The Fifth Iowa Volunteer Infantry had a distinguished combat history, and participated with distinction in a number of pivotal battles. Infantry was the backbone of the nineteenth century. In the heat of conflict, the Fifth was steadfast and victorious. The following links describe some of the battles in which they played a role.

Complete List of Military Engagements
Island No. 10 - March to April 1862
Corinth, Mississippi - April to May 1862
Iuka, Mississippi - September 1862
Corinth, Mississippi - October 1862
Port Gibson, Mississippi - May 1863
Raymond, Mississippi - May 1863
Jackson, Mississippi - May 1863
Champion's Hill, Mississippi - May 1863
Vicksburg, Mississippi - May to July 1863
Chattanooga, Tennessee - November 1863
Jonesborough, Georgia - August to September 1864
Nashville, Tennessee - December 1864
Selma, Alabama - April 1865