15th Iowa Infantry

The 15th Iowa Infantry, part of Prentiss' 6th Division in the Army of the Tennessee and commanded by Col. Hugh T. Reid, arrived at Pittsburg Landing on the morning of April 6, 1862. After disembarking, forming on the bluff, and receiving its first ammunition, the regiment remained there about an hour before, under General Grant's orders and guided by one of his staff officers, marching to join McClernand's 1st Division. It entered the field near Oglesby's headquarters, came under artillery and musketry fire while crossing it, then formed line of battle and advanced under fire into the woods. Its commanding colonel officially reported that the regiment held its position from 10 o'clock in the forenoon until 12 o'clock noon, then retired under orders to a new line. Portions of the regiment later fought with other divisions during the rest of the day and on Monday. Present for duty were 760, and its losses were 2 officers and 19 men killed, 7 officers and 149 men wounded, and 2 officers and 6 men captured or missing, for a total of 185.

Shiloh, Tennessee · United States