The 6th Kansas Militia Infantry was an

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that served in the

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during the

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Service

The 6th Kansas Militia Infantry was called into service on October 9, 1864. The regiment was commanded by

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James Montgomery after the arrest of the regiment's first commander, Colonel James D. Snoddy, on October 16, 1864. It was disbanded on October 29, 1864.

Detailed service

The unit was called into service to defend Kansas against

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. The regiment saw action at Byram's Ford, Big Blue, October 22. Westport October 23. Mine Creek, Little Osage River, Marias des Cygnes, October 25.

Commanders

* Colonel James D. Snoddy * Colonel James Montgomery

Bibliography

* Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). ''A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion''. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher. . {{portal, American Civil War, Kansas Units and formations of the Union Army from Kansas 1864 establishments in Kansas Military units and formations established in 1864 Military units and formations disestablished in 1864

Service

Detailed service

Commanders

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