A few particulars about the Old 3rd

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	The Third Michigan Infantry, first organization was mustered into state service on May 23, 1861 and into federal service on June 10, 1861. The regiment was mustered out of federal service on June 10, 1864, and the remaining soldiers were either mustered out of service or consolidated with the Fifth Michigan Infantry, sister regiment of the Old Third. The Old 3rd was officially mustered out of service in Detroit, Michigan,
				Brig. Gen. Ambrose Stevens; click on the photo for a larger image; he began the war as Lieut. Col. of the Old 3rd

	Who was court martialed? Were any officers cashiered? Were any men sent to prison? How many deserted? How many were taken prisoner? (check out the roster) How many were wounded? How many reenlisted reenlisted? How many simply disappeared? How many reentered the military How many the Congressional Medal of Honor? How many men served in the Old Third? How many were promoted? How many were drafted How many were substitutes?