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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 79th (1862-1865)

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

James A. Pressly diary

 Collection — Folder: S1079
Identifier: S1079
Scope and Contents This collection includes a copy of the Civil War diary from James A. Pressly in Marion County, Indiana, in 1865, regarding his service in the 79th Indiana Regiment, as well as copies of Republican campaign tickets indicating Pressly's brother John ran for the position of sheriff of Marion County, Indiana in 1876 and 1880.
Dates: 1865-1880

John Newland collection

 Collection — Folder: S2891
Identifier: S2891
Scope and Contents This collection includes photocopies of two documents related to the military service record of John T. Newland. The first is a copy of Newland’s first discharge certificate from Company E of the 11th Indiana Volunteers after serving a three month term. The discharge is dated August 4, 1861. The second item is a copy of the muster roll for Company D of the 79th Indiana. This document is dated April 1st, 1865. The muster roll lists and describes the men in the regiment, including personal...
Dates: 1861-1865