Captain Harley Wayne commanded D Company in this regiment.
From Wikipedia
The 15th Illinois was mustered into service at Freeport, Illinois, on May 24, 1861.
The companies were from the following counties:
A McHenry
B Boone
C Winnebago
D McHenry
E Jo Daviess
F McHenry
G Stephenson
H Ogle
I Lake
K Carroll
So, the biggest number of men in the regiment were from McHenry County. Companies A. D and F. All of the counties represented in the regiment are in the northern part of Illinois.
--Old Secesh
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