Those five companies were mustered as a battalion in April 1865 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Hiram J. Lewis, and sent to St. Louis, Missouri. They were then sent to Holden, Missouri, to guard workmen on the Pacific Railroad until June 21.
Five companies were assembled into a battalion in April 1865 under Lieutenant Colonel Hiram J. Lewis' command and sent to St. Louis, Missouri. They were then dispatched to Holden, Missouri, to safeguard workers on the Pacific Railroad until June 21st.