37th Illinois Infantry Regiment
| 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment "Fremont Rifles" | |
|---|---|
Illinois state flag | |
| Active | September 18, 1861, to May 15, 1866 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | 964 Enlisted and 30 Officers |
| Nicknames | "Fremont Rifles" "Illinois Greyhounds" |
| Equipment | Springfield Model 1861 (8 Companies) Colt's New Model revolving rifle (Two Companies, including all NCOs) |
| Engagements | Battle of Pea Ridge Battle of Prairie Grove Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Cape Girardeau Battle of Chalk Bluff Battle of Spanish Fort Battle of Fort Blakeley |
The 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the "Fremont Rifles" and "Illinois Greyhounds", was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The Regiment Earned Its Reputation at the Battle of Prairie Grove.