Copywright USGenNet Inc., 2005, All Rights Reserved U.S. Data Repository Please read U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: Sketch of the Eighteenth Regiment The Eighteenth Regiment was first commanded by Col. Thomas Pattison. August 17 it moved to St. Louis, thence participated in Fremont's movement on Springfield and on Otterville, thence assisted in capturing many prisoner's at Black Water. In February it moved to Cross Hollows, thence to the battle-field of Pea Ridge, thence participated in the engagement near Leetown, March 6, where it recaptured the guns of the Peoria Artillery. The next day it fought near Elkhorn Tavern. April 6 it moved toward Helena, fighting at Cotton Plant on the way. It reached Sulphur Springs Mo., about October 13, and remained on duty in this vicinity during the winter of 1862-63. In the spring of 1863 it joined Grant's Army, participated in the movement on Grand Gulf, fighting at Port Gibson, capturing a stand of colors and several pieces artillery, fighting at Champion Hills May 15, and at Black River Bridge May 17. During the siege of Vicksburg it was actively engaged in one of the assaults, holding the Rebel works eight hours. After the surrender the regiment moved to New Orleans, thence in the campaign up Teche River. November 12 it started for Texas; engaged in the capture of Mustang Island the 17th., and in the attack on Fort Esparanza the 27th.. January 1, 1864, the regiment veteranized, and returned home on furlough, but on the way assisted in defeating a Rebel force organized to attack Baton Rouge. July 16 the regiment took the field again in Virginia, joining Butler's forces at Bermuda Hundred, and skirmishing several times near Deep Bottom. August 15, it was transferred to Washington City and August 19 joined Gen. Sheridan. September 19 it fought at Opequon, losing fifty-four killed and wounded and thirty-five prisoners at Cedar Creek. In January 1865, it moved to Savannah, where for three months if built fortifications. May 3 it moved to Augusta, Ga. but June 7 returned to Savannah. August 28, 1865, it was mustered out and sent home, reaching Indiapolis September 17.