1st Regiment
Infantry
Organized at Keokuk for three months and
mustered in May 14, 1861. Left State for Missouri June 13. Moved from Macon City to Renick
and Booneville June 15-21. Lyons' advance on Springfield, Mo., June-July. Expedition to
Forsyth July 20-25. Action at Forsyth July 22. Dug Springs August 2. Battle of Wilson's
Creek August 10. Retreat to Springfield, thence to Rolla. Mustered out August 20, 1861.
Regiment lost during service 1 Officer and
19 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded, and 8 Enlisted men by disease. Total 28.
