill, TN |
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1864
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1 May - 8 Sep |
Campaign |
Atlanta, GA |
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