16th Iowa Infantry

The 16th Iowa Infantry, part of Miller's 2d Brigade, Prentiss' 6th Division, Army of the Tennessee, was commanded by Col. Alexander Chambers, who was wounded, and Lieut. Col. Add H. Sanders. Early on April 6, 1862, the regiment formed on the bluff at Pittsburg Landing and for the first time received ammunition. After remaining there for an hour, it marched with the 15th Iowa by order of General Grant to support McClernand's 1st Division. Near Oglesby's headquarters it came under artillery and musket fire, formed a line of battle about 10.30 in the morning, advanced to the edge of timber, held that position for an hour or more, and then retired under orders. Later that day, under Lieutenant Colonel Sanders, it supported Schwartz's battery. On Monday it was on the reserve line. Present for duty were 785 men, and its losses were 2 officers and 15 men killed, 11 officers and 90 men wounded, and 13 men captured or missing, for a total of 131.

Shiloh, Tennessee · United States