This Memorial Day, when we remember those who truly gave the last full measure of devotion, their very lives, let’s honor the men of the 23rd Iowa Infantry who died on the field of battle at Milliken’s Bend. Among those who were killed in action are:

Company B – John Filmer

Company C – William H. Downs, James O’Bleness

Company D – Calvin Pritchard

Company E – Robert H. Fink, William Scott, Lawrence Smith, Jacob Springer, Luther Stanhope, William Wilson

Company G – Enoch Frazier, Enoch Harlan, Jacob Moon, Levi Sprunce, Daniel Sturgeon, John Wellock

Company H – Andrew Beerbower

Company I – John C. Brown, William Rigg

Company K – Henry Billman, Robert Dent, Jacob Honberger, David Jones, Joseph Sawyer, Jr.

Learn more about all of the individuals of the 23rd Iowa through the regimental history and roster from the Roster and Records of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion (vol. 3).

If you are a descendant of someone who served at Milliken’s Bend in the 23rd Iowa Infantry or another regiment, please see our Descendants Pages.