Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Pennsylvania 115th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pennsylvania 115th Infantry Regiment was recruited in Philadelphia and the counties of Cambria, Lebanon and Lancaster and was organized early in the year 1862. It encamped at Diamond Cottage, Camden, N. J., where it was mustered into the U. S. service for three years, and until June 25 it guarded prisoners at Harrisburg. The 115th then moved to Virginia where it participated in most all of the major battles there. By mid 1864 the ranks had become so thinned by the arduous service that it was considered advisable to consolidate the 115th with the 110th Pennsylvania. Infantry, which was accordingly done by special order of the war department on June 22, 1864. The consolidated regiment was mustered out at Washington on June 28, 1865. The 115th lost a total of 80 men during service; six officers and 32 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, two officers and 40 enlisted men died of disease.
Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Pennsylvania 188th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pennsylvania 188th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Hamilton, near Fortress Monroe, during the first two weeks of April, 1864, from the surplus recruits of the r3d artillery. Within a short time about 900 men were mustered into the U. S. service for a three years' term. SERVICE.--Butler's operations on south side of James River and against Petersburg and Richmond, Va. May 4-28. Swift Creek or Arrowfield Church May 9-10. Proctor's Creek and operations against Fort Darling May 12-16. Battle of Drewry's Bluff May 14-16. On Bermuda Hundred front May 16-28. Moved to White House, thence to Cold Harbor May 28-June 1. Battles of Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 15-18. Siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Hare's Hill June 24 and 28, 1864. In trenches before Petersburg until September. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30 (Reserve). Battle of Chaffin's Farm, New Market Heights, north of the James, September 28-30. Battle of Fair Oaks, near Richmond, October 27-28. Duty in trenches before Richmond until March, 1865. Expedition up the Rappahannock to Fredericksburg and destruction of large quantities of tobacco and stores March 5-8. Expedition from Fort Monroe into Westmoreland County March 11-13. March to Signal Hill before Richmond. Occupation of Richmond April 3. Guard and provost duty at Lynchburg and in Central Virginia until December, 1865. The regiment mustered out at City Point, Va., December 14, 1865.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Pennsylvania 184th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Pennsylvania 199th Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pennsylvania 199th Infantry Regiment was mustered into the U. S. service at Philadelphia, during Aug., Sept. and Oct., 1864, for a term of one year. It joined the army of the James in October at Deep Bottom Landing and was assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, 24th corps. Its position was on the extreme right of the line, on the New Market road, and here it erected substantial breast works. Shortly after it went into winter quarters with the army and during the winter it was thoroughly drilled and disciplined, besides engaging in fatigue and picket duty. Excellent sanitary arrangements prevailed and spring found the men in good health. It shared in the final assault on the works of Petersburg, April 2, 1865, as a part of Foster's division, which captured Forts Gregg and Alexander. Its loss was 18 killed and 91 wounded, among the latter being Col. Briscoe, who was brevetted brigadier-general for gallantry and placed in command of the brigade. After the fall of Petersburg it followed in pursuit of the retreating enemy to Burkesville and thence to Appomattox, losing 2 killed and 1 wounded in the skirmish at Rice's station, and 2 killed and 8 wounded, near Appomattox Court House on the 9th. After the final surrender of Lee it moved to Richmond, where it was mustered out on June 28, 1865. The recruits were transferred to the 188th Pa. infantry. Col. Briscoe being assigned to its command, and it performed provost duty by detachments in Virginia until finally mustered out on Dec. 14, 1865.
Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Pennsylvania 67th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-07-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pennsylvania 67th Infantry Regiment was formed in July and August, 1861. It served as guard and provost duty in East Maryland and at Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md., till February, 1863. It then moved to Virginia and participated in many of the battles from then until the end of the war in 1865. The 67th missed the Battle of Gettysburg, being detailed to guard the stores at Harper's Ferry, but they did participate in the pursuit of Lee back to Virginia following the battle. They participated in Sheridan's Shenandoah Campaign, then moved to Washington, DC until December. Following the battles in late 1864, the 67th settled in for the Siege of Petersburg. It ended the war with the battles of Fort Fisher and Appomattox Court House.
Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Pennsylvania 54th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-22 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 54th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry consolidated at Camp Curtin in Harrisburg, PA during August and September of 1861 following President Abraham Lincoln's second call for volunteers. Colonel Jacob M. Campbell of Johnstown, PA was commissioned to lead the regiment. On February 26, 1862 the regiment received its colors from Governor Andrew Curtin and then headed off to war. Their first assignment was to guard a portion of the B&O Railroad between Martinsburg, VA (WV) and Cumberland, MD. They maintained this assignment until January of 1863 when the regiment was assigned to the 1st Division, 8th Corps, Department of Western Virginia. However, they saw limited action until 1864 when Major General Franz Sigel took command and went on the offensive up the Shenandoah Valley culminating in the Battle of New Market. This was followed by Major General David Hunter's offensive that attempted to bring the valley to its knees. Finally, the regiment took part in Major General Phil Sheridan's offensive that drove the Confederates out of the Shenandoah for good following the Battle of Cedar Creek. With the valley firmly in Union hands, the regiment was transferred to the Independent Division, 24th Corps, Army of the James. There the men participated in the fighting around Petersburg, VA and finally towards Appomattox, VA until captured en masse at the Battle of High Bridge. The regiment was mustered out of service on July 15, 1865.
Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Pennsylvania 131st Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 131st regiment was recruited in the counties of Northumberland, Lycoming, Mifflin, Union and Snyder and mustered in at Harrisburg early in Aug., 1862, for nine months. It was ordered to join the 3d provisional brigade in Virginia, but was soon transferred to the force at Alexandria, and at the opening of the Maryland campaign, made a part of the 3d division, 5th corps. It reached Antietam too late to participate in the battle and went into camp at Sharpsburg. Fredericksburg was the first battle of the regiment and it made a desperate charge to within 30 feet of the celebrated stone wall, losing in an hour and one-half 177 killed, wounded and missing, the men fighting with the steadiness of veterans. Winter quarters were established near Falmouth with no event of importance, except Burnside's second attempt in Jan., 1863, which was rendered futile by the impassable roads. On May 3, the regiment was warmly engaged at Chancellorsville and after the battle returned to its former camp. Its term of service expired on May 15, and it was then ordered to Harrisburg where it was mustered out on the 23rd. The Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 36 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 44 Enlisted men by disease. Total 83.
Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Pennsylvania 147th Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pennsylvania 147th Infantry Regiment was organized at Loudoun Heights, Va., October 10, 1862, from surplus men of the 28th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry, as Companies "A," "B," "C," "D" and "E." Companies "F," "G" and "H" were organized at Harrisburg, Pa., September 29 to November 20. Company "I" was organized at Philadelphia October 10, 1862, and Company "K" was organized at Philadelphia February, 1864. This is one of the few regiments which spent significant time both in Virginia and in the Atlanta and Carolinas Campaign. They participated in most of the major battles in Virginia prior to Gettysburg, then in the Atlanta Campaign beginning with the battle of Lookout Mountain. The 147th ended the war in north Carolina, then marched to Washington for the grand Review, before being discharged in July, 1865. Company A - Allegheny County and Philadelphia County Company B - Huntingdon County and in Tennessee Company C - Luzerne County Company D - Philadelphia County Company E - Philadelphia County Company F - Luzerne County Company G - Snyder County Company H - Berks County, Lehigh County, and Carbon County Company I - Philadelphia County Company K - Many men were transferred from other units
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Pennsylvania 12th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pennsylvania 12th Infantry Regiment (3 months) was organized at Pittsburg April 22, 1861. Moved to Harrisburg, Pa., April 24; thence to York, Pa., April 25 and duty there till May 25. Attached to 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, Patterson's Army. Guard duty on Northern Central Railroad from State line to Baltimore Md. Headquarters at Cockeyville, Md., till August. Mustered out August 5, 1861. Companies of the Pennsylvania 12th Infantry Regiment Company A - Pittsburg, Allegheny County Company B - Pittsburg, Allegheny County Company C - Pittsburg, Allegheny County Company D - Pittsburg, Allegheny County Company E - Washington, Washington County Company F - New Castle, Lawrence County Company G - Monongahela City, Washington County Company H - New Castle, Lawrence County Company I - Pittsburg, Allegheny County Company K - Pittsburg, Allegheny County
Download or read book History of the Corn Exchange Regiment 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers from Their First Engagement at Antietam to Appomattox written by United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th (1862-1865) and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the One Hundred and Thirty eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry written by Osceola Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Souvenir of the Ninth Regiment Infantry N G P written by and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers written by United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th (1862-1865) and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Brief Historical Sketch of the Twelfth Regiment Infantry National Guard of Pennsylvania written by William P. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps written by Josiah Rhinehart Sypher and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the One Hundred and Twenty fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers 1862 1863 written by United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 125th (1862-1863) and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Fifty Seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry written by Various and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-23 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of the Fifty-Seventh Regiment is a work by James M. Martin. It presents the organization of, preparation and war campaigns of the legendary regiment in detailed manner.
