The Iowa 14th Infantry Regiment was mustered into by Captain Alexander Chambers, U. S. A., as follows: Companies A, B and C, at Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 23-25, 1861; Companies D to K inclusive, at Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 2-6, 1861.
The 14th fought throughout the war in the west beginning with Curtis' advance on Springfield, Mo., January 23-February 12, 1862 and participated in most of the major battles. They were active in the battles about Chattanooga, and the Atlanta Campaign.
The 14th was mustered out of service at Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 16, 1864 prior to Sherman's March to the Sea.
The re-enlisted men and recruits, whose terms of service had not expired, were consolidated into two companies and designated as the "Residuary Battalion of the Fourteenth Iowa Infantry." The battalion was sent to Springfield, Ill., and was there engaged in various duties, but was not again sent to the front. These companies were retained in the service of the Government until Aug. 8, 1865, on which date they were mustered out at Davenport, Iowa.
Company A - enrolled in Scott County
Company B
Company C
Company D - enrolled in Henry County, Lee County, Van Buren County &c.
