10th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment

The Tenth Infantry was organized at Flint, completing its formation in February, 1862. It was composed of the following local companies, the "Byron Guard", of Byron, the "Saginaw Rangers" of Saginaw, the "Orion Union Guard" of Orion, the "Sanillac Pioneers" of Sanilac, the "Scarret Guard" of Port Huron, the "Holt Guard" of Almont, the "Lum Guard" of Memphis, the "McClelland Guard" of Pontiac, the "Genesee Rangers" of Flint and the "Dickerson Guard" of Hillsdale.

The Regiment left the state April 22, 1862, under the command of Colonel Charles M. Lum, joining the army under General Hallock, at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., being assigned to the Second Brigade, General Pope's Division. The Tenth was in the presence of the Confederates the moment it reached its destination, commencing at once a series of marches and skirmishes that occupied every day, together with the hard work of building trenches and fortifications. When the Confederates retreated from Corinth the Tenth went into camp at that place, where it remained until June 20th, enjoying a much needed rest, when it was ordered to Tuscumbia, Ala. Detachment's of the Regiment were sent out from this place to occupy certain positions and act as provost guard.

In September the Tenth marched to Nashville, where it was engaged in building fortifications, taking part in reconnaissances, guarding trains, all the while suffering severely from short rations. The Regiment was then assigned to the First Brigade, Second Division, Fourteenth Army Corp, Army of the Cumberland. During the winter the Regiment was constantly on duty, making many and long marches; but, met with no serious loss in battle. It had frequent contacts with the southern forces while guarding trains. losing a number of men in these engagements. In September, 1863, the Regiment was at Bridgeport, Ala, crossed the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, arriving at Chicamauga Station the 26th. It was constantly in motion, occupying a number of towns during the fall and summer.

The Regiment veteranized at Rossville, 335 men re-enlisting on the 6th of Feb. 1864, with the expectation of going home for a 30 day furlough. While anticipating such a pleasant event, orders were received for the regiment to move with the army in a general advance toward Dalton, Ga. At Buzzards Roost, Feb. 25th, the Confederates were found strongly fortified, and the Tenth was pushed upon the confederate works, meeting a storm of grape and canister, causing a loss of 13 killed, 35 wounded and 17 missing, for a total loss of 65 men.The following month the Regiment was returned to Michigan, arriving at Detroit, March 11th, and was furloughed for 30 days. May 11th., the Tenth was back in Chattanooga, thence to Georgia, marching by way of Dalton and Kenesaw Mountain, crossing the Chattahoochie River the 17th, then taking part in the Siege of Atlanta. The Tenth was a part of General Sherman's army and participated in the march from Atlanta to the Sea, then after a number of skirmishes with the southern defenders, arrived before Savannah, December the 11th. When that city fell, the Tenth encamped there until January 20, 1865, when it started with the balance of the army on the campaign in the Carolinas. The Tenth crossed the Savannah River at Sister's Ferry, Feb. 6th, then was engaged with the Confederates at Fayetteville, N.C., March 11th, crossing the Cape Fear River on the 12th. The Regiment skirmished heavily with southern forces at Averysboro, N.C. the 16th, then fighting in the battle at Bentonville on the 19th. The Tenth then marched on to Raleigh, reaching Goldsboro on the 23rd. The line of march was then continued to Richmond, Va., as that city had fallen into the hands of Union troops upon the Surrender of General Lee. On the 10th of May, 1865, the Regiment was marched to Washington, D. C., where it took part in the Grand Review with General Sherman's army on the 24th.

The Regiment, then in command of Colonel Dunphy, started for Louisville, KY., where it was mustered out of service on July 19, 1865, returning to Jackson, Mich., on the 22nd, then on the 1st of August, 1865 was paid off and disbanded.

During their term of Federal service, they were engaged at:

Farminghan,Ms.	Corinth,Ms.	Boonville,Ms.
Nashville,Tn.	Stone River,Tn.	Lavergne,Tn.
Antioch,Tn.	Mission Ridge,Ga.	Chickamauga,Ga.
Ringgold,Tn.	Buzzards's Roost,Ga.	Resaca,Ga.
Rome,Ga.	Dallas,Ga.	Kenesaw Mt.,Ga.
Chattahoochee River	Peach Tree Creek,Ga.	Sandtown,Ga.
Durrant's Mill, Ga.	Red Oak Turnabout,Ga.	Jonesboro,Ga.
Rough and Ready,Ga.	Siege of Atlanta,Ga.	Florence,Al.
Louisville,Ga.	Savannah,Ga.	Averysboro,Ga.
Smithfield Roads,N.C.	Bentonville,N.C.

ORGANIZATION

Organized at Flint, Mich., and mustered in February 6, 1862.
Left State for Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. April 22.
Attached to 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Army Mississippi to September, 1862.
2nd Brigade, 13th Division, Army of the Ohio to November, 1862.
1st Brigade, 4th Division, Center 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland to January, 1863.
1st Brigade, 4th Division, 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland to June, 1863.
1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Reserve Corps, Army of the Cumberland to October, 1863.
2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army Corps to July, 1865.

1862-1865

Total Enrollment	1514
Killed in Action	62
Died of Wounds	26
Died in Confederate Prisons	9
Died of Disease	86
Discharged from Wounds	178
Total Casualty Rate	23.8%

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Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 2889 men. Bibliography for Research:
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