44th Indiana Infantry

The 44th Indiana Infantry, commanded by Col. Hugh B. Reed in the 3rd Brigade under Gen. Lauman, 4th Division under Gen. Hurlbut, Army of the Tennessee, formed in line on Sunday, April 6, 1862, at 8.30 a.m. It repulsed several enemy charges made under orders of Gen. Bragg as the enemy attempted to force this part of the line back. During these engagements the woods caught fire. At 2.30 p.m. the regiment fell back to a line with the 1st Brigade, then to the rear and left of Bloody Pond, where it charged the enemy's infantry and artillery. There seven flag-bearers were shot down. At 4.30 p.m. it slowly fell back and supported siege guns. On Monday, April 7, the regiment fought until 3 p.m. Of 478 men in action, casualties were 1 officer and 33 men killed, 6 officers and 171 men wounded, and 1 man missing, for a total of 212.

Shiloh, Tennessee · United States