Bissell's Engineer Regiment
Bissell's Engineer Regiment, also known as Bissell's Engineer Regiment of the West, was an engineer regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| Bissell's Engineer Regiment | |
|---|---|
Bissell’s Engineer Regiment of the West stands in formation | |
| Active | August 5, 1861 to February 17, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | Engineers |
| Nickname(s) | Engineer Regiment of the West |
| Engagements | Battle of New Madrid Skirmish at Mt. Pleasant Battle of Island Number Ten Construction of New Madrid Canal Expedition to Ft. Pillow Siege of Corinth Battle of Tuscumbia Creek Repair of Mobile and Ohio Railroad Wrecking Expedition on Mississippi River 2nd Battle of Corinth Grant's Mississippi Central Campaign Siege and Battle of Vicksburg |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. J. W. Bissell Col. Henry Flad |
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