5th Missouri Infantry Regiment (Union, 3 years)

The 5th Missouri Infantry Regiment was a Union Army regiment that served during the American Civil War. It was organized in St. Louis, Missouri, in the summer of 1861 and mustered into federal service for a three-year term. The regiment was primarily composed of German immigrants.

The 5th Missouri saw extensive action in the Western Theater. Early engagements included participation in the battles of Pea Ridge (Arkansas) in March 1862, where the regiment sustained significant casualties. Following Pea Ridge, the 5th Missouri took part in the siege of Corinth, Mississippi.

The regiment continued to fight in numerous campaigns throughout the war, including the Vicksburg Campaign in 1863, where it was involved in the siege and capture of the city. They also participated in battles around Chattanooga, Tennessee, including Missionary Ridge.

Towards the latter part of the war, the 5th Missouri was involved in the Atlanta Campaign of 1864, fighting in battles such as Resaca and Kennesaw Mountain. The regiment continued with Sherman's army on the March to the Sea and the subsequent Carolinas Campaign.

The 5th Missouri Infantry Regiment was mustered out of service in July 1865, following the surrender of Confederate forces and the end of the war. The regiment's service was characterized by its heavy participation in some of the most significant battles of the Western Theater, demonstrating its contribution to the Union war effort.