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Headquarters and members of the Denver City Home Guard
Active	August 1861 - April 1862
Country	United States
Allegiance	Union
Engagements	American Civil War
Disbanded	April 1862
Commanders
Company 1	Captain Joseph Ziegelmuller
Company 2	Captain James W. Iddings

The Denver City Home Guard was a formation of militia during the American Civil War, raised from Denver City in the Colorado territory. The unit was mustered out in April 1862.

History

In September and early October, 1861, Colorado Territorial Governor William Gilpin enlisted men for six month service, into the Denver City Home Guard, which consisted of two companies, designated No. 1 and No. 2. Joseph Ziegelmuller was the Captain of Company 1, and James W. Iddings was Captain of Company 2. Other officers for Company 1 were: 1st Lieutenant Jacob Garres, and 2nd Lieutenant William Wise. For Company 2: 1st Lieutenant John A. Latta, and 2nd Lieutenant Adamson T. Dayton. Though militia, these guards were regularly mustered into the United States service. The 200 men saw no action, but they served in Denver City and at Camp Weld, and were mustered out by Captain W. H. Bachus in March and April 1862.

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