Connecticut Civil War Facts
Connecticut provided 55,864 of her sons for the war effort which translates to 1.5% (ranked 25th out of 44 states and territories) of the total men who served on both sides of the conflict. There were a total of 0 raids, skirmishes and battles in the state.
Union - 43 States and Territories |
Soldiers (White) recruited |
51,937 |
Sailors/Marines (White) |
2,163 |
Colored Troops |
1,764 |
Total number of men recruited |
55,864 |
% of Union Army |
2.0% |
% of state's population |
12.1 % |
Overall rank |
14 |
Regiments of foreign-born soldiers |
1st Infantry: 1 company (Co. B, German)
6th Infantry: 2 companies (Co. B, German; Co. H, German)
9th Infantry (Irish)
11th Infantry: 1 company (German) |
Union Army Deaths |
Killed/Mortally Wounded |
1,947 |
Disease |
2,542 |
Disease in Prison |
526 |
Accidents/Drowning |
101 |
Murdered |
3 |
Suicide |
12 |
Sunstroke |
9 |
Military Execution |
24 |
Executed By Enemy |
?? |
Known/Not Classified |
35 |
Unknown |
155 |
Total |
5,354 |
State Military Units |
Artillery |
2 batteries
3 battalions |
Cavalry |
1 regiment |
Infantry |
28 regiments
1 garrison guard |
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