The 97th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Organized in southwestern Indiana in 1862, the regiment saw action throughout the South at the siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea. They were mustered out June 9, 1865, in Washington, D.C. after a victorious parade through Washington. Engagements Battle of Griswoldville Battle of Bentonville Battle of Vicksburg Battle of Chattanooga Battle of Noonday Creek Battle of Atlanta Sherman's March to the Sea Carolinas Campaign Commanders Robert Francis Catterson See also List of Indiana Civil War regiments References The Civil War Archive - Indiana Units National Park Service External links "Virtual Cemetery" of members of Co. F, 97th Indiana Infantry 97 1862 establishments in Indiana Military units and formations established in 1862 Military units and formations established in 1865