"Also known as the "Scotch Regiment", the 65th was first organized out of Camp Douglas outside of Chicago in early 1862. However, this regiment was still green when they were sent to help guard Harper's Ferry under the drunkard Colonel Miles. They were made prisoner, but were parolled and returned to Chicago until April of 1863, when they rejoined the war on the western front in the Eastern Kentucky Army. From that point on they fought in a variety of skirmishes and battles, including the March to the Sea under Sherman, regaining their pride and no shortage of veterancy as they fought against the South at the battles of Franklin and Nashville, and at the battle of Smithtown Creek were able to capture three pieces of artillery and over 350 prisoners."