Service
The 7th Illinois Infantry was mustered at Camp Yates, Illinois on April 25, 1861. Companies E and G participated in the expedition from Cairo to Little River from June 22–23, 1861.
The regiment mustered out of service on July 25, 1861 at Cairo, Illinois and most personnel were remustered in the 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Years).
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