The following is a brief history of the 32nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry. The unit did not see service outside of the continental U.S.
The unit was mustered into service between May 11 and 14, 1898 at Island Lake, Michigan. At this time, the unit consisted of 47 officers and 966 enlisted men. It was soon sent to Camp Cuba Libre at Jacksonville, Florida. The 32nd Michigan served out its term of enlisted in the continental U.S., and did not see service overseas.
The unit was mustered out of service between October 2 and November 9, 1898 in Michigan. At the time of muster out the unit consisted of 46 officers and 1,234 enlisted men.
During its term of service, the unit had 20 enlisted men die of disease, 18 men desert, and 16 men discharged for disability.
The officers and non-commissioned officers of the 32nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Company H, about 1900
Clerk of Joint Comittee on Printing, The Abridgement of Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress. (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1899). Vol. 3, 218-220.
Edeline, Denis P., - Photos of 32nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Co. H.
Statistical Exhibit of Strength of Volunteer Forces Called into
Service During the War with
Spain; with Losses from All Causes. (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1899).