6th Iowa Infantry

The 6th Iowa Infantry, part of McDowell's 1st Brigade, Sherman's 5th Division, Army of the Tennessee, was commanded by Capt. John Williams, who was wounded, and Capt. Madison M. Walden. On April 6, 1862, the regiment held a position near its camp on the Purdy road at the extreme right of the army until 10 o'clock a.m. It then moved to the left and rear and fought in this vicinity against a strong force of enemy infantry and artillery for four hours, its last position being in Jones field, from which it was ordered to retire about 2.30 p.m. The regiment then fell back to support General Webster's artillery, where it was engaged when the battle closed at sundown. In detachments commanded by company officers, it participated in the movements of the army throughout April 7. Present for duty were 27 officers and 605 men, a total of 632. Its losses were 52 killed, 100 wounded, and 37 captured, for a total of 189.

Shiloh, Tennessee · United States