34th Indiana Infantry Regiment
The 34th Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment, nicknamed The Morton Rifles, was an Infantry Regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It had the distinction of fighting in the last land action of the war, the Battle of Palmito Ranch, Texas May 12–13, 1865, and also of suffering the last soldier killed during the war, Private John J. Williams.
| 34th Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
Flag of the United States, 1863-1865 | |
| Active | September 16, 1861, to February 3, 1866 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Island Number Ten Battle of Port Gibson Battle of Champion Hill Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Palmito Ranch |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Robert A Cameron Colonel Robert B. Jones Lieutenant Colonel Robert G. Morrison |
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