Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1Condensed history of regiments.Thomas Wentworth HigginsonTufts UniversityTrustees of Tufts UniversityMedford, MAPerseus Project
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Prefatory Note.
The statistical tables here given are in many cases simply approximate.
This is the case in all similar works, but it is not always acknowledged.
Nothing is more plausible to the eye than a compact and well-arranged series of tables; and they may look just as imposing when they are not worth the paper on which they are written.
All that has been previously said about the difficulty of detailed accuracy applies in the highest force to these figures.
In some cases, for instance, men missing after a battle were promptly dropped from the regimental rolls, in other cases they were allowed to remain indefinitely; in some cases recruits were taken up on the list as soon as the names were forwarded, in other cases the men deserted on the way and never appeared on any regimental list at all. In most regiments there was a mingling of men enlisted at different dates, and subject to discharge at various times; in some cases three months men and three years men were combined; in some cases reduced regiments were consolidated.
There were cases in which, on the return of regiments, there was no mustering officer at hand to muster them out; they were then dismissed to their homes, with orders to come back on a certain day and meet the officer.
Some of these men did not take the pains to return for the mere technicality, and thus have never been legally mustered out to this day,—perhaps stand recorded as deserters.
In other cases men were transferred, while on detached service, from one regiment to another, were perhaps dropped from the rolls of one and never taken up on the rolls of the other, being thus left free to drop out of the ranks altogether if they wished.
Adjutants were ill or were killed, and their notes and memoranda were taken up and carried on, after a fashion, by some one wholly new to the work.
There are at this moment, probably, thousands of pension applications awaiting action and likely never to be acted upon, merely from complications like these; and there were very few regiments whose tabular statements are not embarrassed by just such difficulties.
The statistics of recruits, in particular, are sometimes so confusing that they have to be ignored altogether, thus making the aggregate of some regiments appear lower than it actually was. It must be distinctly understood, therefore, that the following tables represent in many cases only approximate figures.
It is now the general tendency of military statisticians to class the mortally wounded with the killed, not with the wounded; and yet it is impossible to establish any but an arbitrary limit for this classification, since a man may be mortally wounded and yet live for many weeks or even months.
In the same way it is impossible to discriminate positively between those mortally wounded and those dying in prison; or even to determine whether a soldier—as in the case of StonewallJackson—was killed accidentally or by the enemy.
In all cases the figures here given replace entirely those given in a circular of inquiry, in pamphlet form, printed and distributed from this office in 1891, and based on the comparatively scanty information then attainable.
None of the present tables are taken from those in the printed regimental histories, though much use has been made of these; but they are all based on manuscript name-lists prepared for the purpose and founded (1) on printed State records, (2) on original muster rolls and monthly returns, (3) on corrections received from the United States War Department, usually through the office of the MassachusettsAdjutant-General, but sometimes directly.
The number on regimental rolls is designed to include every individual who actually served with the regiment, but not re-enlistments in the same regiment.
Casualties by engagements includes men killed in action or mortally wounded, and also those missing in action, probably killed.
No attempt has been made to give statistics as to the number of wounded in action, because the method of recording these differed so greatly in different regiments—some officers recording very slight wounds and others ignoring all but serious ones—that there exists no solid basis of comparison.
The prison list, which follows later, is mainly prepared from several unofficial manuscript books on file at the Adjutant-General's Office, purporting to give lists of Massachusetts officers and soldiers who died either in Confederate prisons or in the camps of paroled prisoners.
These books give also the dates of their supposed deaths, the whole being made up largely from the affidavits of returning comrades.
The precise authorship of these books is now unknown, but they were probably compiled under the general direction of Col.GardnerTufts, State Relief Agent at Washington, who was in the habit of sending out men to meet returned prisoners and to obtain information as to those left behind.
This information was necessarily hearsay evidence, and in many cases may have proved incorrect, or only approximate.
It was easy to err in regard to the middle initial of a soldier's name, or to forget whether he had served in the 2d Infantry or 2d Cavalry; especially if he had, as sometimes happened to a prisoner, exchanged his own tattered uniform for that of a dead soldier of some other regiment, possibly from some other State.
The actual fact of death was also sometimes a matter of mere surmise; if the witness said that a certain soldier was dying when he left, this man's name would naturally go upon the rolls, although his disease might in twenty-four hours have taken a favorable turn, so that the patient actually recovered.
The only possible remedy for these errors has been in comparing the lists, as carefully as possible, with the names and records to be found on the original rolls or in the best regimental histories, and this has been done.
Names not thus confirmed are marked with a star, and any additional information has been appended in footnotes.
It has been thought better to print even doubtful cases,—the doubt being indicated,—than to omit any that may possibly be authentic.
First regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
（1) Col.RobertWilliams, Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.HoraceBinneySargent, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（3) Col.SamuelEmeryChamberlain, Bvt. Brig. Gen. U. . Vols.
companies.Field and staffLineABCDEFGHII
New.
KK
New.
LL
New.
MM
New.
Recruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,--Officers,2681–––––––––––––––––107Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
23–196149140162189168126193941011009392898998302,132Totals,–––––––––––––––––––2,239Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
6–23335223–1–––111–33Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––321322–11–11–––1–18Totals,6–554674241111–112–51Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,2681–––––––––––––––––107Enlisted men,
The 1st Cavalry was made up almost entirely from State organizations already existing, including among its early volunteers members of the Boston Lancers, Waltham Dragoons, North Bridgewater Dragoons and Springfield Horseguards.
The first enlistments were made in the early part of September, 1861, and on September11RobertWilliams of Virginia, captain, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Army, was appointed by GovernorAndrew as colonel of the regiment, being recommended by Gen.WinfieldScott.
The 1st Battalion, comprising Cos. A, B, C and D, under Maj.GreelyS.Curtis, left MassachusettsDecember25 and went to Annapolis, Md. The 2d and 3d Battalions, leaving on December26 and 28, remained ten days in New York and then went on to Hilton Head, S. C., and were joined in a short time by the 1st Battalion.
In the movement against Charleston, S. C., ColonelWilliams commanded the brigade of which the regiment formed a part.
The 1st and 2d Battalions joined the army of the Potomac in Virginia, Aug.19, 1862, and the 3d Battalion remained in South Carolina in command of Maj.A.H.Stevens, Jr., three companies being stationed at Beaufort and the other at Hilton Head; here it remained for some months, engaging in picket and patrol duty, with a reconnoissance Oct.22, 1862, to Pocotaligo, S. C.; and in June, 1863, a detachment on duty at Folly and Morris islands took part in the siege of Fort Sumter.
On Aug.4, 1863, the battalion was permanently detached from the 1st Cavalry and called the Independent Battalion, Mass. Cavalry Vols., and engaged in the expedition to St. John's River, Fla. By special order, dated Feb.12, 1864, the Independent Battalion became 1st Battalion, 4th Mass. Cavalry, and under this organization was ordered to Virginia in May, 1864, and its subsequent history will be found with the 4th Mass. Cavalry.
The 1st and 2d Battalions with the army of the Potomac took part in the marches and skirmishes which preceded the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg.
They took active part in the campaigns of 1863-64, a new battalion of four companies joining them at Warrenton, Va., in March, 1864.
The regiment was stationed on provost duty at City Point in March, 1865, and served afterward in the defences of Washington until mustered out June26, 1865.
Present also at Poolesville, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancelloreville, Upperville, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Culpeper, Auburn, fortifications of Richmond and Cold Harbor.
First regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
companies.Field and staffLineABCDEFGHII
New.
KK
New.
LL
New.
MM
New.
Recruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,16–––––––––––––––––7Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–1013213101069242512–2–92Totals,–––––––––––––––––––99Missing,––1––––––––––––1–––2Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–9359335555453466788Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––413–12443–4–11–8–3–57Total losses,—Officers,16–––––––––––––––––7Enlisted men,
1––1–––––––––2–1–––5May14, Ashland, Va.,1–––––23–––––––1–––7May28, Salem Church, Va.,1––1––1––––––––––––3June –, Place unknown,––1––––––––––––––––1June24, St. Mary's Church, Va.,–––1–––––1–––––––––2July28, New Market, Va.,––1–––12–21––––––––7July30, Lee's Mills, Va.,––––––1––––––––––––1Aug.14-18, Malvern Hill (Deep Bottom), Va.–––––––1–1––––1––––3Aug.23, Reams' Station, Va.,–––––––––––––1–––1–2Sept.16, Jerusalem Road. Va.,–––––––––––––2–––1–3Oct.1, Vaughan Road, Va.,–––––––––––2–––––––2Oct.14, Place unknown,––1–––––1––––––––––2Dec.9, Bellefield Station, Va.,1––––––––––––––––––11865.April30, Lynchburg, Va.,–––––1–––––––––––––1Place unknown,––1–––1––1–1–––––––4
Second regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
（1) Col.CharlesRussellLowell, Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.CasparCrowninshield, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
companies.Field and staff.LineABCDEFGHIKLMRecruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,1675–––––––––––––91Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
16–168151174136157156176183155168142155722,009Totals,–––––––––––––––2,100Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
3–11212242–1174–40Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––54–––12–211––16Totals,3–16612254–3284–56Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1675–––––––––––––91Enlisted men,
The 2d Mass. Cavalry was organized in the autumn of 1862. Co. A, the first company formed, being raised in California by Capt.J.SewellRead in November and December, and mustered into service at San Francisco, Cal., on December10; it reached BostonJanuary3, and was counted on the quota of that city.
A detachment of five companies, mustered in at Readville, Mass., at varying dates in January and February, 1863, left MassachusettsFeb.12, 1863, under command of Maj.CasparCrowninshield, and went into camp at Gloucester Point, opposite Yorktown, Va. The remaining companies of the regiment, California furnishing four of these, were organized and mustered into service from February to May, 1863, under Col.CharlesRussellLowell, and, leaving ReadvilleMay11, encamped near Washington, moving camp on June23 to Poolesville, Md. On August6 the detachment at Gloucester Point joined the main body at Centreville, Va., and the regiment was united with the 13th and 16th N. Y. Cavalries to form a brigade, with ColonelLowell as brigade commander.
On September15four companies were detached under MajorThompson and sent into Maryland, where they remained until the spring of 1864.
The regiment remained in camp at Centreville, Va., until the first of October, on Oct.9, 1863, moving to Vienna, Va., where it remained during the autumn and winter.
In July, 1864, the regiment took part in the defence of Washington, and as part of the 3d Brigade, under ColonelLowell, was in constant action during the month of August.
At the battle of the Opequon, September19, it was closely engaged, and moved afterwards up the Luray valley, where, at Luray Court House, a Confederate flag was captured by PhilipBaybutt of Co. A.
In the battle of Cedar Creek the regiment met its saddest loss, ColonelLowell being wounded there, and dying the next day at Middletown, Va. The regiment went into winter quarters in December at Winchester, Va.; and at this time, though the regiment numbered 1,100 men, only 15 officers and 500 men were present, 200 were in Southern prisons, over 200 absent, wounded or sick, and over 100 absent on detached service; in January, 175 recruits were added.
In February, 1865, as part of the 1st Division, Reserve Brigade, the regiment advanced to Petersburg; after the evacuation of Richmond it engaged in the pursuit of the Confederates until the surrender of GeneralLee at Appomattox.
Having encamped for a time near Petersburg, it took part under GeneralSheridan against Johnston's army; participated afterward in the grand review at Washington, and, after remaining in camp in Fairfax County until July20, 1865, was mustered out at Fair.
fax Court House, being finally paid off and discharged Aug.3, 1865, at Readville, Mass.
Present also at Fort Reno, Poolesville, Summit Point, Luray, Tom's Brook, South Anna,
White Oak Road, Dinwiddie Court House, Sailor's Creek and Appomattox. Second regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
companies.Field and staff.LineABCDEFGHIKLMRecruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,17–––––––––––––8Enlisted men,––1053664–39695–66Totals,–––––––––––––––74Died by accident and disease,—Officers,–2–––––––––––––2Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–265377534956669Totals,–––––––––––––––71Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Men,––2113176543–321–66Total losses,—Officers,19–––––––––––––10Enlisted men,
1863.June20, King and Queen's Court House, Va.––1––––––––––––1June26, South Anna Bridge, Va.––1––––––––––––1July12, Ashby's Gap, Va.,––––––2––––––––2July31, Aldie, Va.,––––––––––––2––2Aug.24, Coyle Tavern, Va.,––2––––––––––1–3Nov.14, Vienna, Va.,––––––––––––1––11864.Feb.22, Dranesville, Va.,–1–5––1––––1–2–10April20, Leesburg, Va.,–––––––––1–––––1April30, Rectortown, Va.,––––––––––––1––1May24, Difficult Run, Va.,––––––––––––1––1July6, Mt. Zion Church (Aldie), Va.–11––––1–141–––9July12, Fort Stevens, D. C.,–––––1–––––1–––2July13, Rockville, Md.,––2––1–––––1–––4Aug.21, Berryville, Va.,–––––––––––––1–1Aug.26, Halltown, Va.,–21––––––––––––3Aug.25-28, Charlestown, Va.,–––––––––––2–––2Sept.7-12, Opequon Creek, Va.––1––2––––1––––4Sept.19, Opequon (Winchester), Va.––––––––––2––––2Sept.28, Waynesboroa, Va.,–1––––1–––1–2––5Oct.8, Near Round Top Mountain, Va.––––––––––1––––1Oct.19, Cedar Creek, Va.,11––1122–1–––1–101865.Mar.31, Petersburg, Va.,–1–––––––––––––1April1, Five Forks, Va.,–––––––1–––––––1Place unknown,––1–21––––––2––6
Third regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
（1) Col.ThomasEdwardChickering, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.LorenzoDowSargent.
（3) Col.BurrPorter.
companies.Field and staff.LineABCDEFGHIKLL
One year's service.
MM
One year's service.
Read's Co.Recruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,2276––––––––––––––––98Men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
26–2002011792129890859211010515798115881151192,090Totals,––––––––––––––––––2,188Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
7–2315412–315–3–2–39Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––22–4–1––11––2–––13Totals,7–4519422–425–5–2–52Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,2276––––––––––––––––98Men,
The 3d Mass. Cavalry was formed June17, 1863, from four already existing organizations: the 1st, 2d and 3d Cos. Unattached Cavalry and the 41st Regiment Infantry.
The 1st Co. Unattached Cavalry, organized as 1st Co. MountedRifle Rangers, was recruited by Capt.S.TylerRead in Boston during September, 1861, and, completing its organization on November15, with the 2d Co. Mounted Rangers, under CaptainMagee, and the 3d Co. Unattached Cavalry, under CaptainDurivage, left Boston harborJan.13, 1862, and arrived at Ship Island, Miss., February12.
Here the three companies were united in a battalion, with CaptainRead as acting major.
On the formation of GeneralButler's division into brigades, the companies were separated and the 1st Co., forming part of the 1st Brigade, on April16, 1862, left Ship Island for New Orleans, and was stationed in charge of its defence until May1, 1864.
The 2d Co., under Major-GeneralWilliams, entered in the engagement against Baton Rouge, and after the evacuation of the city, returning to New Orleans, remained there until the spring of 1863. CaptainDurivage of the 3dUnattached Co. was drowned in the Mississippi River on April23, 1862, four months after the organization of the company; and JonathanE.Cowan, appointed in his place, being on leave of absence, the organization served under LieutenantPerkins; in September, 1862, it became part of Weitzel's Brigade, and encamped at Thibodeaux, La., during the winter of 1862-63.
In the autumn of 1862 the 41st Mass. Infantry, the remaining organization to unite in forming the 3d Cavalry, was recruited at Lynnfield and Boxford, Mass., and, under Col.ThomasE.Chickering of Boston, it left the StateNov.5, 1862, and took up its quarters at Baton Rouge, La. Sharing in the Teche expedition in April, 1863, it occupied Opelousas and Barreas Lauding.
On June17 the four organizations united to form the 3d Cavalry, under ColonelChickering.
The regiment took part in the siege of Port Hudson, and in the spring of 1864 it began its part in the Red River campaign; in the latter part of July, organized as infantry, it was transferred to Maryland, becoming part of the 2d Brigade, 19th Army Corps, and engaged in the battles of the Opequon and Cedar Creek, going into winter quarters at Pleasant Valley, Md., on Dec.28, 1864.
In February, 1865, it was again equipped as cavalry, and in March returned to Virginia.
At the close of the previous year the three independent cavalry companies were mustered out and their places were filled by other Massachusetts men. On May20 those who had originally formed the 41st Infantry were mustered out. The regiment left Washington for Fort Leavenworth, Kan., June14, 1865; served in Kansas and Nebraska during the summer, and was mustered out of service Sept.28, 1865.
Proceeding at once to Boston, the members of the regiment were paid off and discharged, October5, at Gallop's Island.
Present also at Irish Bend, Henderson Hill, Georgia Landing, Cane River, Muddy Bayou, Piney Woods and Snag Point.
Third regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
companies.Field and staff.LineABCDEFGHIKLL
One year's service.
MM
One year's service.
Read's Co.Recruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,–5––––––––––––––––5Men,––1011101922659–6–5–81Totals,––––––––––––––––––86Missing,–––––11––1––––––––3Died by accident and disease,—Officers,–2––––––––––––––––2Men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–1310121575101178152131–5135Totals,––––––––––––––––––137Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––––––––––––––Men,––2338–261––1–5–1–32Total losses,—Officers,–7––––––––––––––––7Men,
1862.June3, Place unknown,––––––––––––1–––––1Nov.4, Louisiana,––––––––––––1–––––1Dec.29, Louisiana,––––––––––––1–––––1Place unknown,––––––––––––1–––––11863.May –, Bayou Jack, La.,––––––––––––––2–––2May15, Independence Station, La.––––––––––––––––1–1June2, Clinton, La.,–1––––––––––––1–––2June2, Brashear City, La.,–1––––––––––––––––1June15, Port Hudson, La.,––––1–––––––––––––1Aug.3, Jackson, La.,–––2––2–––––––––1–5Nov.9, White Plains, La.,–––1––––––––––––––1Nov.30, Plane Stores, La.,––1–1–––––––––––––2Nov.30, Near Port Hudson, La.––––1–––1–––––––––2Place unknown,––1–––––––1–––1–1–41864.April8, Sabine Cross Roads, La.–––4–––––11111––––9May1, Alexandria, La.,––––2––––1––––––––3May15-18, Yellow Bayou (Bayou de Glaize), La.–––2–––––1––––––––3Sept.19, Opequon (Winchester), Va.–222324212111–––1–24Sept.22, Fisher's Hill, Va.,––––1–1–––––––––––2Oct.19, Cedar Creek, Va.,–14–1–2––––32–––1–14Place unknown,––1––––––22–1–––––61865.Place unknown,––1–––1–––––––1–––3
Fourth regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
（1) Col.ArnoldAugustusRand.
（2) Col.FrancisWashburn, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（3) Col.HoratioJenkins, Jr., Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
companies.Field and staff.LineABCDEFGHIKLMRecruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,1870–––––––––––––88Enlisted men,
Including non commissioned staff.
19–132120118125119114115109145148179168101,621Totals,–––––––––––––––1,709Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non commissioned staff.
12–2111111–4153–33Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––––21––1422––12Totals,12–211321118373–45Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1870–––––––––––––88Enlisted men,
The 4th Mass. Cavalry, under Col.ArnoldAugustusRand, was organized Feb.12, 1864.
The first of the three battalions composing it, the Independent BattalionMass. Cavalry, at that time stationed in South Carolina, was originally part of the 1st Mass. Cavalry; and the record of its service from December, 1861, to May, 1864, forms part of the history of that regiment.
The 2d Battalion was recruited in February, 1864, and left the State on March20 in command of Maj.DavidB.Keith; the 3d Battalion, under MajorCabot, left on April23.
The 2d Battalion, stationed at Hilton Head, S. C., engaged in an expedition up the Ashepoo River in May; in Junetwo companies, under Capt.JosephW.Morton, moved to Jacksonville, Fla., and made their headquarters there, in August forming part of an expedition to Palatka, Fla. In July a detachment of the battalion, under CaptainStaples, engaged in an expedition to St. John's Island, S. C. The battalion remained stationed thus by detachments at Hilton Head, S. C., and Jacksonville, Fla., throughout the year and until the close of the war. Immediately after organization the 1st and 3d Battalions were ordered to Virginia; the 3d encamping at Newport News during most of the month of May, 1864, and afterward establishing headquarters at City Point, Va.; while the 1st Battalion, under command of CaptainRichmond, moved to Petersburg, being in action at Bermuda Hundred and Drewry's Bluff.
In JuneCos. E and H of the 3d Battalion, under CaptainRay, were on detached service with the 18th Army Corps.
On August15 these two battalions, under command of ColonelRand, became a part of the 10th Army Corps and took part in the siege of Petersburg, remaining thus engaged until the spring of 1865.
Meanwhile four companies were detached and joined the 24th and 25th Army Corps, remaining with them until their muster out, and taking part with them in the pursuit of the Confederate army and the occupation of Richmond.
Cos. I, L and M before Petersburg met at High Bridge, Va., the greatest loss which the regiment suffered during its service.
After the surrender of GeneralLee, all the detachments being united, the regiment remained at Richmond during the summer and autumn of 1865, were mustered out of service November14, and, returning to Boston, were paid off and discharged at Gallop's IslandNov.26, 1865.
Fourth regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
companies.Field and staff.LineABCDEFGHIKLMRecruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,13–––––––––––––4Enlisted men,––1536––––2122–22Totals,–––––––––––––––26Died by accident and disease,—Officers,–1–––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––11591297838298192Totals,–––––––––––––––93Died as prisoners,—Officers,–1–––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––213–51–––3––––24Totals,–––––––––––––––25Total losses,—Officers,15–––––––––––––6Enlisted men,––142312231078313311101138Totals,–––––––––––––––144
Casualties by Engagements.
1864.April2, Place unknown,–––––––––––1–––1May –, Between Petersburg and Fort Darling, Va.––––––––––1––––1June9, Petersburg, Va.,––––––––––––1––1July17, St. John's Island, S. C.––––1––––––––––1Aug.2, Palatka, Fla.,–––––2–––––––––2Aug.13, Magnolia, Fla.,—Picket.–––1–––––––––––1Aug.17, Gainesville, Fla.,–––11––––––––––2Oct.13, Clark's Farm, Va.,–––––––––––––1–1Oct.24, Gum Creek, Fla.,––1–12–––––––––4Place unknown,–––2–1–––––––1–41865.Jan.15, South Carolina,–––––1–––––––––1Feb.19, Manning, S. C.,–––1–––––––––––1April6, High Bridge, Va.,13––––––––1–1––6
Present also at Drewry's Bluff, and the engagements before Petersburg and Richmond.
Fifth regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
（1) Col.HenryS.Russell.
（2) Col.CharlesF.Adams.
（3) Col.SamuelE.Chamberlain, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
companies.Field and staff.LineABCDEFGHIKLMRecruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,1348–––––––––––––61Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
7–10411711510910810811310711111110411011,325Totals,–––––––––––––––1,386Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––1111––––––1–5Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1348–––––––––––––61Enlisted men,
The 5th Cavalry, the only regiment of colored cavalry organized in Massachusetts, was recruited in the autumn and winter of 1863 and 1864, and in three battalions left the State from May5 to 8, 1864.
The 1st Battalion, comprising Cos. A, mustered Jan.9, 1864, and B, C and D, mustered January29, in command of Maj.HoraceN.Weld, reached WashingtonMay7, and on the 13th, serving as infantry, joined the brigade of colored troops at Camp Casey. Cos. E, mustered February10, F, February23, G and H, mustered in March, formed the 2d Battalion, commanded by Maj.Z.B.Adams; and with the 3d Battalion comprising Cos. I, mustered March26, K and L, mustered in April, and M, on May5, joined the 1st Battalion, at Camp Casey before the 14th of May.
On the 16th the regiment was assigned to the 3d Division, 18th Army Corps, and, equipped as infantry, was stationed at City Point, Va., serving in detachments, in reconnoitring expeditions and picket duty.
The most severe engagement in which the regiment took part occurred at Baylor's Farm, on the Petersburg Road, in June; ColonelRussell being wounded here, the command was assumed by Maj.H.P.Bowditch.
For a time the regiment was a part of Hincks' Division, Wild's Brigade, 18th Army Corps, and was on duty before Petersburg; but on June29 it was assigned to the 10th Corps, and was stationed at Point Lookout, Md., during the remainder of the year.
In February, 1865, under ColonelAdams, ColonelRussell having resigned, the regiment took part in the siege of Petersburg, and after the surrender encamped in the vicinity of City Point until June, when it was ordered to Clarksville, Tex.; here it remained until Oct.31, 1865, when it was mustered out of service, having been since August1 under command of Col.SamuelE.Chamberlain.
After its muster out the regiment returned to Massachusetts, and in the latter part of November, 1865, was paid off and discharged at Boston.
Fifth regimentMassachusetts Cavalry.
companies.Field and staff.LineABCDEFGHIKLMRecruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––11–2–1––5Died by accident and disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1310151441412117588–121Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––1–––––––1––2Total losses,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––13101614415131195108–128
Casualties by Engagements.
1864.May –, Place unknown,–––––––1–––––––1June15, Baylor's Farm, Va.,––––––––1–2––––31865.Brazos, Tex.,––––––––––––1––1
Note.—The 6th Mass. Cavalry was identical with the 31st Mass. Infantry, that regiment being organized at one time as cavalry and known under that name.
It will be found among the Infantry regiments, as it began and ended its long service on that footing.
First Battalion Massachusetts Frontier Cavalry.
Maj.BurrPorter.
companies.Field.Line.ABCDETotal.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,119–––––20Enlisted men,––100101100101100502Total,–––––––522Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.–––1–113Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––––Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,119–––––20Enlisted men,––10010010010099499Total,–––––––519
The 1st Battalion of Frontier Cavalry consisted of five companies which were mustered into service Dec.30, 1864, and Jan.2, 1865.
The battalion left the State soon after its muster and was attached to the 26th New York Cavalry, and performed guard duty on the New York frontier.
It was mustered out June30, 1865.
First Battalion Massachusetts Frontier Cavalry.
companies.Field.Line.ABCDETotal.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––Missing,––––––––Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––Enlisted men,–––11––2Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––Total losses,—Officers,––––––––Enlisted men,–––11––2Totals,–––––––2
First regimentMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
（1) Col.WilliamB.Greene. (2) Col.ThomasR.Tannatt.
companies.Field and staff.Line.Band.ABCDEFGHIKLMUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,24111––––––––––––––135Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
20–2021722723020119420320417620120419419592,495Totals,––––––––––––––––2,630Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.–––746836373915–62Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––1112161–111–16Totals,–––7579579831026–78Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,24111––––––––––––––135Enlisted men,
The let Mass. Heavy Artillery was recruited as the 14th Mass. Infantry in the spring of 1861, most of its members being from Essex County; it was mustered into service July5, and left the StateAugust7.
Its first colonel was a West Point graduate, and had served in the Florida Indian wars.
It served for the remainder of the year in the defences of Washington.
On Jan.1, 1862, the regiment was reorganized, and became the 1st Mass. Heavy Artillery; 50 recruits were added to each company, and two additional companies were formed.
The regiment still served on garrison duty in the forts about Washington; it was sent to the front August26, and was present, though not in action, at the battle of Manassas.
On Sept.27, 1862, a battalion, consisting of two companies, was detached and served at Maryland Heights, where it remained until December, 1863, having on June10, 1863, lost 44 men as prisoners at Winchester, Va., and having taken part in a skirmish at Harper's Ferry about the same time.
On May17, 1864, the regiment, acting as infantry, joined the Army of the Potomac near Spotsylvania, Va., and entered with it into GeneralGrant's campaign of 1864, being assigned to GeneralTyler's Division, 2d Army Corps.
It took part in its first engagement May19, 1864, on the Fredericksburg Road, near Ny River in the vicinity of Spotsylvania.
Afterwards, as part of the 2d Brigade, 3d Division, it was engaged in the battles of North Anna and Cold Harbor, and, crossing the James RiverJune14, it took part in the assault on Petersburg, June16 and 22.
The regiment remained actively engaged in the siege of Petersburg until April, 1865, and took part, after the fall of the city, in the pursuit of the Confederates.
After GeneralLee's surrender it was stationed at the forts in the vicinity of Washington until its muster out in August.
The regiment returned to MassachusettsAugust20, and received its final discharge and payment at Boston, Aug.25, 1865.
First regimentMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKLMUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,18–––––––––––––9Enlisted men,––21181414141581414291724–202Totals,–––––––––––––––211Missing in action,––1––1–11––––––4Died by accident or disease,—Officers,11–––––––––––––2Enlisted men,––99710151476689112113Totals,–––––––––––––––115Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––518921813218328913–156Total losses,—Officers,29–––––––––––––11Enlisted men,––3645302747433728524535482475Totals,–––––––––––––––486
Casualties by Engagements.
1864.May19, Spotsylvania (Ny River), Va.146155532493101210–89May22, Spotsylvania, Va.,–––1–––––––2–––3May24, North Anna River, Va.––––1––––––––––1June1-5, Cold Harbor, Va.,–––1––––12–––––4June16-18, Petersburg, Va.,–29–1–781148410–55June20-22, Before Petersburg, Va.–1–––221
Including missing in action.
2
Including missing in action.
–2––2–12Aug.16, Before Petersburg (Strawberry Plains), Va.–––––––––––––1–1Oct.2, Poplar Spring Church, Va.––1
Including missing in action.
––––1–––––––2Oct.2-29, Before Petersburg, Va.––1––––––11––1–4Place unknown,–14167
Active also at Winchester, Maryland Heights, Totopotomoy and Hatcher's Run.
Second regimentMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
（1) Col.JonesFrankle, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKLMUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,1290–––––––––––––102Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
13–218211239222233231338334221198147207182,830Totals,–––––––––––––––2,932Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
7–3143––111321–27Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––211–13––1–1––19Totals,7–3315313112331–46Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1290–––––––––––––102Enlisted men,
The 2d Mass. Heavy Artillery was organized in the summer of 1863, and assigned to service in the department of Virginia and North Carolina.
The 1st Battalion, consisting of Cos. A, B, C and D, left the StateSeptember5 for New Berne, N. C., and was stationed at the forts in the vicinity of that city, being joined in November by Cos. E and F.
The remaining six companies left the StateJan.8, 1864, and were stationed at various forts in the same department.
In March, 1864, the headquarters of the regiment were at Norfolk, Va., where four companies were also stationed, the remaining companies still serving at forts in Virginia and North Carolina.
Almost all the members of Cos. G and H, stationed at Plymouth under captainsIraB.Sampson and JosephR.Fiske, were taken prisoners in the engagement, April17-20, and the survivors, 35, were released and joined the regiment in the early part of 1865.
In May, 1864, headquarters were changed to New Berne, N. C., and in August375 recruits were added to the regiment, more than filling its ranks, the surplus men being transferred to the 17th Mass. Infantry.
In the autumn the organization lost many men by disease during the yellow-fever epidemic in New Berne and vicinity.
In March, 1865, five companies, under Lieutenant ColonelSprague, took part in the engagement in the vicinity of Kinston, N. C., and were for a time on guard at Kinston.
In June the regiment was for a time united at New Berne and remained there until July, then served in detachments at Wilmington, N. C., Smithville and Fort Fisher; on Sept.15, 1865, it returned to Massachusetts, and was mustered out and discharged Sept.23, 1865.
Second regimentMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKLMUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––11––––4–––3–9Missing in action,–––––11–72–––––11Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–2510171714227121692131166Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––12–3––98661–1––172Total losses,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–261318211522112841793161358
Casualties by Engagements.
1864.April20, Plymouth, N. C.,––––––––4
Including missing in action.
5
Including missing in action.
–––––9Place unknown,––––––1
Including missing in action.
–3
Including missing in action.
1
Including missing in action.
–––––51865.Mar.3, Ipoch, N. C.,––––1––––––––––1Mar.8, Wilcox Bridge (Kinston), N. C.–––1–––––––––3–4Place unknown,–––––1
Including missing in action.
–––––––––1
Third regimentMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
（1) Col.WilliamS.Abert, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKLMUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,886–––––––––––––94Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
9–18615514114913915715216114416213414871,844Totals,–––––––––––––––1,938Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
2–343624331321–37Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––2–1–1––––––4Totals,2–345634431321–41Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,886–––––––––––––94Enlisted men,
The 3d Mass. Heavy Artillery was organized in the autumn of 1864, and was composed of the 3d and 6th to 16th Unattached Cos. of Heavy Artillery.
Of these, the 3d and 6th to the 13th Cos. were mustered into service in 1863: the 3d on Jan.10, 1863, the 6thMay19, and the remainder were mustered on dates varying from August to November, having served since their muster in the forts on the Massachusetts coast.
On the organization of the companies into the 3d Heavy Artillery, the 13th (mustered in January, 1864), the 14th and 15th (in May), the 16th (in August), were added, and the regiment (with the exception of Co. I, which was on detached service) engaged in the defences of Washington, being stationed at the forts in the vicinity of the city during its entire service.
Co. I, recruited mainly from Springfield, Mass., never actually joined the regiment.
Having been mustered Feb.10, 1864, it sailed for Fortress MonroeMarch7, and was assigned to engineer duty under Capt.F.U.Farquhar, chief engineer, Depart.
ment of Virginia; it was placed in charge of the pontoon trains of the Army of the James, and was engaged throughout its term of service in all branches of engineer work, building bridges, roads and wharves, having charge of the pontoon bridge thrown across the James River during the siege of Petersburg and the bridges at Farmville, by which the 2d and 6th Corps crossed in pursuit of the Confederates.
A portion of the main regiment was mustered out June17, 1865, the remainder serving until September18. Co. I was mustered out September26.
Third regimentMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKLMUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––––Missing in action,––––––––––––––––Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–2–––––––––––––2Enlisted men,–––82354553121–39Totals,–––––––––––––––41Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,–2–––––––––––––2Enlisted men,–––82354553121–39Totals,–––––––––––––––41
Fourth regimentMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
（1) Col.WilliamS.King, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKLMUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,864–––––––––––––72Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
7–147148147147148146146147145147147147–1,769Totals,–––––––––––––––1,841Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
1––1–––––1–21––6Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––––21–111–6Totals,1––1––––22–321–12Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,864–––––––––––––72Enlisted men,
The 4th Mass. Heavy Artillery was organized by Special Order, War Department, dated Nov.12, 1864, and was composed of the 17th to 28th Unattached Cos. of Heavy Artillery.
These companies had been mustered into service in August, 1864, and were already assigned to duty in the defences of Washington.
They had left the State before the middle of September, and were stationed on garrison duty at the forts near Washington.
After the organization of the companies into the 4th Heavy Artillery their service remained the same, the regiment being stationed at Washington until its muster out, June17, 1865.
Fourth regimentMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKLMUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––––Missing in action,––––––––––––––––Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1–––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––22–112122–25–20Totals,–––––––––––––––21Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,–1–––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––22–112122–25–20Totals,–––––––––––––––21
First BattalionMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
（1) Maj.StephenCabot.
（2) Maj.JohnW.M.Appleton.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,336–––––––39Enlisted men,––253244241206161161191,285Totals,–––––––––1,324Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––8121–––12Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––––––Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,336–––––––39Enlisted men,––245243239205161161191,273Totals,–––––––––1,312
Co. A, formed early in 1862, was the first company raised of those which formed at a later date the 1st BattalionMass. Heavy Artillery.
It was organized for the purpose of garrisoning the forts in Boston harbor. Co. B.
was organized in the autumn of 1862, and both these companies were stationed at Fort Warren, Boston harbor, serving there on garrison duty as the 1st and 2d Cos.Heavy Artillery until the spring of 1863.
In April, 1863, these companies, with the 4th Unattached Co. Heavy Artillery, mustered April22, were united to form the 1st Battalion Heavy Artillery.
The organization was enlarged by the addition of the 5thUnattached Co. in June, 1863, forming Co. D, and by Cos. E and F, added in August, 1864.
The battalion was on garrison duty at the forts in Boston harbor throughout its term of service, providing, by detachments, garrisons for many forts along the Massachusetts coast. Three companies were mustered out in June, 1865, and the remainder in September and October of the same year.
Twenty-Ninth Unattached CompanyMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
Capt.GeorgeW.Kenney.
OfficersMen.Total.Number on rolls,5152157Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company.–––Actual total of members of company.5152157Killed and died of wounds,–––Died by accident and disease,–22Died as prisoners,–––Total losses,–22
The 29th and 30th Unattached Cos. Heavy Artillery, Mass. Volunteers, were mustered into the service of the United States in the latter part of August and the first part of September, 1864.
They were ordered at once to
First BattalionMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––Missing in action,––––––––––Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––Enlisted men,––23332–215Died by prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,––––––––––Enlisted men,––23332–215
Thirtieth Unattached CompanyMassachusetts Heavy Artillery.
Capt.SamuelR.Bingham.
OfficersMen.Total.Number on rolls,4146150Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company.–––Actual total of members of company.4146150Killed and died of wounds,–––Died by accident and disease,–––Died as prisoners,–––Total losses,–––
Washington, where they served on garrison duty in the forts which formed the defence of that city during the remainder of the year, and until their muster out of service at the close of the war, June16, 1865.
First batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Maj.AsaM.Cook (3 months).
（2) Capt.JosiahPorter.
（3) Capt.Wm.H.Mccartney.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,—3 months,91071163 years,8261269Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,—3 years,–33Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,—3 years,–11Totals,–44Actual total of members of battery,—3 months,91071163 years,8257265Killed and died of wounds,–7
One missing in action.
–Died by accident or disease,–12
Including 1 in 3 months service.
–Died in Confederate prison,–1–Total losses,––20Casualties by Engagements.1862.June30, Glendale, Va.,–3–1863.May3, Chancellorsville, Va.,–1–1864.June5, Cold Harbor, Va.,–1–Oct.19, Cedar Creek, Va.,–2–Totals,––7
Active also at Gaines' Mill, Va., June27, 1862; Malvern Hill, Va.; Fredericksburg, Va., 2 wounded; Franklin's Crossing, June5, 1863; Gettysburg, Pa.; Mine Run, Va.; Spotsylvania (Laurel Hill), Va., 2 wounded; Opequon, Va., 4 wounded; Fisher's Hill, Va., 1 wounded.
The First BatteryMassachusetts Light Artillery was recruited in Boston during August of 1861, largely from the old BostonLight Artillery, or Cook's Battery, Maj.AsaM.Cook, which was mustered into the U. S. service May18, 1861, and was the only Massachusetts battery serving under the first call for troops.
The First Battery left the State Oct3, 1861, spent the winter of 1861-62 in camp about Washington, was present at the siege of Yorktown, Va., and at West Point.
It entered the Peninsular campaign as part of the 1st Division, 6th Corps, and took part in the battles of Mechanicsville and Gaines' Mill, Va.; it was active also at Glendale and Malvern Hill, Va.; engaged in the march to Fredericksburg, Va., in November and in the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec.13, 1862.
The battery was in camp at White Oak Church, Va., during the winter of 1863; engaged in the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May3, 1863, Gettysburg, Pa., July3, 1863, and Mine Run, Nov.30, 1863; in winter quarters at Brandy Station during the winter of 1863-64; many of the men enlisted here for an additional term of service.
The battery was engaged on the Po River on May9, 10 and 11, 1864, and in operations in the Shenandoah Valley, also the battles of Spotsylvania Court House and Cold Harbor, Va. Having lost 40 men sent home during August, the battery was active in the battles of Opequon and Fisher's Hill, Va.; after this engagement the veterans not reenlisted left the battery, while the remaining men participated in the engagement of Cedar Creek, and, after a short interval, 85 of these were transferred to the 9th Mass. Battery, there completing their term of service.
The battery lost in all 55 horses in action.
It was mustered out Oct.19, 1864.
Second batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.OrmandF.Nims.
（2) Capt.WilliamMarland.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,12351363Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–66Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–11Totals,–77Actual total of members of battery,12344356Killed and died of wounds,–22Died by accident and disease,–2323Died in Confederate prison,–––Total losses,–2525Casualties by Engagements.1864.April8, Sabine Cross Roads, La.,–22
Active also at Port Hudson, March13, 1863; Bayou Teche, La., April13, 1863; Port Hudson, La., May and July, 1863; Vermilion Bayou, La., Carrion Crow Bayou, La., Oct.15, 1863; Grand Coteau, La., Nov.3, 1863; Fort Blakely, Ala., April2, 1865; Daniel's Plantation, Ala., April2, 1865.
The 2d BatteryMassachusetts Light Artillery was recruited in Boston during April and May, 1861, and was the first battery sent forward for three years service.
It passed the year 1861 and to April, 1862, in garrison at Baltimore, Md., being engaged from time to time in many marches into Maryland and Virginia; then it left for Louisiana as part of GeneralButler's command, assigned to GeneralWilliams's brigade, and encamped at Baton Rouge, La., until it engaged in the Vicksburg expedition of June–July, 1862, returning to Baton Rouge for the engagement of August5.
During December of 1862, GeneralBanks having succeeded to the command of the Department of the Gulf, the battery was assigned to GeneralGrover, 4th Division, 19th Army Corps, and was in winter quarters at Baton Rouge until March, 1863, when it joined the expedition against Port Hudson, and later, after its return from the Teche expedition April–May, 1863, it went again to Port Hudson and was engaged in the siege operations there until the surrender.
Another expedition into Louisiana with several engagements took place during October and November, 1863.
The battery was encamped at New Iberia and then at Franklin until March, 1864, when it engaged in the Red River campaign.
There was no more serious fighting for that year; the summer was passed near New Orleans and the winter at Morganza, La., after which with Battery 5 it was sent by ship to Florida, then marched westward through the swamps to take part in the operations at Mobile.
New and exhaustive marches followed the engagement there, and the battery suffered great losses in animals and equipments at this time.
It reached Vicksburg in June and remained there in camp until July22, when it left for Massachusetts, and was mustered out at Boston, Mass., Aug.11, 1865.
Third batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.DexterH.Follett.
（2) Capt.AugustusP.Martin.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,11250261Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–66Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–66Actual total of members of battery,11244255Killed and died of wounds,11112Died by accident and disease,–1111Died in Confederate prisons,–––Total losses,12223
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.April5, Yorktown, Va.,–22May27, Hanover Court HouseVa.,–11June28, Gaines's Mill, Va.,112Place unknown,–1–1864.May11, Laurel Hill, Va.,–221864.June3, Shady Grove Church, Va.,–11June20, Petersburg, Va.,–11July –, Before Petersburg,Va.,–11Aug.18, Weldon Railroad, Va.,–11Totals,11112
Active also at Malvern Hill, Va.; Antietam, Md., Blackford's Ford, Va., Sept.20, 1862; Gettysburg, Pa., 6 wounded; Wilderness, Va.; North Anna, Va., 2 wounded.
Present, not active at Chancellorsville, Va., and Mine Run, Va.
The 3d Battery was recruited especially among the friends of SenatorHenryWilson of the 22d Mass. Infantry, to which regiment it was at first attached.
It was mustered into the U. S. service Sept.5, 1861, passed the winter of 1861-62 in and about Washington and was active in the first move of the spring campaign of 1862; part of the battery was engaged at Hanover Court House, and it was in reserve at Mechanicsville, Va. Its next engagement was at Malvern Hill, Va., July1, 1862, with no loss.
One section of the battery made a reconnoissance to Leesburg, Va., Oct.16-17, 1862, but as a whole it was not engaged in action again until the battle of Gettysburg, although it followed the 5th Corps in all its movements, was at Fredericksburg, Va.; on the Mud March; and in position, but not actively engaged, at Chancellorsville.
Though the battery took active part in the many marches of the autumn of 1863, it had no further engagements.
It entered into camp for the winter at Bealton Station, Va., remaining there from December, 1863, to May, 1864.
In May, 1864, it was engaged at the Wilderness, Va.; in position at Laurel Hill, Va., from May8 to 15 with heavy loss, CaptainMartin being wounded through the neck; engaged at North Anna River, Va., May23, and at Shady Grove Church, Va., from May30 to June3, 1864.
The next engagement was before Petersburg, Va., where the battery was active almost continuously from June18 to Aug.13, 1864; it was engaged in the expedition against the Weldon Railroad, Va., Aug.18-21, 1864, remaining at that place until the expiration of its term of service; the re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the 5th Mass. Battery, and on Sept.16, 1864, the remainder of the battery was mustered out at Boston, Mass.
Fourth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.CharlesH.Manning.
（2) Capt.GeorgeG.Trull.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,11291302Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–33Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–11Totals–44Actual total of members of battery,11287298Killed and died of wounds,–11Died by accident and disease,–4646Died in Confederate prisons,–––Totals,–4747Casualties by Engagements.1862.Aug.5, Baton Rouge, La.,–11
Active also at Fort Blakely, Ala., April2-9, 1865.
The 4th Battery Light Artillery was composed chiefly of men from Essex and Middlesex counties.
Almost immediately after its muster in October and November, 1861, it joined General Butler's New Orleans expedition, and was among the troops before Forts Jackson and Phillips at their surrender.
The battery was encamped at Carroll.
ton, La., until June16, 1862, when a portion of it, under LieutenantTaylor, engaged in action at Pass Manchac, La.; but the organization as a whole was not engaged until the battle of Baton Rouge, La., Aug.5, 1862.
It was stationed at Baton Rouge, La., until August21 and then went into camp at Carrollton, La. On October28, making its bead.
quarters at Fort Pike, La., it took part in several expeditions by water; it was engaged without loss at Bonfouca, La., Nov.26, 1862, and again on December23.
The section which accompanied GeneralWeitzel's brigade through the La Fourche district was engaged at Labadievllle, La., Oct.25, 1862.
In the spring of 1863 the battery took part in the siege of Port Hudson, being in action on May27 and June13 and 14.
It was next engaged in the expedition to the Teche from Oct.3 to Nov.16, 1863, being engaged at Vermilion Bayou, La., October9 and also on November11.
In January, 1864, almost the entire battery re-enlisted as veteran volunteers, and were on furlough of 30 days from February11, after which, on April6, it was stationed at New Orleans, La. On the 5th of September, 1864, it was transferred to Morganza, La., and on September16 engaged in an expedition to Bayou Fordoche; a part of the battery, under LieutenantManning, engaged in a skirmish to the Atchafalaya River.
On November28 it was transferred to Memphis, Tenn., and was in camp at Kennerville, La., and near Fort Gaines, Ala., until March17, when it entered into the movement against Mobile, in which it was engaged until July1.
The battery was then ordered to Galveston, Tex., and remained in that vicinity until its return to Boston, where it was mustered out Nov.10, 1865.
Fifth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.MaxEppendorff.
（2) Capt.GeorgeD.Allen.
（3) Capt.CharlesA.Phillips, Bvt. Maj., U. S. Vols.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,14324338Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–77Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–77Actual total of members of battery,14317331Killed and died of wounds,11516Died by accident and disease,–1111Died in Confederate prison.–––Total losses,12627
Active also at Yorktown (Howard's Mills), Va., April2, 1864; Malvern Hill, Va., 2 wounded; Manassas, Va., one wounded, serving with the 4th R. I.; Wilderness, Va.; Fall of Petersburg, Va., 4 wounded.
Present, not active at Hanover Court House, Va., May27, 1862; North Anna, Va., one wounded.
The members of the 5th Battery were mustered into the U. S. service during September, October and November of 1861, and the organization went into camp at Readville, Mass., Nov.14, 1861; the muster of the battery being completed December10, it remained there until December25 when it went to Washington, D. C., and on February13 moved to Hall's Hill, Va., and encamped there during the remainder of the winter.
On the 4th of April it went forward to take part in the siege of Yorktown, Va., and was engaged on that day at Howard's Mills.
It remained encamped in the vicinity until the evacuation of the town.
It was next engaged at the battle of Gaines' Mill, Va., June27, 1862, and at Malvern Hill, July1.
After this, for a time, owing to loss of guns and horses, the men were attached to other batteries of the division, but in October the battery was reunited and joined the 1st division, 5th Army Corps, at Sharpsburg, Md. It encamped at Warrenton, Va, Nov.9, 1862, and afterward made its head.
quarters in the vicinity of Stoneman's Switch for the winter.
In May, 1863, it was present at the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., and it was engaged at GettysburgJuly2 and 3.
After this battle the battery was on the march to Beverly Ford on the Rappahannock, and on November7 it took part in the engagement at Rappahannock Station, Va., being engaged also at New Hope ChurchNovember27.
From Dec.6, 1863, to May1, 1864, the battery occupied winter quarters at Rappahannock Station.
On May5 it entered into action in the Wilderness, Va., being engaged at SpotsylvaniaMay12, and having made frequent changes of position with slight engagements during May, on June2 and 3 was in action at Bethesda Church, Va. It was engaged again June18, 1864, in front of Petersburg; encamped at the Jerusalem Plank Road until July29, 1864; was present at the explosion of the mine, Petersburg, July30, and took part in the action at the Weldon Railroad, August21.
On the 3d of October the battery parted with 1 officer and 29 men, their term of service having expired, but the battery as a whole continued in service with the 5th Corps and remained in the vicinity of the Jerusalem Plank Road for the winter.
Its final action was in the assault on Petersburg, Va., April2, 1865.
On June4, 1865, the battery left Virginia for Massachusetts, and on the 12th of June was mustered out at Readville, Mass.
Sixth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.CharlesEverett, Bvt. Brig. Gen., U. S. Vols.
（2) Capt.WilliamW.Carruth, Asst. Adjt. Gen., U. S. Vols.
（3) Capt.JohnF.Phelps.
（4) Capt.EdwardK.Russell.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,12351363Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–44Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–11Totals,–55Actual total of members of battery,12346358Killed and died of wounds,–66Died by accident and disease,14748Died in Confederate prison,–––Total losses,15354Casualties by Engagements.1862.June28, Vicksburg, Miss.,–11Aug.5, Baton Rouge, La.,–331863.April12-13, Bisland, La.,–11July13, Bayou La Fourche, La.,–11
The 6th Battery was mustered into the service of the United StatesJan.20, 1862, and left Boston HarborFeb.8, 1862, on the Idaho and reached Ship Island, Miss., March8, going into camp there.
In the month of March a portion of the battery, under CaptainEverett, engaged in an expedition to Biloxi and Pass Christian.
The entire battery sailed for New Orleans, April15, to take part in the operations against that city.
After the occupation of New Orleans the battery was temporarily divided, one section under LieutenantCarruth and the two others under CaptainEverett, each detachment engaging in various expeditions in the vicinity of New Orleans, but the battery was reunited at Baton Rouge, La., for a time.
From June16 to July26, 1862, two sections under CaptainEverett were engaged in the Vicksburg expedition; a section under LieutenantCarruth remained at Baton Rouge during that time, twice engaging in skirmishes in the vicinity.
The battery as a whole, in command of LieutenantCarruth, was engaged at the battle of Baton Rouge, Aug.5, 1862, and two weeks later encamped at Carrollton, La. In October the battery was placed under command of GeneralWeitzel and engaged in expeditions to Donaldsonville, La., and Bayou La Fourche; it was in action at Labadieville, La., Oct.27, 1862, after which it went into winter quarters at Thibodeaux, La. Being engaged at one time in an expedition on the Teche, it moved to Brashear City, La., and then to Bayou Boeuf where it remained until April2.
The battery as part of the 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, engaged in the battle of Bisland, La., April12 to 13, 1863.
On May17 it advanced to Port Hudson, La., remaining there until July8, being engaged in the assault May27.
The battery was posted at Donaldsonville, La., from July10 to 30, being engaged at Bayou La FourcheJuly13.
It was encamped at Thibodeaux, La., from July30 to Sept.25, 1863, and on October6, as a four-gun battery, was sent to Berwick's Bay, where it lost an officer by disease.
Leaving Berwick's BayOctober11 it was on the march through Franklin and Opelousas to New Iberia, La., where it went into camp, November16, for the winter.
The battery left camp March3, 1864; nearly all the original members re-enlisted at this time as veterans, and after the furlough of these men, April13 to May23, 1864, the battery was reunited and was stationed at New Orleans during the year 1864.
The original members by order of the War Department were mustered out of service Jan.20, 1865.
During the month of January, 1865, the battery gained 121 members by recruits and transfers; it remained at New Orleans until July21 and, sailing on that day for New York, it reached Readville, Mass., August1, and was paid and disbanded Aug.10, 1865.
Present also at Biloxi, Pass Christian, New Orleans, Brashear City, Houma, Labadieville and Port Hudson.
Seventh batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.PhineasAlonzoDavis, Bvt. Col.U. S Vols.
（2) Capt.NewmanW.Storer.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,13349362Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–1010Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–1010Actual total of members of battery,13339352Killed and died of wounds,–55Died by accident and disease,13031Died in Confederate prison,–––Total losses,13536Casualties by Engagements.1863.Jan.30, Deserted House, Va.,–441865.April9, Fort Blakely, Ala.,–11
The 7th Battery, organized as an infantry company, was among the number of those which first left the State.
It was recruited in Lowell, Mass., was mustered into the service of the United StatesMay21, 1861, and sailed for Fortress MonroeMay22.
It remained on provost duty at the fortress, its captain, PhineasA.Davis, being provost marshal until Dec.25, 1861, when it was detailed on light artillery duty, and on March17, 1862, the organization became the 7th Massachusetts Battery.
It engaged, acting as infantry, in the advance on Norfolk, Va., May10, 1862.
On June19, 1862, fully equipped as a battery, it went into camp at Newport News, moved to camp at YorktownJuly25, and on Sept.29, 1862, marched to Suffolk, Va., and remained in camp there during the autumn, engaging in slight skirmishes from time to time.
On Jan.30, 1863, the battery engaged in action at Deserted House, Va. It was engaged at FranklinMarch17, 1863.
During the investment of Suffolk, Va., April11 to May3, the battery was present and was engaged on April12, 14 and 15.
On May3 it took part in an action on the Providence Church Road; was engaged in an expedition to CarsvilleMay13 to 21, one section under LieutenantFarrar being engaged at Holland's House.
On July4, 1863, the battery was engaged at South Anna River; moved to Fortress Monroe and on to Washington, going into camp there July22; on duty at New York city from August21 to Sept.11, 1863; returning then to Washington it was stationed at Camp Barry, D. C., until Jan.24, 1864.
On January24 it left the camp for New Orleans, moving then to Algiers and afterward to Alexandria; one section was stationed at Pineville.
A portion of the battery engaged in an expedition against guerillas May4, 1864; reunited and forming part of the 2d Division, 19th Army Corps, it was on the march to Morganza Bend on the Mississippi from May11 to 22, being engaged near Mansura, La., May16.
The battery was encamped at Morganza, moving at one time to St. Charles, Ark., until October23, when two sections changed camp to Duvall's Bluff, Ark., one section moving again to St. Charles.
On January15 the battery went to Kennerville, La. On March18 it joined the 1st Division, 13th Army Corps, to take part in the operations against Mobile; it was on the march until March27 when it engaged in action at Spanish Fort; from this time until April8, when it was ordered to Fort Blakely, it was engaged a part of every day in action at the Fort, and on April9 it engaged in the assault on Fort Blakely.
On April20 it embarked on an expedition up the Mobile and Alabama rivers; encamped near Mobile, Ala., May16, and reached Galveston, Tex., July3, moving July9 to Houston, Tex. On October1 arrangements were made for the return to Massachusetts, and on October14 the battery sailed from New Orleans for New York.
It reached BostonNovember3 and was mustered out at Gallop's Island, Nov.10, 1865.
Present also at South Quay,
Somerton, Providence Church Road, Holland's House, Mansura and the siege of Mobile. Eighth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery (Militia).
（1) Capt.AsaM.Cook.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,6148154Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–11Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–11Actual total of members of battery,6147153Killed and died of wounds,–11Died by accident and disease,–66Died in Confederate prison,–––Total losses,–77Casualties by Engagements.1862.Sept.14, South Mountain, Md.,–11
Active also at Manassas, Va., and Antietam, Md.
The 8th Battery was recruited by AsaM.Cook in response to the call of the President of the United States for troops, May26, 1862, and on June25 it left Boston for Washington.
A serious railroad accident, in which 2 men and 13 horses belonging to the battery were killed, caused a delay of two days at Trenton, N. J. Reaching the Capitol, it encamped several weeks at Fairfax Seminary.
On August11 it joined the 1st Division, 9th Army Corps, at Falmouth, opposite Fredericksburg, Va., and on August17 was stationed seven milessouth of Culpeper, Va. Part of the battery was stationed at Barnett's Ford, Va., from August20 to 23, one section being engaged in a skirmish near Sulphur Springs, Va. It was engaged at the battle of ManassasAug.30, 1862, and at Chantilly, Va., September1.
On September14 it was engaged at South Mountain, Md., losing 1 man killed and 4 wounded. At the battle of Antietam, Md., it was actively engaged during the day and evening of September17 and until late in the afternoon of the 18th.
It was encamped near the mouth of Antietam Creek until October5, ordered then to Washington, D. C., it remained there until October21 when it advanced and joined its division at Pleasant Valley, Va. On this march a detachment of the battery passing through Hyattstown, Md., surprised and captured a party of Confederate cavalry with recruits and horses.
It engaged on the march through Virginia from October26 to November11, encamping during the time at Lovettsville, Waterford, Philomont, Rectortown, Orleans and Waterloo, remaining at the latter camp until it was ordered to Washington where it was mustered out, its term of service having expired, and left for MassachusettsNov.29, 1862.
Ninth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.AchilleDeVecchi.
（2) Capt.JohnBigelow, Bvt. Maj., U. S. Vols.
（3) Capt.RichardS.Milton.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,11320331Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–44Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–44Actual total of members of battery,11316327Killed and died of wounds,21214Died by accident and disease,–77Died in Confederate prison,–––Total losses,21921Casualties by Engagements.1863.July2, Gettysburg, Pa.,29111864.May25, North Anna, Va.,–11June18, Avery House, Va.,–22
Active also at Totopotomoy, Va.; Weldon Railroad, Aug.18, 19 and 21, 1864, 1 wounded; Petersburg, April1 and 2, 1865.
Present at Mine Run, Va.; Wilderness, 1 wounded; Spotsylvania, Bethesda Church, Va.; Peeble's Farm, Sept.30, 1864; Hatcher's Run, Oct.27, 1864, and during part of the Appomattox campaign.
The 9th Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery, was recruited in the summer of 1862 and mustered into the United States service on the 10th of August, the men being mostly from Boston and the neighboring towns.
It left the StateSept.3, 1862, and spent the winter of 1862 and 1863 near Washington, being in camp at Capitol Hill, D. C., until September22, then occupying Camp Chase and Camp Barry, Va. From Nov.19, 1862, to March29, 1863, it was encamped at Fort Ramsay, moving to CentervilleApril17 where it remained until June25.
It had no active service under its original captain, AchilleDeVecchi, and was commanded by Capt.JohnBigelow in its first day of fight.
ing, on July2, at Gettysburg, losing in half an hour 9 men. LieutenantErickson was killed on the field and LieutenantWhittaker was mortally wounded, dying on July20.
The battery was with the 5th Corps in its advance to Petersburg, Va., in June, 1864, and was engaged with the Corps in many of the siege operations and movements, being engaged at Avery HouseJune18, with the loss of 2 men, and engaged again June19 and 20.
Having received from Battery 1 the men whose term of service had not yet expired, it participated in the closing engagements at Petersburg, followed in the retreat of the Confederates, and was mustered out at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, June6, 1865.
Tenth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.JacobHenrySleeper, Bvt. Maj., U. S. Vols.
（2) Capt.J.WebbAdams, Bvt. Maj., U. S. Vols.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,9257266Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–33Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–33Actual total of members of battery,9254263Killed and died of wounds,2810Died by accident and disease,–1111Died in Confederate prison,–33Total losses,22224Casualties by Engagements.1864.May10, River Po, Va.,–11May30, Totopotomoy (Jones' Farm), Va.,–11Aug.25, Reams's Station, Va.,–55Oct.27, Hatcher's Run, Va.,213
Active also at Auburn, Va., Oct.14, 1863, 2 wounded; Rappahannock Station; Mine Run; Wilderness; North Anna; Cold Harbor; Petersburg; Hatcher's Run, July5-7, 1865; Fall of Petersburg; Farmville, April7, 1865.
The 10th Battery, mustered into service Sept.9, 1862, was recruited in Boston by HenryH.Granger, afterward senior First Lieutenant of the battery and Brevet Lieut. Colonel, U. S. Vols. It left the StateOct.14, 1862, but did not go into action for some time, its first months of service being spent in organization and drill in camp near Washington.
It was ordered Dec.25, 1862, to Poolesville, Md., where it remained through the winter.
The battery joined the Army of the PotomacJuly8, 1863, becoming part of the 1st Division, 3d Army Corps, and took its part in the marching and manoeuvring of the rest of the year, going three times into action that autumn; at Auburn, Va., October13; Kelly's Ford, November7; and Mine Run, November30.
Upon the reorganization of the army in preparation for the campaigns of 1864, the battery joined the 2d Army Corps and fought with it through all the battles of that year.
It was engaged in action at the River Po May10; was at Cold HarborJune2; in the vicinity of Petersburg, Va., June16; at Deep Bottom, Va., July28.
It was engaged at Reams's Station, August25, losing 5 men killed in action, 24 wounded and missing, and 34 horses killed; CaptainSleeper being wounded early in the day, the battery was under the command of Lieut.HenryH.Granger.
From September24 to October24 it was in position in front of Petersburg; engaged at Hatcher's Run under the command of LieutenantGranger, who with Lieut.AmosSmith was mortally wounded, both dying in hospital before the close of the month.
LieutenantSmith, of the 4th U. S. Artillery, succeeded LieutenantGranger till the close of the engagement.
In 1865 the battery was engaged throughout the Appomattox campaign, being in action on February5 and 7 at Hatcher's Run.
After Lee's surrender it remained in the vicinity of Washington for a few weeks, and returning to Boston, was mustered out June9, 1865.
Eleventh batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.EdwardJenkinsJones, Bvt. Maj., U. S. Vols.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,—9 months,51471523 years,7190197Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,—3 years,–11Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,—9 months,–––3 years,–––Totals,—9 months,–––3 years,–11Actual total of members of battery,—9 months,51471523 years,7189196Killed and died of wounds,–22Died by accident and disease,–1111Died in Confederate prison,–11Total losses,–1414Casualties by Engagements.1864.June19-21, Petersburg, Va.,–22
Active also at North Anna, Va.; Weldon Railroad, Aug.18-19, 1864; Petersburg Siege, June17, 1864, to March24, 1865; Fort Stedman, Va., March25, 1865.
Present throughout the Appomattox campaign.
The 11th Battery, composed of men from Boston and vicinity, served as the only artillery organization sent out under the 9 months call for troops.
It left the StateOct.3, 1862, having been mustered into service August25 at Readville, Mass., remaining there until its departure for Washington.
It was employed during its whole term of service in picket duty about Centerville, Va., and was mustered out, at expiration of its 9 months term of service, May29, 1863.
Reorganized, it was mustered in for 3 years service, Jan.2, 1864; and was almost continuously active throughout the remaining years of the war. Leaving the State for the second time, Feb.5, 1864, the battery joined the 2d Division, 9th Army Corps, April9, and was present at the Wilderness, Va., May6, 1864; it was engaged at North Anna, Va., temporarily attached to the 2d Corps, and at the Weldon Railroad with the 5th Corps; engaged in the siege of Petersburg from June17, 1864, to March24, 1865.
After its withdrawal from the lines on the latter date, the attack upon Fort Stedman, March25, brought it once again into action.
It followed the Confederate army to Appomattox after the fall of Petersburg, April3; and returning to Massachusetts at the close of the war, was mustered out at ReadvilleJune16, 1865.
Twelfth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.JacobMiller.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,7261268Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–33Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–33Actual total of members of battery,7258265Killed and died of wounds,–––Died by accident and disease,–2424Died in Confederate prison,–––Total losses,–2424
Active during the Port Hudson campaign.
The 12th BatteryMassachusetts Light Artillery was recruited and mustered into service by detachments during the autumn of 1862, and left Boston by ship for New Orleans, Jan.3, 1863, arriving at its destination on February3.
It was on duty at Baton Rouge, La., during the month of March, and was mounted and equipped as cavalry for a short time in April; on duty on the Atchafalaya River near Brashear City from April17 to May23; returning to New Orleans, it was on duty at various stations in the vicinity during the summer of 1863, and a detachment was stationed at Port Hudson during the siege.
The battery was stationed at Port Hudson from October15 until the close of its term of service.
Foraging and reconnoitring expeditions took place by detachments on Dec.31, 1863; March16 and 26, 1864; April26 and May6; on the latter date a force of the enemy was met in advance on Port Hudson.
Other expeditions took place on May29, June18 and August24; during a part of the time detachments were mounted and equipped in service as cavalry.
It suffered no loss by action during its service, but much by disease.
It was mustered out July25, 1865.
Thirteenth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
（1) Capt.CharlesH.J.Hamlin.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,7269276Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–22Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–22Actual total of members of battery,7267274Killed and died of wounds,–––Died by accident and disease,–2626Died in Confederate prison,–––Total losses,–2626
Active during the Red River campaign; Port Hudson campaign; and engaged at Pleasant Hill and Cane River, La.
The 13th Battery was recruited at Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., and left the State on the DeWittClinton for New Orleans Jan.20, 1863.
On account of severe storm the vessel put in at Fortress Monroe, and the battery, having lost 57 horses during the passage, remained at Camp Hamilton, Va., for a few weeks, reaching New Orleans May10.
On June6 it took up its position before Port Hudson in two detachments, one under CaptainHamlin, the other in charge of Lieut.T.W.Terry; so stationed, it was on duty until the surrender, July8; immediately entering into camp within the works, it remained there during July and August, part of the time under command of Lieut.EllisMott; here it suffered much loss by disease, the command being reduced to 50 men. On August31 it was temporarily attached to the 2d Massachusetts Battery, and with that organization took part in the Bayou Teche expedition, October and November, 1863, engaging in frequent skirmishes and meeting the enemy at Franklin, La., October2; at Carrion Crow Bayou, October15, and again on November2.
It went into camp with the 2d Battery at New Iberia, La., moving with it then to Franklin; here on Feb.17, 1864, it joined the 6th Massachusetts Battery, remaining with it until March6 when it united with Battery L, 1st U. S. Artillery.
Attached to this organization, it took part in the Red River expedition, meeting the enemy in a skirmish at Pleasant Hill, La., April7, and again in a more serious engagement, April9, in which 4 men were wounded and 1 taken prisoner; engaged also at Cane River Crossing.
On July1, 1864, the battery was relieved from its detached service and reporting to CaptainHamlin, again an independent organization, with a battery of 4 guns, went into camp at Greeneville, La. Here it remained two months; then moving to Camp Parapet, La., it remained there during the remainder of its service, engaging in little action but that which fell to them in the routine of camp life.
It was mustered out July28, 1865.
Fourteenth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
Capt.JosephW.B.Wright.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,7187194Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–22Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–22Actual total of members of battery,7185192Killed and died of wounds,178Died by accident and disease,–55Died in Confederate prison,–22Total losses,11415Casualties by Engagements.1864.June21-22, Petersburg, Va.,–33Aug.22, Before Petersburg, Va.,–441865.March25, Petersburg, Va.,1––
Active also at Spotsylvania, Va.; River Ny, May8, 10, 12, 1864; North Anna, May14-27; Totopotomoy, June1; Bethesda Church, June2-3, 1864.
The 14th Battery, organized at Readville, Mass., and mustered into service Feb.27, 1864, received its outfit of guns at Washington, April24, and on the next day was ordered to join the 9th Army Corps, and left the capital to engage in the Wilderness campaign.
The battery was encamped near Rappahannock Station until May4; then moving forward, was present at the battle of the Wilderness, May6; on May10 it was engaged on the Ny River, its division commander, Gen.ThomasGreeleyStevenson, being killed, and was again in action there May12,16 and 18.
From May24-27 the battery was engaged at the North Anna River; engaged again at Totopotomoy, June1; at Bethesda Church, June2; Cold Harbor, June6-12.
It moved by forced marches to Petersburg and on June17 went into action there; it took active part also during the entire siege, entering into engagements June21-24, July10-17, August5 and 21, and on October11.
In September the battery was transferred to Reserve Artillery, Army of the Potomac, and on October1 to 2d Army Corps, and went with this corps into winter quarters at City Point, Va. On January15 it joined the 6th Corps; and on March15, reunited to the 9th Corps, it took up its position in line at Fort Stedman, Petersburg; one section was in action on March25 under Lieut.E.B.Nye, who was killed in the engagement, the battery losing also 11 prisoners; both sections were actively engaged on April1 and 2.
After the fall of Petersburg the battery moved to camp at City Point, Va , and on to Fairfax Seminary early in May, remaining there until it left for Massachusetts.
It reached Readville, Mass., June6 and was mustered out June15, 1865.
Fifteenth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
Capt.TimothyPearson.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,7338345Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–22Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–22Actual total of members of battery,7336343Killed and died of wounds,–––Died by accident and disease,–2626Died in Confederate prison,–––Total losses,–2626
Engaged at Fort Blakely, Ala., April2-9, 1865.
The 15th Battery was recruited partly in Lowell and partly at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, mustered into the service of the United StatesFeb.17, 1863, and left BostonMarch9.
It reached New Orleans., La., April9, and went into camp there, spending a week at Brashear City in May, being at this time under command of Lieut.J.W.Kirk.
On June3 it was stationed at two small forts in Louisiana, and on December29 it moved to Lakeport, La., and engaged in an expedition to Madisonville, La., from Jan.2 to Feb.15, 1864; removing to New Orleans, February20, it remained encamped in the vicinity until October17, when it moved to White River, Ark.; it was stationed at Duvall's Bluff for a time, going to Memphis, Tenn., November27, where it remained until the close of the year.
In February, 1865, the battery joined the 2d Division, 13th Army Corps, in Florida, and on April2 took up its position before Fort Blakely, Ala., and engaged in the siege and capture, on April9, being under command of Lieut.AlbertRouse.
Returning to Mobile, it encamped at Fort Gaines until July20, when it set out on its return to Massachusttts, reaching ReadvilleAugust1, and was mustered out Aug.4, 1865.
Sixteenth batteryMassachusetts Light Artillery.
Capt.HenryD.Scott.
Officers.Men.Totals.Number on rolls,5166171Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battery,–––Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battery,–––Totals,–––Actual total of members of battery,5166171Killed and died of wounds,–––Died by accident and disease,–66Died in Confederate prison,–––Total losses,–66
The 16th Mass. Battery was organized at Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., in March, 1864, and its last members were mustered in April4.
It left the StateApril19 and arrived at WashingtonApril21.
It joined the 22d Army Corps, and remained in camp in the vicinity of the Capitol until June, when it moved to Alexandria, Va. It was posted at Fort Kearny, Tenallytown, Md., July11 and 12; and was stationed at Troy Road Barracks, Albany, N. Y., September7 to November16.
The battery returned to its old station at WashingtonNovember19, and on December6 it moved to Fairfax Court House, where it was posted in two sections, one at Vienna and one at Fairfax Station; here the battery remained through the winter and during the rest of its service, engaging in an expedition to Loudon Valley in March, 1865.
On June22 it returned to Massachusetts and was paid off and discharged July18, 1865.
First regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.RobertCowdin, Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) NapoleonB.Mclaughlen, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Army.
companies.Field and staff.Line.Band.ABCDEFGHIKUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,1556––––––––––––71Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
17–28151159165141137141162163175151191,609Totals,––––––––––––––1,680Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
2––2413214422–27Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––21–2–11–1––8Totals,2––4515225432–35Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1556––––––––––––71Enlisted men,
The 1st Mass. Infantry was composed largely of the 1st RegimentMass. Volunteer Militia, under command of Col.RobertCowdin, who became colonel of the 1st Infantry when the organization was completed.
It was mustered in May23-27 and was the firstthree-years regiment to arrive at Washington.
Having left MassachusettsJune15, it encamped at Georgetown until the battle of Blackburn's Ford, in which it took a most active part.
In August the regiment became part of GeneralHooker's Brigade, and was encamped at Bladensburg and afterwards at Budd's Ferry, Va., until the spring of 1862, when, as part of GeneralGrover's Brigade, GeneralHooker's division3d Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, the regiment moved to the Peninsula and was engaged on April26 in front of Yorktown.
After the battle of Williamsburg, May5, the regiment marched to White Oak Swamp and encamped until June25, when it engaged in the battle of Fair Oaks, just before the seven-days battles, in which the regiment took active part.
At the close of the campaign the regiment encamped at Harrison's Landing, until with its division it joined GeneralPope's army at Warrenton, Va., and went into action at Bristoe StationAugust27, and suffered loss at the battle of ManassasAugust29.
Returning with GeneralPope's army after the battle of Chantilly, the regiment encamped at Fort Lyon near Alexandria, and until October31 was engaged in the defences of Washington.
About this time Gen.JosephB.Carr took the place of GeneralGrover as brigade commander.
The regiment, detached from its division, was, during November, 1862, on provost duty at Fairfax Station, but took part with its division, December13, in the battle of Fredericksburg, encamping afterward for the winter at Acquin Creek, Va. On April27, 1863, the regiment moved to participate in GeneralHooker's Campaign of 1863, losing heavily at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
After the battle of Wapping Heights, July23, the regiment was placed in charge of the draft rendezvous at New York city until October15.
On that date the command was ordered to join its brigade at Union Mills, and was in the actions of Kelly's Ford and Mine Run, encamping at Brandy Station for the winter.
On May3, 1864, the regiment moved to take part in the spring campaign, and was engaged in the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania.
These battles terminated the service of the 1st Regiment, which returned to BostonMay25, and was mustered out. Those whose terms of service had not yet expired were transferred to the 11th Mass. Infantry.
First regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,17–––––––––––8Enlisted men,––1489116111218712–108Totals,–––––––––––––116Missing in action,––––––––––––––Died by accident or disease,—Officers,1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–4845372496255Totals,–––––––––––––56Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––3––211–7Total losses,—Officers,27–––––––––––9Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–181613161218142417192170Totals,–––––––––––––179
Casualties by Engagements.
1861.July18, Blackburn's Ford, Va.,–1––––––561––13July21, Bull Run, Va,–1–––––––––––11862.April26, Yorktown, Va.,–––––––––4–––4May5, Williamsburg, Va.,––31–211––2––10June25, Fair Oaks or Oak Grove, Va.––2––13–1––5–12June30, Glendale, Va.,113–13––4–15–19Aug.29, Manassas or Bull Run, 2d, Va.–1–211–4–42––15Dec.13, 14, Fredericksburg, Va.,––––11––1––––3Place unknown,––1––––––––––11863.May2, 3, Chancellorsville, Va.,–1–11213–21––12July1-3, Gettysburg, Pa,–144411311–1–21Nov.27, Locust Grove, Va.,––––1––––––––1Place unknown,–––––––––––1–11864.May6, Wilderness, Va.,––1––––––––––1May12, Spotsylvania, Va.,–1–––––––1–––2
Active also at Kettle Run, Aug.27, 1862, and Chantilly, Sept.1, 1862.
Second regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.GeorgeH.Gordon, Bvt. Maj. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.GeorgeL.Andrews, Bvt. Maj. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（3) Col.SamuelM.Quincy, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（4) Col.WilliamCogswell, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
companies.Field and staff.Line.Band.ABCDEFGHIKUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Number on regimental rolls,—Officers,1983––––––––––––102Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
17–24188172151159189164197164180148351,788Totals,––––––––––––––1,890Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
10––9286125322–50Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––1––––1––––2Totals,10––9386126322–52Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1983––––––––––––102Enlisted men,
The 2d Mass. Infantry was recruited by Col.GeorgeHenryGordon (a West Point graduate, who had served eight years as lieutenant in the regular army) in April, 1861, and began to be mustered into the service of the United StatesMay11.
It left the StateJuly8, and joined the command of Major-GeneralPatterson at Martinsburg, Va. On July18, 1861, the regiment was ordered to Harper's Ferry, and on the 23dColonelGordon was placed in charge of the town, GeneralBanks succeeding GeneralPatterson in command.
In the autumn the regiment engaged in the movements on the upper Potomac, being stationed at Hyattstown, Md., Darnestown and Seneca Mills, and making its winter quarters near Frederick, Md. On Feb.27, 1862, it moved towards Winchester, and the succeeding months were spent in movements in the Shenandoah Valley.
On May25 it engaged in the battle of Winchester, encamping afterward at Williamsport, Md. At this time ColonelGordon was promoted brigadier-general, U. S. Vols., and was in command of the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, Army of Virginia, of which the 2d Mass. Infantry formed a part, at the battle of Cedar Mountain.
As part of the 12th Corps, the regiment fought at Antietam, September17, and encamped afterward in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry, moving on Jan.19, 1863, to Stafford Court House. April27 it broke camp and moved forward to take its part at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
In August the regiment was stationed at New York, during the draft riots, returning to the front September5.
The regiment now became part of the Army of the Cumberland, and in the Atlanta campaign of 1864 formed part of the 20th Corps, under Major-GeneralHooker.
On May13, with the Army of the Tennessee, it took part in the march through Georgia.
After the surrender of Atlanta the regiment was stationed as provost guard of the city and took part in Sherman's march to the sea, under command of Lieutenant-ColonelMorse.
It received at Raleigh, N. C., the news of the surrender of Johnston's army, and after participating in the grand review at Washington, May24, it served on garrison duty there until its muster out of service, July14, 1865.
It received its final discharge and payment at Readville, Mass., July26.
Second regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKUnassigned Recruits.Totals.Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,312–––––––––––15Enlisted men,––231823169819132512–166Totals,–––––––––––––181Missing in action,–––––––––11––2Died by accident or disease,—Officers,2––––––––––––2Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–99109996889–87Totals,–––––––––––––89Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1–––2–––1––4Total losses,—Officers,512–––––––––––17Enlisted men,
Present also at Mt. Jackson, Front Royal, Fredericksburg and Peach Tree Creek.
Third regimentMassachusetts volunteer Infantry (Militia), 3 months and 9 months service.
Col.DavidW.Wardrop (3 months).
Col.SilasP.Richardson (9 months).
companies.Field and staff.Line.ABCDEFGHIKLTotals.Number on regimental rolls,—3 months,—Officers,720–––––––––––27Enlisted men,2–466694–––2153–5975416Totals,–––––––––––––4439 months,—Officers,831–––––––––––39Enlisted men,5–96999897989798989898–982Totals,–––––––––––––1,021Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment,—3 months,––––––––––––––9 months,––1–––––––1––2Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment,—3 months,––––––––––––––9 months,–––1––1––––1–3Actual total of members of regiment,—3 months,—Officers,720–––––––––––27Enlisted men,2–466694–––2153–5975416Totals,–––––––––––––4439 months,—Officers,831–––––––––––39Enlisted men,5–95989897979798989797–977Totals,–––––––––––––1,016
The 3d InfantryMass. Volunteer Militia was composed of seven companies, six of them having been in existence prior to 1860, and the remaining one, Co. C, being the first company raised for the war in Massachusetts.
In response to the President's call for troops the companies assembled in Boston, April16, 1861, enlisted for three months in the service of the United States, and left the StateApril18 for Fortress Monroe.
Immediately on arrival the regiment
Third regimentMassachusetts volunteer Infantry (Militia), 3 months and 9 months service.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKLKilled and died of wounds,—9 months,—Officers––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––2––2Died by accident or disease,—9 months,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––32–112––22–13Died as prisoners,—9 months,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––1––1Total losses,—9 months,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––32–112––52–16
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Dec.10, PlymouthN. C.,––––––––––2––2
was sent to assist in the destruction of the Gosport navy yard.
Fourthree-years companies were assigned to the regiment during May, but were afterwards transferred to the 29th Mass. Infantry.
It formed part of the garrison at Fortress Monroe until July, moving then to Hampton, Va., where it remained until its return to Massachusetts and its muster out, July23.
Many of the members re-enlisted in the three-years regiments then forming.
Recruiting for the 3d Infantry for nine-months service began Sept.16, 1862, and on October22 it left Boston for Beaufort, N. C., and went into camp near New Berne.
During the autumn, detachments were on duty at Newport barracks and Plymouth, N. C., the detachment at the latter place engaging in the battle on December10.
The regiment was employed in the expedition to Goldsboroa, in December, 1862, being present at the battles of Kinston and Whitehall and taking part in the action at Goldsboroa.
It was on duty in the defences of New Berne during the remainder of its service, engaging in frequent expeditions and skirmishes.
In April, 1863, it took part in the expedition for the relief of Little Washington, N. C.; in June, the regiment's term of service having expired, it returned on the 16th to Massachusetts, and was mustered out June26, 1863, at Camp Joe Hooker, Lakeville.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—3 months,—Officers,727––––––––––34Enlisted men,3–783463775773657676–602Totals,––––––––––––6369 months,—Officers,931––––––––––40Enlisted men,6–98968496917989919694920Totals,––––––––––––960Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment,—3 months,–––––––––––––9 months,–––––––––––––Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment,—3 months,––––––––1–––19 months––1––12–––––4Actual total of members of regiment,—3 months,—Officers,727––––––––––34Enlisted men,3–783463775773647676–601Totals,––––––––––––6359 months,—Officers,931––––––––––40Enlisted men,6–97968495897989919694916Totals,––––––––––––956
The members of the 4th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, commanded by Col.AbnerB.Packard, assembled in BostonApril16, 1861, in response to the President's first call for troops, and on the 17th the regiment left the State for Fortress Monroe, and spent at the fortress and in the vicinity its three months of service.
On May27 it moved to Newport News and remained there during June, working at the entrenchments and engaged in scouting and guard duty; while there, five companies were detached and engaged in the battle of Big Bethel, June10.
The last week of its service was spent at Hampton, Va.July18 the regiment returned to Boston, and was discharged July22, 1861.
It volunteered again under the call for nine-months troops in August, 1862, and the companies were mustered in on dates varying from September1 to December16.
The regiment left camp at Lakeville, Mass., Dec.27, 1862, reached Carrollton, La., February13, and on March7 was stationed at Baton Rouge, forming part of the 1st Brigade, 3d Division, 19th Army Corps.
It formed part of the land forces in reserve at Port Hudson, March14, when Banks united with AdmiralFarragut in the expedition to gain possession of the Mississippi, and returned with the army to Baton Rouge, moving afterward to Brashear City.
It engaged in the attack on Fort Bisland, April11-13, and joined in the pursuit of the Confederates as far as Franklin.
On its return it was stationed at Brashear City while Banks was engaged in the march to Alexandria.
May30 it joined the army before Port Hudson, and took part in the siege, two companies (under CaptainBartlett, who was killed in the action) leading in the assault of June14.
After the surrender the regiment was stationed on garrison duty at the fort until the termination of its service.
It returned to BostonAug.17, 1863, and was mustered out at Lakeville, Mass., Aug.28, 1863.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––1––19 months,—Officers,–1––––––––––1Enlisted men,––31–––21–1412Totals,––––––––––––13Died by accident or disease,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––––9 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1310131211171062111124Died as prisoners,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––––9 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––––Total losses,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––1––19 months,—Officers,–1––––––––––1Enlisted men,––1611131211191162215136Totals,––––––––––––137
Casualties by Engagements.
1861.June10, Big Bethel, Va.,–––––––––1––11863.June14, Port Hudson, La.,–131–––2––1412June23, Brashear City, La.,––––––––1–––1
Fifth regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia), 3 months, 9 months and 100 days service.
（1) Col.SamuelC.Lawrence (3 months).
（2) Col.GeorgeH.Pierson (9 months and 100 days).
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—3 months,—Officers,1340––––––––––53Enlisted men,5–90768075807178697671771Totals,––––––––––––8249 months,—Officers,830––––––––––38Enlisted men,4–75939685979198989779913Totals,––––––––––––951100 days,—Officers,730––––––––––37Enlisted men,4–85879187959498818893903Totals,––––––––––––940Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment,—3 months,––1–––––––––19 months,–––1––––––––1100 days,––––––––1–––1Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment,—3 months,–––1––––––––19 months,––––1––1––––2100 days,––––––––1––12Totals,—3 months,––11––––––––29 months,–––11––1––––3100 days,––––––––2––13Actual total of members of regiment,—3 months,—Officers,1340––––––––––53Enlisted men,5–89758075807178697671769Totals,––––––––––––8229 months,—Officers,830––––––––––38Enlisted men,4–75929585979098989779910Totals,––––––––––––948100 days,—Officers,730––––––––––37Enlisted men,4–85879187959496818892900Totals,––––––––––––937
Fifth regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia), 3 months, 9 months and 100 days service.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––114–11–8Missing in action,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––11Died by accident or disease,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––1––1–29 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,––111–22–22213100 days,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––121211–8Total losses,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––115–121119 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,––111–22–22213100 days,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––121211–8
Casualties by Engagements.
1861.July21, Bull Run, Va.,–––––114–11–8
The members of the 5th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, in response to the President's call for troops, assembled in BostonApril19, 1861; and, their numbers increased by one company from the 1st Infantry, M. V. M., and four from the 7th, the regiment left the StateApril21, and was mustered into the United States service May1, at Washington.
It remained in camp near Alexandria, Va., until July16, when it took up the line of march to Centreville, and on the 21st took part in the battle of Bull Run.
After the battle the regiment remained at Washington until its return to Massachusetts for muster out, July30.
Its term of service having expired, July19, when at the front, it had volunteered for the succeeding days of service.
At the call for pine-months troops in August, 1862, the officers of the 5th Infantry tendered to the government the services of the regiment, and on Oct.22, 1862, it left the State for New Berne, N. C., five of the companies being newly recruited.
Remaining in camp only a few days after arrival, it set out on November3 on an expedition to Williamston, N. C., and in December, 1862, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition, engaging in the battles of Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboroa.
It also took part, in April, 1863, in two expeditions for the relief of Washington, N. C., and later in a reconnoissance toward Kinston and an expedition to Cove Creek, N. C. On June20, 1863, the regiment's term of service expired, and, reaching MassachusettsJune26, it was mustered out at Camp Wenham, July2.
In the summer of 1864 the 5th Infantry was again mustered into the service of the United States, and left Massachusetts for 100 days, which it spent in camp at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, several companies being detached for duty at various forts in Maryland.
Its service was ended Nov.1, 1864, and it was mustered out at Readville, Mass., Nov.16, 1864.
Sixth regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia), 3 months. 9 months and 100 days service.
（1) Col.EdwardF.Jones, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols. (3 months).
（2) Col.AlbertS.Follansbee (9 months and 100 days).
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Company B, 3d Bat. Inf.
Att.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKLNumber on regimental rolls,—3 months,—Officers,946–––––––––––––55Enlisted men,
4––97989898949794858791––943Totals,–––––––––––––––982Enlisted men
Including non-commissioned staff.
(included above) commissioned in regiment,—3 months,–––11–––––––––249 months,1––21––11––1–––7100 days,––––––––1––––––1Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment,—3 months,––––––––––––1––19 months,–––––––1––––1––2100 days,––––––––––––––––Total,—3 months,–––11–––––––1–259 months,1––21––21––11––9100 days,––––––––1––––––1Actual total of members of regiment,—3 months,—Officers,946–––––––––––––55Enlisted men,
Sixth regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia), 3 months, 9 months and 100 days service.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKLKilled and died of wounds,—3 months,—Enlisted men,–––––3––––1––49 months,—Officers,–2–––––––––––2Enlisted men,–––42––1–1–––8Totals,–––––––––––––10Died by accident or disease,—9 months,—Enlisted men,––32133–1–1––14100 days,—Enlisted men,–––1–1–1–211–7Died as prisoners,—9 months,—Enlisted men,––––3––––––––3Total losses,—3 months,—Enlisted men,–––––3––––1-––49 months,—Officers,–2–––––––––––2Enlisted men,––366331111––25Totals,–––––––––––––27100 days,—Enlisted men,–––1–1–1–211–7
The services of the 6th Infantry, M. V. M., were tendered to the State of Massachusetts by its officers Jan.21, 1861, and on the 15th of April, 1861, the regiment was called into service by GovernorAndrew.
Its members were residents of Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk and Worcester counties, its colonel being EdwardF.Jones of Pepperell.
The regiment left Boston for Washington via New York and Philadelphia, April17, 1861, being enthusiastically greeted in these two cities.
It arrived at Baltimore on the 19th of April, when its passage across the city was intercepted by a mob, and a detachment, companies C, I, L and D, under Capt.AlbertS.Follansbee, had four men killed and thirty-six wounded, the first men to fall in the civil war of 1861-1865.
The regiment was the first armed regiment to reach Washington and was mustered into United States service April22, 1861, and having its headquarters at the Relay House, near Baltimore, took part, in May, in the occupation of Baltimore, and engaged in June in guarding the railroads in the vicinity of Washington.
Its term of service expired July22, 1861, but at the request of GeneralBanks it volunteered for further service and remained on duty until July29, when it was relieved, and returning to Massachusetts, was mustered out of service Aug.2, 1861.
In response to the call for troops in 1862, the regiment was mustered in for its nine months service, under Col AlbertS.Follansbee, on varying dates from August31 to Sept.8, 1862. Twenty-seven of tie commissioned officers had served under the three months enlistment and seven companies remained the same.
The command proceeded to Fortress MonroeSeptember13 and spent its term of service in the vicinity, engaging in action at Deserted House, Va., Jan.30, 1863, and in the siege of Suffolk in May.
It was mustered out at Lowell, Mass., June3, 1863.
The 6th regiment was mustered in for its one hundred days service from July14 to 19, 1864, under Col.AlbertS.Follansbee, with but few chances among the field and staff officers; the regiment left Readville for WashingtonJuly20, 1864, and remained on duty at Arlington Heights until August21, going from that place to Fort Delaware, Del. It was mustered out of service at Readville, Mass., Oct.27, 1864.
Seventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.DariusN.Couch, Maj. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.NelsonH.Davis, Brig. Gen.U. S. Army.
（3) Col.JosephWheelock.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1464–––––––––––78Enlisted men,
Including noncommissioned staff.
16–201201091021141051091051041041131,121Totals,–––––––––––––1,199Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including noncommissioned staff.
9––733223135442Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––1–1–––2–116Totals,9––834223336548Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1464–––––––––––78Enlisted men,
The 7th Mass. Infantry was recruited by Col. (afterward general) DariusNashCouch, a West Point graduate, who had served nine years in the regular army.
It was composed mainly of men from Bristol County and was mustered into service at Taunton, Mass., June15, 1861.
It left the State for WashingtonJuly12, and remained engaged in its defences for nearly a year.
On March25, 1862, it left camp for Fortress Monroe to engage in the Peninsular campaign.
It took part in the siege of Yorktown and the battles of Williamsburg, Fair Oaks and Oak Grove, engaging afterwards in the seven days retreat.
Remaining at Harrison's Landing until August16 it moved then to Yorktown, and on August31 arrived at Alexandria, on the way to join GeneralPope's forces in Virginia, uniting with them at Chain Bridge, Va., September3.
It took part in the movement against South Mountain and Antietam, and was actively engaged at FredericksburgDecember13, going afterwards into winter quarters near White Oak Church, and engaging with the rest of the army in the mud march of January, 1863.
At Chancellorsville, as part of GeneralSedgwick's division, the regiment, under Lieutenant-ColonelHarlow, led the assault on Marye's HeightsMay3, its colonel, ThomasDentonJohns, being in command of the storming column.
It took part without loss at Gettysburg and marched with the Army of the Potomac to the Rapidan, engaging in November in the Mine Run campaign.
Its winter quarters were at Brandy Station, Va., from whence an expedition was made to Robertson's River in February, 1864.
In May, 1864, the regiment, as part of the 4th Brigade, GeneralGetty's Division, 6th Corps, took part in the battles of the Wilderness, suffering great loss May5 and 6.
It was active at Spotsylvania Court House and on duty constantly during the days of the battle of Cold Harbor, moving with the army towards the James RiverJune12.
On June15, the regiment's term of service having expired, it withdrew from the front and returned to Washington; reaching MassachusettsJune20, it was mustered out at Taunton, July5, 1864.
Seventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（4) Col.DavidA.Russell, Bvt. Maj. Gen.U. S. Army.
（5) Col.ThomasD.Johns, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–4––––––––––4Enlisted men,––85811612446670Totals,––––––––––––74Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,––7531378645664Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1––21–2–––6Total losses,—Officers,–4––––––––––4Enlisted men,––1610112614201281112140Totals,––––––––––––144
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.May5, Williamsburg, Va.,––1–––––––––1June25, Oak Grove, Va.,–1–––––1––––2Place unknown,–––––––1––2–31863.May3, Chancellorsville (Marye's Heights and Salem Heights), Va.–2422338–326351864.May5-6, Wilderness, Va.,––3358223–2–28May8, Spotsylvania, Va.,–1–––––––1––2June3-12, Cold Harbor (Bethesda Church), Va.––––1–––1–––2Place unknown,––––––1–––––1
Present also at White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Williamsport, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and North Anna River.
Eighth regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia), 3 months, 9 months and 100 days service.
（1) Col.TimothyMunroe (3 months).
（2) Col.EdwardW.Hincks, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Army (3 months).
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—3 months,—Officers,1041––––––––––51Enlisted men,
6–98849387918183848081868Totals,––––––––––––906Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment,—3 months,–––––––––––119 months,––––––––––2–2100 days,––––––––1–1–2Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment,3 months,––––11––––––29 months,––––––1–––––1100 days,––––21–31–––7Totals,—3 months,––––11–––––139 months,––––––1–––2–3100 days,––––21–32–1–9Actual total of members of regiment,—3 months,—Officers,1041––––––––––51Enlisted men,
Eighth regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia), 3 months, 9 months and 100 days service.
（3) Col.FredericJ.Coffin (9 months).
（4) Col.BenjaminF.Peach, Jr. (100 days).
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––––9 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––––100 days,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––––Died by accident or disease,—3 months,—Officers,–1––––––––––1Enlisted men,–––––––––––––9 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––22––12––29100 days,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––1–––1––24Died as prisoners,—3 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––––9 months,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––––100 days,—Officers,–––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––––––––
Orders for the mustering of the 8th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, were received April15, 1861, and the regiment left the StateApril18, one company from the 7th Infantry, M. V. M., and one from the 1st Battalion Infantry being added to its numbers.
In command of Col.TimothyMunroe it proceeded to Washington by way of Annapolis, four days being spent at the latter place, and here Co. K was detached for duty at Fort McHenry, Md., and a detach.
ment of the regiment also engaged in conveying the frigateConstitution to New York.
The remainder of the regiment reached WashingtonApril26 and was mustered into the United States service April30; it was ordered into camp at the Relay HouseMay11.
While here ColonelMunroe resigned on account of illness and was succeeded by EdwardW.Hincks.
On July3 it moved to Baltimore, remaining there until the termination of its service, July29.
In response to the call for nine months troops, which was made in the autumn of 1882, the regiment again went into service, and November25 it left the State for North Carolina, encamping at New Berne upon its arrival.
Two companies were detached in December and served at Roanoke Island, two companies joining them in February.
On June28, 1863, the regiment was ordered to Massachusetts to be mustered out, but on the 30th was sent to Baltimore; on July7 it marched to Maryland Heights, and on the 12th, joined by the detached companies from Roanoke Island, it moved with the Army of the Potomac to the Rappahannock.
On July29 the regiment returned to Massachusetts and was mustered out August7.
In July, 1864, it was mustered in for one hundred days; this term of service it spent in camp near Baltimore, Md., doing guard and hospital duty.
It prepared for its return to Massachusetts on October28; and Nov.10, 186, it was mustered out of service for the last time.
Ninth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.ThomasCass.
（2) Col.PatrickR.Guiney, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（3) Col.CromwellG.Rowell.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1759––––––––––––76Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
19–2317216616816315714916415615915051,651Totals,––––––––––––––1,727Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
13––2344442331–43Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––1––1––––2Totals,13––2345443331–45Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1759––––––––––––76Enlisted men,
The 9th Mass. Infantry was recruited in April, 1861, by Col.ThomasCass who early in the month requested the Governor for permission to form an Irish regiment for three years service, thus making it the firstIrish regiment formed in Massachusetts; in consideration of which it carried an Irish flag as well as the national and State colors.
Its members were recruited from all parts of the State; and encamping at Long Island, Boston Harbor, through May and part of June, it was mustered into service June11, 1861, and left the State for WashingtonJune25.
The regiment encamped at Arlington Heights until October, moving then to Miner's Hill, Va., where it remained during the winter of 1861-62.
On March21, 1862, it embarked for Fortress Monroe to engage in the Peninsular Campaign, and took active part in the siege of Yorktown.
After the evacuation of the city the regiment moved, by the way of West Point and Cumberland, to White House, Va., and on May25 encamped at Gaines's Mill, taking part in the battle of Hanover Court House, Va., May27.
Returning, it remained in camp afterward until June26 when it took part in the battle of Mechanicsville; returning on the next day to Gaines's Mill to meet, in the engagement there, on June27, the greatest loss suffered during its service; it took part, with loss also, at Malvern HillJuly1, where ColonelCass was mortally wounded.
Returning from the Peninsula, the regiment was engaged August29, without loss, at Manassas, and moving with the army to Washington, began its march into MarylandSeptember12, being present, in reserve, at the battle of AntietamSeptember17, and engaged at FredericksburgDec.13, 1862.
After spending the winter of 1863 at Falmouth, Va., the regiment was engaged at Chancellorsville (May3) and Gettysburg, having met the enemy also in the latter part of May while on picket duty on the Rappahannock.
Taking part in the pursuit of the enemy after the battle of Gettysburg, it was engaged at Wapping HeightsJuly24, 1863.
The regiment encamped afterward at Beverly Ford on the Rappahannock and remained doing picket duty until September14, engaging then in the actions at Rappahannock Station and taking part in the Mine Run campaign in November.
It occupied winter quarters at Bealton Station until April30, 1364, when it moved toward the Wilderness, and going into action May5, took part in the following days' battles, moving with the army and engaging at Laurel Hill, Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor.
On June10, 1864, its term of service expired and the day found the regiment at Bottom's Bridge, Va., under heavy fire; it withdrew to White House Landing and on June12 arrived at Washington.
Reaching Massachusetts on the 15th, it was mustered out at Boston, June21, 1864.
Ninth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,114–––––––––––15Enlisted men,––22211519201019121519–172Totals,–––––––––––––187Missing,––11––––1–12–6Died by accident or disease,—Officers,12–––––––––––3Enlisted men,––722566989––54Totals,–––––––––––––57Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––112–34–11––13Total losses,—Officers,216–––––––––––18Enlisted men,––31251924292029212621–245Totals,–––––––––––––263
Casualties by Engagements.
1861.Place unknown,––––––1––––––11862.May27, Hanover Court House, Va.––––––––1––––1June26, Mechanicsville, Va.,–––1–––––––––1June27, Gaines's Mill, Va.,–612979755876–81July1, Malvern Hill, Va.,125334223113–30Dec.13, Fredericksburg, Va.,––––––1––1-–––2Place unknown,––––––1–1––1–31863.July1-3, Gettysburg, Pa.,–––1–––––––1–2Place unknown,–––––––11––1–31864.May5-8, Wilderness, Va.,–518333–4156–39May8-19, Spotsylvania (Laurel Hill), Va–15–215–4132–24May30, Shady Grove Church, Va.–––––1–––––––1May31, Near Pamunky River, Va.–––––––1–––––1Place unknown,–––––1–11––1–4
Present also at Yorktown, Manassas, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Wapping Heights, Mine Run, North Anna River, Bethesda Church and Cold Harbor.
Tenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.HenryS.Briggs, Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.HenryL.Eustis, Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1563––––––––––––78Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
15–2410211412410810811512113712210821,200Totals,––––––––––––––1,278Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
7––1481233133–36Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––2–2–1––––1–6Totals,7––34101333134–42Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1563––––––––––––78Enlisted men,
The 10th Mass. Infantry was recruited in the western part of the State, was mustered into the service June21, 1861, under Col.HenryS.Briggs, and left BostonJuly25, 1861, for Washington, where it remained stationed at Camp Brightwood during the autumn and winter of 1861-62.
On March27, 1862, it left Washington for Fortress Monroe, and was engaged during the siege of Yorktown and present at the battle of Williamsburg.
It was located for the month of May near Bottom's Bridge; engaged with loss at Fair OaksMay31; was present at Oak GroveJune25, and heavily engaged at Malvern Hill.
After the encampment at Harrison's Landing, the regiment returned with the army to Alexandria and united with GeneralPope's army at Chain BridgeSeptember2.
On September3 it began its part in the campaign into Maryland, was present though not called into action at Antietam, and was engaged without loss at Fredericksburg, encamping afterward in winter quarters at Falmouth, Va. At the battle of Chancellorsville the regiment, as part of GeneralSedgwick's forces, was engaged May3 at Marye's Heights and Salem Church under command of MajorParker, ColonelEustis being in command of brigade.
The regiment was in reserve and on the skirmish line during the battle of Gettysburg, and followed the retreat of the Confederates into Virginia.
It acted in support of artillery at the battle of Rappahannock StationNovember7, took part in the Mine Run campaign, and encamped afterward at Brandy Station for the winter, engaging in February in the expedition to Robertson's River.
At the battle of the Wilderness the regiment suffered great loss on May5, taking active part again on May6.
At Spotsylvania it was engaged and under heavy fire on the 8th, 9th and 12th of May, and took part also with loss on the 18th.
It was engaged at Cold Harbor, moving on June13 toward Petersburg, and encamping June17 within two miles of the city.
On June19 the regiment was relieved and withdrew from the front, its term of service having expired.
It went to WashingtonJune22 and reached Springfield, Mass., June25, where five companies were mustered out July1, and the remainder July6, 1864.
Tenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wonnds,—Officers,29––––––––––––11Enlisted men,–––59814797221512–108Totals,––––––––––––––119Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––13572343586–47Totals,––––––––––––––48Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––11––11––4Total losses,—Officers,210––––––––––––12Enlisted men,––18141517111310282418–159Totals,––––––––––––––171
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.May31, Fair Oaks or Seven Pines, Va.–3––3421221241–34July1, Malvern Hill, Va,1–––3–314–––2–14Place unknown,––––––––––11––21863.May3, Chancellorsville (Salem Heights, Fredericksburg), Va.–––1–21–1215––13Nov.7, Rappahannock Station, Va.–––––––––––1––1Place unknown,––––––11–––1––31864.May6-12, Wilderness, Va.,–3–13–31–18–9–29May10-18, Spotsylvania, Va.,12–2–242–1–2––16June6-7, Cold Harbor, Va.,–––1–––––1––––2June20, Petersburg, Va.,–1––––––––––––1Place unknown,–––––––12––1––4
Present also at Yorktown, Williamsburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Mine Run.
Eleventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.GeorgeClark, Jr.
（2) Col.WilliamBlaisdell, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（3) Col.ThomasH.Dunham, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,2084––––––––––––104Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
18–2416622117200218253135192125196261,961Totals,––––––––––––––2,065Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
8––5546351424–47Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––––––13–3–––7Totals,8––5546481724–54Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,2084––––––––––––104Enlisted men,
The 11th Mass. Infantry, known as the Boston Volunteers, was recruited chiefly in Boston by Col.GeorgeClark, Jr., in April, 1861, and, when eight companies were filled, was ordered to Fort Warren, Boston Harbor; there two companies were added and on June13 it was mustered into the service of the United States.
On June29 it left the State for Washington and arriving, encamped near the city.
It took part in the battle of Bull RunJuly21, and as part of Hooker's Brigade moved, August9, to Bladensburg, Md., going into winter quarters at Budd's FerryOctober27. April5, 1862, the regiment, now a part of Grover's Brigade, Hooker's Division, embarked for the peninsula, and took part at the siege of Yorktown, engaging on April26 in the assault and capture of a Confederate lunette.
At the battle of Williamsburg, May5, it was engaged early in the day and again in the afternoon.
Encamping during June at White Oak Swamp, it was active at Oak GroveJune25, and took part at Savage's Station, Glendale and Malvern Hill.
During the encampment at Harrison's Landing the regiment engaged in the action at Malvern Hill, August5.
It was in action at Catlett's Station, August27, and was closely engaged in the afternoon of August29 at Manns3as with great loss.
Marching to Alexandria the regiment engaged in the defences of Washington until November1; then, forming part of a provisional brigade under ColonelBlaisdell, it was on duty at Warrenton Junction and later occupied winter quarters near Falmouth, Va.
At Chancellorsville the regiment was engaged on May2 and 3, 1863, and at Gettysburg lost heavily on July2.
It took part in the operations near the Rappahannock and engaged in action at Locust Grove during the Mine Run campaign.
As part of GeneralHancock's Corps the regiment was engaged at the battle of the Wilderness, May5, 6 and 7, 1864, taking part in the struggle at the Angle during the battle of SpotsylvaniaCourt HouseMay12, and joining afterward in the engagements about North Anna and Cold Harbor. June12 the regiment's original term of enlistment expired, and the men whose service was ended returned to Massachusetts and were mustered out. Many men had re-enlisted, and these with the recruits formed a battalion of five companies, commanded by ColonelBlaisdell and moved with the army to Petersburg, taking part in the assault of June16-18, and engaging afterward in the siege.
ColonelBlaisdell was killed on the skirmish line June23.
The regiment took part in the final operations about Petersburg in March and April, 1865, was active in the pursuit of the Confederates, and present at the surrender of GeneralLee's Army at Appomattox.
At the close of the campaign the regiment was stationed at Washington until its return to Massachusetts and its discharge, July14, 1865.
Eleventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,28–––––––––––10Enlisted men,––1016138917714917–120Totals,–––––––––––––130Missing,––1513332416–29Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–4–––––––––––4Enlisted men,
Including noncommissioned staff.
1–847511531239–68Totals,–––––––––––––72Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––3–22435416–30Total losses,—Officers,212–––––––––––14Enlisted men,
Including noncommissioned staff.
1–22252318272817341438–247Totals,–––––––––––––261
Casualties by Engagements.
1861.July21, Bull Run, Va.,–1–322361311–23Aug.13, Bladensburg, Md.,––––––1––––––11862.May5, Williamsburg, Va.,––36––––12–2–14May10, Yorktown, Va,––1––––––––––1Aug.5, Malvern Hill, Va.,––––––––2––––2Aug.29, 30, Manassas, Va., or Bull Run, 2d.121311251343–27Place unknown,–––––––––2–1–31863.May2, 3, Chancellorsville, Va.,–2–121312111–15July1-3, Gettysburg, Pa.,–12534242327–35Nov.27, Mine Run (Locust Grove), Va.––1––––1–11––41864.May5, 6, Wilderness, Va.,––11–1–1––11–6May8-13, Spotsylvania, Va.,–––––––1–1–1–3May12, Petersburg, Va.,––––––1––––––1June16, Petersburg, Va.,––––41–––––––5June23–Oct.27, before Petersburg, Va.111–1––––2–2–8Oct.27, Hatcher's Run or Boydtown Plank Road, Va.–1–––––––––1–2Place unknown,––1––1–1–––2–51865.March31, Hatcher's Run or Boydtown Plank Road, Va.–––11––––––1–3Place unknown,–––1–––––––––1
Present also at Oak Grove, Savage's Station, Glendale, Bristoe Station, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Kelly's Ford, North Anna, Totopotomoy, Cold Harbor, Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, Poplar Spring Church, Farmville, Sailor's Creek and Appomattox.
Twelfth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.FletcherWebster.
（2) Col.JamesL.Bates.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1756––––––––––––73Enlisted men,18–21157134163140130159145146157152141,536Totals,––––––––––––––1,609Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
8––2122243432–33Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––1–1–2–2–––6Totals,8––2223263632–39Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1756––––––––––––73Enlisted men,
Recruiting for the 12th Mass. Infantry began April22, 1861, through the efforts of FletcherWebster of Marshfield, Mass., who afterward became its colonel, and through whom it gained the title of The Webster Regiment.May1 the companies raised were stationed at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, and on June26, 1861, the greater part of the regiment was mustered into the United States' service, the organization being completed July11; on July23 it left the State and, assigned to Abercrombie's Brigade of GeneralBanks' forces, went by the way of Baltimore to Harper's Ferry, and was engaged during the remainder of the year in guarding the upper Potomac; moving in the autumn to Hyattstown and Seneca Mills and making its winter quarters at Frederick, Md. In February, 1862, the regiment broke camp, and entering the Shenandoah Valley reconnoitered during the spring and early summer in the neighborhood of Winchester, Aldie, Front Royal and Manassas, becoming in June part of Ricketts' Division, McDowell's Corps, Army of Virginia.
It entered at dusk on August9 into the battle of Cedar Mountain and was closely engaged at ManassasAugust30, suffering great loss in the death of ColonelWebster.
As part of GeneralHartsuff's Brigade in the 1st Corps under Hooker, Army of the Potomac, the regiment took part at the battle of South Mountain and began its part at Antietam early in the morning of September17, at Dunker's Church, losing heavily.
At Fredericksburg the regiment was actively engaged in the afternoon of December13 with much loss.
Occupying winter quarters near Fletcher's Chapel, it engaged in the mud march of January, 1863; it was active at the battle of Chancellorsville and was engaged at Gettysburg, meeting its principal loss July1.
It took part in the march to the Rappahannock and in the Mine Run campaign in November, 1863.
At the battle of the Wilderness it was engaged May5 and 6, and shared in the movements to Spotsylvania, North Anna and Cold Harbor, being constantly in action with frequent losses.
June16 the regiment moved to Petersburg and took part in the assaults of the following days.
June25, 1864, the regiment's term of service expired and it retired from the front; the re-enlisted men and the recruits were transferred to the 39th Mass. Infantry, and returning to WashingtonJune28, it left at once for Massachusetts and was mustered out of service on Boston Common, July8, 1864.
Twelfth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,413–––––––––––17Enlisted men,––19171514211720111313–160Totals,–––––––––––––177Missing,––32–22–––2––11Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––96104253655–55Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––31–2–62472–27Total losses,—Officers,413–––––––––––17Enlisted men,––34262522252825212720–253Totals,–––––––––––––270
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Aug.9, Cedar Mt., Va.,–2–––––––––––2Aug.28, Thoroughfare Gap, Va.,–––––––––1–––1Aug.30, 31, Manassas, or Bull Run, 2d, Va112335152–21–26Sept.14, South Mt., Md.,––––––1––––––1Sept.17, Antietam, Md.,23107441127–97–66Dec.13, Fredericksburg, Va.,–143211233–4–24Dec.18, Front of Fredericksburg, Va.–––––––1–––––1Place unknown,–––1––4–1–1––71863.July1-3, Gettysburg, Pa.,–2112–1–1211–12July8, Funkstown, Md.,––––––1––––––1Place unknown,––1––––––––––11864.May5-8, Wilderness, Va.,1–3325–3331––24May8-14, Spotsylvania, Laurel Hill, Va.–32––––421–––12May24, North Anna River, Va.,–1–––––––––––1June1-3, Bethesda Church, Va.,––––1––––––––1June18-21, Petersburg, Va,––––1–1–111––5Place unknown,–––––12––––––3
Present also at Chancellorsville, Mine Run, Totopotomoy and Cold Harbor.
Thirteenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.SamuelH.Leonard.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1262––––––––––––74Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
17–2115413514513113712613414012514221,409Totals,––––––––––––––1,483Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
8––3443312231–34Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––1––2–11––––5Totals,8––4445323231–39Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1262––––––––––––74Enlisted men,
The 4th Battalion Rifles, M. V. M., nucleus of the 13th Mass. Infantry, and forming afterward Cos. A, B, C and D in that regiment, was ordered, with the Roxbury Rifles, afterward Co. E, 13th Infantry, to Fort Independence, Boston harbor, May25, 1861.
On June29 the State sent fire companies more to join them at the fort, and from these organizations the 13th Mass. Infantry was formed, being mustered into the service of the United StatesJuly16, 1861.
Leaving Massachusetts for WashingtonJuly29, 1861, the regiment marched immediately into Maryland, receiving orders to join GeneralBanks at Harper's Ferry; and remained on duty guarding the upper Potomac until the spring of 1862, encamping at Sharpsburg, Sandy Hook and Darnestown in the summer and autumn, and making winter quarters at Williamsport, Md.March1, 1862, the regiment broke camp, crossed the Potomac, and, assigned to the 2d Division, GeneralMcDowell's Corps, Army of Virginia, was engaged during the spring and summer in guarding the north bank of the Rappahannock, engaging in the battle of Cedar Mountain, taking a most active part in the afternoon of August30 at the battle of Manassas, and being present in reserve at the battle of Chantilly.
As part of GeneralRicketts' Division of Hooker's Corps at Antietam, September17, the regiment was engaged at the opening of the battle early in the morning at Dunker's Church with great loss.
After taking part at Fredericksburg it went into winter quarters near Fletcher's Chapel, Va., joining, in January, 1863, in the unsuccessful march toward the Rappahannock.
The regiment took active part in the spring campaign, meeting its principal losses at Chancellorsville on May4 and at Gettysburg on July1, and was engaged in the actions near the Rappahannock and in the Mine Run campaign.
The regiment was in command of Lieutenant-ColonelHovey at the Wilderness in May, 1864, taking its most active part in the series of battles on May5; and was constantly in action about Spotsylvania, North Anna and Cold Harbor.
The regiment crossed the James with the army, and, now under command of MajorPierce, took part in the assault at PetersburgJune18, and served afterward in the trenches until July14, when its term of service expired and it withdrew from the front.
Returning to WashingtonJuly17, it reached BostonJuly21, and was mustered out of service Aug.1, 1864.
Thirteenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–4–––––––––––4Enlisted men,––10121214884151213–108Totals,–––––––––––––112Missing,–––––2–1111––6Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––5435222255–35Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––1–––2–––––3Total losses,—Officers,–4–––––––––––4Enlisted men,––1517152110137181818–152Totals,–––––––––––––156
The Fourteenth Massachusetts Infantry, having been converted into the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, has already been inserted in its place.
Fifteenth RegimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.CharlesDevens, Bvt. Maj. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.GeorgeH.Ward, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1581––––––––––––96Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
15–22158157161180150161158163170152221,669Totals,––––––––––––––1,765Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
7––3672262322–42Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––22231––1–––11Totals,7––5895362422–53Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1581––––––––––––96Enlisted men,
The 15th Mass. Infantry was recruited in Worcester County, Mass., being partially based on militia companies already existing, and was mustered into the service of the United StatesJuly12, 1861.
Its colonel, CharlesDevens, Jr., at the time of his appointment stationed at Fort McHenry, Md., as colonel of the 3d Battalion Rifles, M. V. M., joined the regiment in July. August8 it left the State for Washington, and two weeks later moved to Poolesville, Md., and was stationed on the upper Potomac.
It was the first to take part in the battle of Ball's Bluff; crossing the river the night of October20, it engaged in action the next morning and shared in the final battle of the afternoon, meeting heavy loss in killed, wounded and prisoners.
In February, 1862, the regiment moved to Harper's Ferry and engaged in reconnoitering in the Shenandoah valley.
Returning to Washington, it joined the Army of the Potomac on the PeninsulaApril1, and took part in the siege of Yorktown; here the Andrew Sharpshooters were attached to the regiment and remained with it until the spring of 1863.
As part of Sumner's Corps it moved after the surrender of Yorktown to the Chickahominy River and encamped, taking part in the battle of Fair Oaks and in the seven days battles.
It returned to AlexandriaAugust28, and marched on the 29th to Centreville, returning with the Army of Virginia to WashingtonSeptember2.
As part of GeneralSedgwick's Division the regiment met the greatest loss during its service in the charge made on the morning of September17 at the battle of Antietam.
It was engaged at FredericksburgDec.13, and encamped for the winter of 1863 near Falmouth, Va.May2, 1864, it left camp and took part the next day at the battle of Chancellorsville.
At Gettysburg it was closely engaged July2, when ColonelWard was mortally wounded, and it took part also July3 and 4.
It moved with the army into Virginia and engaged in the Mine Run campaign, encamping afterward for the winter near Stevensburg.
In the campaign of 1864 the regiment formed part of the 1st Brigade, 2d Division2d Army Corps, shared with it in the battles of the Wilderness, May5 and 6, and engaged in all the actions about Spotsylvania, North Anna and Cold Harbor, moving to Petersburg in June, greatly reduced in numbers by losses in action.
On June22, while stationed on the Jerusalem Plank Road, many members of the regiment were taken prisoners.
July12, 1864, its term of service expired, and it withdrew from the front and, returning to Massachusetts, was mustered out July28, 1864. Co. I, which was the last of the regiment to be mustered in, remained behind, and was discharged at the expiration of its term in August.
The re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the 20th Mass. Infantry.
Fifteenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,213––––––––––––15Enlisted men,–––101530171723262225232210Totals,––––––––––––––225Missing,––––112––1–6––11Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––178712631418115193Totals,––––––––––––––94Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––22345–5461–32Total losses,—Officers,214––––––––––––16Enlisted men,––1192641352826464448293346Totals,––––––––––––––362
Casualties by Engagements.
1861.Oct.21, Ball's Bluff, Va.,–2––554234683–42Place unknown,–––1––––––––1–21862.May31, Fair Oaks, Va.,–––––212–1––1–7Sept.17, Antietam, Md.,–4––313107151111125–91Dec.13, Fredericksburg, Va.1––––––––3––––4Place unknown,–––1–11––––16–101863.July1-3, Gettysburg, Va.,13–3351123452–33Oct.14, Bristoe Station, Va.,–1––1–––1–––––3Oct.30, Near Warrenton, Va.––––––––––––1–1Nov.27, Robertson's Tavern, Va.–1––––1–––––––2Place unknown,–1–––––––––3–151864.May5-8, Wilderness, Va.,–––––4–323–1––13May10-31, Spotsylvania, Va.,–1––11–2–1–1––7June3-4, Cold Harbor, Va,–––11––––1––––3June5, Near Petersburg, Va.––––1–––––––––1June22, Before Petersburg, Va.––––1–1–––––––2Place unknown,–––4––––––1–3–8Year and place unknown.––––––––––––112
Present also at Yorktown, West Point, Oak Grove, Gaines's Mill, Peach Orchard, Savage's Station, Glendale, Malvern Hill, Chancellorsville, Po River and North Anna River.
Sixteenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.PowellT.Wyman.
（2) Col.ThomasR.Tannatt.
（3) Col.GardnerBanks.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1461––––––––––––75Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
14–2312613412312113612912411912713161,313Totals,––––––––––––––1,388Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
6––3113221632–30Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––31–––1111–8Totals,6––3423222743–38Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1461––––––––––––75Enlisted men,
The companies forming the 16th Mass. Infantry had mostly been recruited singly in April and May, 1861, and being united at Camp Cameron, Cambridge, were mustered into service on dates varying from June29 to July12, 1861.
Under command of Col.PowellT.Wyman, a graduate of West Point, who had returned from Europe to offer his services to the government, the regiment left the StateAug.17, 1861, and was stationed in camp near Baltimore, Md., until September1; moving then to Fortress Monroe, it encamped near Hampton, Va., during the autumn and winter of 1861 and 1862.
In May, 1862, it moved successively to Portsmouth and Suffolk, Va., and June12 joined the army of the Potomac at Fair Oaks.
While encamped at Fair Oaks the regiment made a reconnaissance on the Williamsburg Road, June18, with great loss.
It took part in the battle of Oak Grove, June25; and at Glendale, June30, ColonelWyman was killed.
It was engaged at Malvern HillJuly1, and again on August8 in the reconnoissance from the camp at Harrison's Landing.
The regiment, in command of MajorBanks, and forming part of Hooker's Division, arrived at Alexandria, Va., August22, on its way to join the Army of Virginia, reaching CentrevilleAugust28, and took part in the charge made by GeneralGrover's Brigade in the afternoon of August29 at Groveton.
On the return of the forces to Washington the regiment remained engaged in its defences until November, then moved to Warrenton Junction as part of ColonelBlaisdell's Brigade.
It took part at Fredericksburg in December, 1862, and occupied winter quarters at Falmouth, engaging in the mud march of January, 1863.
At Chancellorsville, May3, the regiment met heavy loss, and its division commander, GeneralBerry, was killed.
It was closely engaged at Gettysburg in command of Lieutenant-ColonelMerriam.
In December it went into winter quarters at Brandy Station, having taken part in the movements about the Rappahannock and at Mine Run.
In the campaign of 1864 the regiment formed part of the 2d Corps, and was engaged at the WildernessMay5 and again on May6, taking part at SpotsylvaniaMay10 and in the battle of SpotsylvaniaCourt HouseMay12, when Lieutenant-ColonelMerriam was killed.
It engaged in the actions about North Anna and Cold Harbor, and, moving to Petersburg, it took active part in the assaults of June16-18, and remained afterward engaged in the siege until the expiration of its term of service, July11; withdrawing from the front, it reached MassachusettsJuly22, and was mustered out of service July27, 1864.
Many members of the regiment had re-enlisted during the previous winter for an additional term, and these, with the recruits, were attached to the 11th Mass. Infantry, and remained in service until the close of the war.
Sixteenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,313–––––––––––16Enlisted men,––61414101817141213101129Totals,–––––––––––––145Missing,––2––31–3–1––10Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–2–––––––––––2Enlisted men,––352214411497–61Totals,–––––––––––––63Died as prisoners,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,––––12336523–25Totals,–––––––––––––26Total losses,—Officers,316–––––––––––19Enlisted men,––111917173624342125201225Totals,–––––––––––––244
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.June18, Fair Oaks or Williamsburg Road, Va.–1–234176123–30June25, Fair Oaks or Oak Grove, Va.–––2––1–1––––4June30, Glendale, Va.,1––1–1––112––7Aug.27-29, Bull Run, 2d, or Manassas, Va.–21361714–41–30Dec.11-14, Fredericksburg, Va,1––––––1–––2–4Dec.15, Near Falmouth, Va.,––––––1––––––1Place unknown,––2––––––1–––31863.May3, Chancellorsville, Va.,–4–11131–133–18July1-3, Gettysburg, Pa.,–4122221–71–123Nov.. 27, Locust Grove, Va.,–––1––1––––––2Place unknown,–––––––––––1–11864.May3-12, Wilderness, Va.,–2––1124–1–––11May10-12, Spotsylvania, Va.,1–1111–11––––7June16-20, Petersburg, Va.,–––––1112––––5Place unknown,––11––––––1––3
Present also at Malvern Hill, Kettle Run, Chantilly, Wapping Heights, North Anna, Totopotomoy and Cold Harbor.
Seventeenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.ThomasJ.C.Amory, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1474––––––––––––88Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
18–2418615613915918821021019310111391,706Totals,––––––––––––––1,794Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
9––229323–312–36Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––3–32–21–1––12Totals,9––52125251322–48Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1474––––––––––––88Enlisted men,
The 17th Mass. Infantry was recruited during July and August, 1861, and encamped at Lynnfield, Mass., until it left the State on August23. ThomasJ.C.Amory, its colonel, was a West Point graduate, and at the time of his appointment in this regiment was captain of the 7th U. S. Infantry.
On reaching Baltimore, the command was stationed near the city, forming part of the forces under GeneralDix, and remained there until the spring of 1862, when it moved to New Berne, N. C. In December, 1862, it engaged in the Goldsboroa expedition, taking part in the battles of Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboroa; returning to New Berne, it was engaged as provost guard of the city until the latter part of January, 1863, encamping afterward on the Trent River.
In April, 1863, it was sent to the relief of Little Washington, N. C., taking part in the same month in an expedition to Core Creek, and in July in expeditions to Trenton and to Mount Tabor Church.
In February, 1861, the regiment was engaged at Batchelder's Creek in the vicinity of New Berne, losing a number, killed and wounded, and also a large number of prisoners, many of whom died in prison.
On April18, 1864, it was sent again to Little Washington, returning to New Berne on the 30th.
On July21 the. term of service of the regiment under the original enlistment expired, and those whose service was ended returned to Massachusetts and were mustered out Aug.3, 1864; those of the regiment who had re-enlisted, and the recruits, remained at New Berne under command of Capt.HenrySplaine, and the command was enlarged during the winter of 1864 and 1865 by the addition of five companies transferred from the 2d Mass. Heavy Artillery. ColonelAmory, commanding the sub-district of Beaufort, died of yellow fever at Beaufort, Oct.7, 1864.
The regiment moved to Core CreekMarch4, 1865, and from the 8th to the 11th of the month was engaged at Wise's Forks under command of Maj.Wm.M.Smith, Lieutenant-ColonelSplaine being in charge of the brigade of which the regiment formed a part.
Joining GeneralSherman's army at Goldsboroa, N. C., March25, 1865, the regiment moved with it to RaleighApril14, receiving here the news of the surrender of Johnston's army.
May5 it left Raleigh for Greensboroa, N. C., and on arrival was stationed on garrison duty there until the close of its service, July11, 1865, on which day it was mustered out, and, returning to Massachusetts, was paid off and discharged July26, 1865.
Seventeenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––221223–43––19Died by accident or disease,—Officers,12–––––––––––3Enlisted men,––163121121014834184Totals,–––––––––––––87Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1–2127–11567–51Total losses,—Officers,12–––––––––––3Enlisted men,––19515251113152712111154Totals,–––––––––––––157
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.May22, New Berne, N. C.,––––––––––3––3Dec.17, Goldsboroa, N. C.,–––1–––1–––––21864.Feb.1, Batchelder's Creek, N. C.––––––2––––––2April27, Washington, N. C.,––––1––––1–––21865.March8-10, Wise's Fork, N. C., near Kinston, N. C.––21–2–2–3–––10
Present also at Kinston and Whitehall.
Eighteenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.JamesBarnes, Bvt. Maj. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.JosephHayes, Bvt. Maj. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1751––––––––––––68Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
12–23134127129127133136131113140118101,333Totals,––––––––––––––1,401Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
7––1–––131331–20Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––1–112–1–6Totals,7––1––1142532–26Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1751––––––––––––68Enlisted men,
The 18th Mass. Infantry was recruited in July and August, 1861, and on August26 left the State as a battalion of eight companies, in command of Col. (afterwards brigadier general) JamesBarnes, a graduate of West Point.
The two additional companies necessary to complete the regiment joined the command in September and November, 1861.
The regiment, forming part of Martindale's Brigade, Porter's Division, 3d Corps, Army of the Potomac, was stationed for a time near Fort Corcoran, and September26 was ordered to Hall's Hill, where it remained until the spring of 1862.
In March, 1862, it moved to the Peninsula, and April5 took part in the assault at Yorktown and was active during the siege; after the surrender the regiment moved by the way of West Point and White House to Gaines's Mill, and, arriving May26, went into camp.
June26, detached from the brigade and forming part of the force under GeneralStoneman, it was ordered to White House, and moved later by the way of Fortress Monroe and the James River to Harrison's Landing, where it arrived July2.
Under command of Capt.StephenThomas, the regiment took part in the battle of ManassasAugust30, with great loss.
It was engaged at AntietamSeptember17, and in the action at ShepherdstownSeptember20.
At the battle of Fredericksburg, as part of Griffin's Division, 5th Corps, the regiment was closely engaged on the afternoon of December13 in a charge upon Marye's Heights, and occupied an advanced position December14.
The regiment moved to ChancellorsvilleApril30, 1863, taking part in the battle on May2 and 3.
It was engaged July2 and 3 at Gettysburg, and took part in the engagement at Rappahannock StationNovember7.
It was active later in the Mine Run campaign, and encamped for the winter at Beverly Ford.
As part of the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps, the regiment went into action at the Wilderness on the morning of May5, 1864, was engaged at Laurel HillMay8, was active in the movements and engagements at Spotsylvania and North Anna, and was closely engaged at Cold HarborJune1, taking part in the movements of the following days.
It crossed the James RiverJune16 and served at Petersburg during the assault of June18-21, and engaged in the siege during the remainder of its service.
The regiment left the front July20, 1864, and those whose term of service had expired returned to Massachusetts and were mustered out September2.
The re-enlisted men and recruits, forming a battalion under command of Capt.LutherS.Bent, remained in service before Petersburg.
On October26, the officers' term of service having expired, the command was consolidated with the 32d Mass. Infantry.
Eighteenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–9––––––––––––9Enlisted men,–––111014813151212791112Totals,––––––––––––––121Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–2––––––––––––2Enlisted men,––295166587689–81Totals,––––––––––––––83Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––5334442353–36Total losses,—Officers,–11––––––––––––11Enlisted men,––2251833182227212120211229Totals,––––––––––––––240
Present also at Yorktown, Antietam and Weldon Railroad.
Nineteenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.EdwardW.Hincks, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Army.
（2) Col.ArthurF.Devereux, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（3) Col.AnselD.Wass, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1894––––––––––––112Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
23–27188171170128167176184253144161451,837Totals,––––––––––––––1,949Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
15––743–255529–57Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––3–1–163124–21Totals,15––1044–31186413–78Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1894––––––––––––112Enlisted men,
The 19th Mass. Infantry was recruited at Lynnfield, Mass., having for a nucleus three companies of the 3d Battalion Rifles. Seven additional companies from the vicinity of Boston being soon added, the regiment left the StateAugust28, under Col.EdwardW.Hincks (then Hinks), who had served as colonel of the 8th Infantry, M. V. M., during its three months service.
It was stationed in camp near Washington until ordered to Poolesville, Md., September12, and assigned to GeneralLander's Brigade.
It took part at Ball's BluffOctober21, and remained engaged in guarding the upper Potomac until the spring of 1862.
In March the regiment, as part of GeneralSedgwick's forces moved to the Shenandoah valley; returning to WashingtonMarch25, it joined GeneralMcClellan's forces on the Peninsula, being assigned to the 3d Brigade, Sedgwick's Division, 2d Corps, Army of the Potomac.
It went into action before YorktownApril7, and took part in the siege.
After the surrender it engaged at West Point, and moved then to the Chickahominy River and encamped, engaging in June in the seven days battles, losing heavily at Glendale.
At the battle of Antietam, forming part of Sedgwick's Division, the regiment took part in the charge on the morning of September17, losing very heavily.
At Fredericksburg, under command of Capt.H.G.O.Weymouth, it volunteered for duty in the crossing of the river and the attack in the streets of Fredericksburg, December11.
The regiment moved May2, 1863, to take part in the spring campaign, and at the battle of Chancellorsville, May3, was engaged ns part of GeneralSedgwick's forces at Marye's Heights and Fredericksburg.
At Gettysburg it was engaged July2 and also during Picketts' charge on the afternoon of July3, when it captured the flags of fourVirginia regiments.
Moving into Virginia with the army, it took part in the engagements about the Rappahannock and in the Mine Run Campaign.
During the winter of 1863-64 many members of the regiment re-enlisted for another term of service.
It was engaged at the Battle of the Wilderness, May6, 1864, as part of Gibbon's Division, 2d Corps, and was active in the movements at Spotsylvania, North Anna and Cold Harbor.
Crossing the James RiverJune14, it took part at the assault of Petersburg.
losing many from the regiment as prisoners on June22.
Participating afterward in the siege, it shared in the engagements at Deep Bottom, Weldon Railroad,
Boydtown Plank Road and Hatcher's Run and was active in the final operations about Petersburg in March and April, 1S65. It engaged in the pursuit of the Confederates to Appomattox, and encamped after the surrender at Burksville, Va., until May, when it returned to the vicinity of Washington.
On June30, 1865, it was mustered out of service, and, returning to Massachusetts, received its final discharge and payment July20, 1865. Nineteenth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,212–––––––––––14Enlisted men,––141913819111616811–135Totals,–––––––––––––149Missing,–––––––––2–2–4Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
2–761011717943471Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––8363695922154Total losses,—Officers,212–––––––––––14Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
2–292829223221283614185264Totals,–––––––––––––278
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.June25, Fair Oaks or Oak Grove, Va.–1––2––13––––7June30.
Glendale, or White Oak Swamp, Va.11213–256614–32July1, Malvern Hill, Va.,––––––2––––1–3Sept.17, Antietam, Md.,–1–3–141332––18Dec.11-14, Fredericksburg, Va.,–2271211–312–22Place unknown,1–442131––21–191863.July3, Gettysburg,Pa.,–21–1211–211–12Nov.27, Robinson's Cross Roads, Va.–––––––––––1–1Place unknown,––11––11–2–––61864.May5-10, Wilderness, Va.,–––1––1––––1–3May10-12, Spotsylvania, Va.,–1––2–2––1–––6May24, North Anna River, Va.,––2––––––––––2May31, Totopotomoy, Va.,–1–––––––––––1June3-7, Cold Harbor, Va.,–1–11–––1––––4June18-19, Petersburg, Va.,–––––1–––1–––2June22, Jerusalem Plank Road, Va.––––1––––––––1Aug.25, Deep Bottom, Va.,–––––1–––––––1Place unknown,––2–––1–3–12–91865.Feb.5, Hatcher's Run, Va.,–1––––1––––––2Place unknown,–1–1–––––––––2
Present also at Ball's Bluff, Yorktown, West Point, Peach Orchard, Savage's Station, Manassas, Chancellorsville, Bristoe's Station, Mine Run, Reams' Station,
Boydtown Road, Vaughan Road, Farmville, Sailor's Creek and Appomattox. Twentieth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.WilliamR.Lee, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.FrancisW.Palfrey, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（3) Col.PaulJ.Revere, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（4) Col.GeorgeN.Macy, Bvt Maj. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,2592––––––––––––117Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
16–24258225220216217247245221243229382,399Totals,––––––––––––––2,516Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
4––2434–64342–36Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––211–––114––10Totals,4––4544–65482–46Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,2592––––––––––––117Enlisted men,12–24254220216212217241240217235227382,353Totals,––––––––––––––2,470
The 20th Mass. Infantry was recruited at Readville, Mass., in July and August, 1861.
The officers having been mustered in during July and the main body of the regiment August28, the command left the StateSeptember4 under Col.WilliamRaymondLee, a graduate of West Point.
As it was not yet recruited to the maximum, two officers remained in Massachusetts for further recruiting.
The regiment was sent to Poolesville, Md., and took an active part at Ball's BluffOctober21, crossing the river at Harrison's Island about noon of that day and engaging in the battle of the afternoon with great loss.
ColonelLee was made prisoner and Lieutenant-ColonelPalfrey took charge of the regiment.
Under his command it moved to the Shenandoah valley in March, 1862; returning to Washington, it embarked for the Peninsula, becoming part of Sumner's Corps, Army of the Potomac.
It was engaged during the siege of Yorktown, took part at the battle of Fair OaksMay31, at Allen's Farm, Savage's Station, Glendale and Malvern Hill, engaging again at Malvern HillAugust4. ColonelLee had rejoined the regiment just before the surrender of Yorktown.
The regiment, as part of Sedgwick's Division, joined in the charge in support of the 1st and 12th Corps on the morning of September17 at Antietam.
At Fredericksburg it formed part of the volunteer force to cross the river and advance into the town on the morning of December11, engaging again on the 13th.
It was in action at ChancellorsvilleMay3, 1863, and was engaged at GettysburgJuly2 (when ColonelRevere was mortally wounded), and took part again during Pickett's charge on the afternoon of July3.
While in winter quarters, at Stevensburg, Va, 173 members of the regiment enlisted for another term of service.
As part of the 2d Corps, the regiment shared in the engagements at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna and Cold Harbor, engaging in the assault of Petersburg and in the siege.
On July18, 1864, those whose term of service bad expired returned to Massachusetts and were mustered out. About 200 men were added to the regiment from the 15th Mass. Infantry, and it continued in service in the trenches, under command of MajorPatten.
At Reams' Station, August25, nearly all the members of the regiment were taken prisoners.
Its ranks much depleted, it took part in the final operations about Petersburg, and, following the Confederates to Farmville and Appomattox, encamped, after the surrender, at Burke's Station, Va. Taking part in the grand review at WashingtonMay23, it encamped near the capitol until its muster out on July15, and, returning to Massachusetts, it received its final discharge and payment July28, 1865.
Twentieth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,410–––––––––––14Enlisted men,––25121631162819293419–229Totals,–––––––––––––243Missing,––2–1–4–1–2––10Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–2–––––––––––2Enlisted men,––126114348547468Totals,–––––––––––––70Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1384271114115369Total losses,—Officers,412–––––––––––16Enlisted men,––522632373033393851317376Totals,–––––––––––––392
Present also at Yorktown, West Point, Peach Orchard, Savage's Station, Malvern Hill, Chantilly, Mine Run, North Anna River, Totopotomoy, Strawberry Plains, Reams's Station, Sailor's Creek, Farmville and Appomattox.
Twenty-first regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.AugustusMorse.
（2) Col.WilliamS.Clark.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1858––––––––––––76Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
19–25111110110100119102115107117129291,193Totals,––––––––––––––1,269Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
9––5324313232–37Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––211–214112–15Totals,9––7434527344–52Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1858––––––––––––76Enlisted men,
The 21st Mass. Infantry was organized during July and August, 1861, in camp at Worcester, Mass., and was mustered into service on varying dates from August16 to the 23d, when it left the State in command of Col.AugustusMorse, and, remaining in Baltimore a few days, moved on the 29th to Annapolis, Md., and encamped.
On September17 the regiment was remustered.
In command of Lieutenant-ColonelMaggi, and forming part of GeneralReno's brigade, it sailed January9 for North Carolina in the Burnside expedition.
It suffered loss in the charge and capture of the enemy's works at the battle of Roanoke IslandFebruary8, was closely engaged at New Berne March14, and took part in the expedition to CamdenApril17-22.
The regiment moved with its brigade to Newport NewsJuly6, becoming part of the 2d Brigade, Reno's Division, 9th Army Corps.
Joining GeneralPope's forces at the Rapidan, it engaged at ManassasAugust30, and met heavy loss at ChantillySeptember1.
It was engaged at South Mountain and Antietam, and was active at Fredericksburg, encamping afterward at Falmouth, Va. Leaving camp Feb.9, 1863, the regiment moved to Kentucky, to serve as part of the 9th Corps in the department of the Ohio, and went into camp at Mt. Sterling, Ky., April3, moving in July to Lexington and in August to Camp Nelson on the Kentucky River.
On September12 it left camp for Knoxville, Tenn., and engaged in action at Blue SpringsOctober10 and at Campbell's StationNovember16.
During the siege of Knoxville it took part in a charge on the morning of November24.
While encamped near Rutledge, Tenn., after the raising of the siege, all but 24 of the members of the regiment re-enlisted for another term, and January7 left camp to spend their furlough in Massachusetts.
Leaving the StateMarch18, on its return to duty the command joined the 9th Corps at Annapolis and became part of the 2d brigade, GeneralStevenson's division.
It took part at the WildernessMay6 and was active at SpotsylvaniaMay10, 12 and 18; it shared in the movements to North Anna and in the engagements at Cold Harbor.
Reaching the vicinity of PetersburgJune16, it took part in the assault on that day and was closely engaged again on the 17th.
The regiment shared afterward in the duties of the siege, taking part with its division in the charge at the CraterJuly30.
On August22 those whose term of service had expired returned to Massachusetts and were mustered out Aug.30, 1864.
The remainder, as a battalion of three companies, under command of Capt.OrangeS.Sampson, still serving in the trenches, engaged in action at the Weldon Railroad in August, and at Poplar Spring Church on September30, when CaptainSampson was killed.
On Oct.21, 1864, the command was transferred to the 36th Mass. Infantry by order of the War Department.
Twenty-first regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,110––––––––––––11Enlisted men,–––1117181515814111715–141Totals,––––––––––––––152Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–2––––––––––––2Enlisted men,––1644310969915278Totals,––––––––––––––80Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––1311––2–1––9Total losses,—Officers,112––––––––––––13Enlisted men,––1182423192517222027302228Totals,––––––––––––––241
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Feb.8, Roanoke Island, N. C.––––343––2––1–13Mar.14, New Berne,N. C.,–1–233–21–434–23April19, Camden, N. C.,––––12–––1––––4Sept.1, Chantilly, Va.,15–3256331271–39Sept.17, Antietam, Md.,–1––––22–2–12–10Dec.13, Fredericksburg, Va.–––14––2–1121–12Place unknown,––––––––––1–––11863.Nov.24-29, Siege of Knoxville, Tenn.––––––11–1––1–41864.May6, Wilderness, Va.,–––1–1–––1––––3May12-18, Spotsylvania,Va.,–––––1–––21–1–5May31–June1, Shady Grove Church, Va.–––1––––––––2–3June2, Cold Harbor (Bethesda Church),Va.––––21–212211–12June16-17, Petersburg, Va.,–1–2–––1–1––––5June29-July23, Before Petersburg, Va.–––1–1––1–––––3July30, Crater, Petersburg, Va.–1-–––––12–––1–5Aug.19, Weldon Railroad,––––2–1––––1––4Sept.30, Poplar Spring Church, Va.–1––––2––––1––4Place unknown,–––––––1–––1––2
Present also at Manassas or Bull Run2d, South Mountain, Blue Springs, Campbell's Station, North Anna River and Hatcher's Run.
Twenty-second regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.HenryWilson.
（2) Col.JesseA.Gove.
（3) Col.CharlesE.Griswold.
（4) Col.WilliamS.Tilton, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1563––––––––––––78Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
10–2612712814113013112914014313912881,380Totals,––––––––––––––1,458Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
2––5522124331–30Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––11–1–––1–1–5Totals,2––6623124432–35Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1563––––––––––––78Enlisted men,
The 22d Mass. Infantry was raised through the efforts of SenatorHenryWilson, who became its colonel for a short time.
Many of the companies were recruited by men who had just returned from three months service in the militia regiments.
The 2d Co. Sharpshooters was attached to the regiment during its service.
Oct.8, 1861, the regiment left the State for Washington, and on the 13th was stationed in camp at Hall's Hill, where it remained until the spring of 1862. Col.HenryWilson resigned Oct.29, 1861, and JesseA.Gove, captain of the 10th U. S. Infantry, was appointed in his place.
March21 the regiment sailed for Fortress Monroe, to take part in the Peninsular campaign.
It was active in the assault of YorktownApril5, engaging afterward in the siege; after the surrender of the city it moved by the way of West Point and Cumberland Landing to White House, and May26 reached Gaines's Mill and encamped, taking part the next day in the battle of Hanover Court House.
Assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps, the regiment was engaged at MechanicsvilleJune26, taking part the next day in the battle of Gaines's Mill, in which it suffered great loss and in which ColonelGove was killed, CaptainSampson taking his place in command of the regiment.
It was in action at Malvern HillJuly1, under Capt.DavidK.Wardwell, and arrived at Harrison's LandingJuly2.
The regiment was in action near ManassasAugust29, and, forming for a time part of the 2d Brigade, moved August30 to Centreville.
It engaged at the battle of Antietam, and took part in the action at ShepherdstownSeptember20.
At Fredericksburg it occupied an advanced position during December13 and 14.
The regiment was engaged at ChancellorsvilleMay3, 1863, and took part in the cavalry battle at Aldie in June.
It was engaged at Gettysburg near RoundTop on the afternoon of July2, and was active on the 3d and 4th.
In the autumn it took part at the battle of Rappahannock Station and in the Mine Run campaign, encamping for the winter near Beverly Ford.
At the battle of the Wilderness the regiment was closely engaged on May5 and again May7, taking part at Laurel Hill and Spotsylvania and engaging at North Anna, Totopotomoy and Bethesda Church.
Moving to Petersburg, it took active part in the assault of June18, and engaged afterward in the siege.
August8 the regiment was ordered to City Point for guard duty at the government machine and repair shops, and remained so stationed until the termination of its service, Oct.5, 1864, when it returned to Massachusetts, reaching BostonOctober10, and was mustered out Oct.17, 1864.
Many members of the regiment had re-enlisted, and were assigned to the 32d Mass. Infantry.
Twenty-second regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,18–––––––––––9Enlisted men,––28151020201714161520–175Totals,–––––––––––––184Missing,–––––1–––––––1Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–2–––––––––––2Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–59921110612116–82Totals,–––––––––––––84Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––3–35122311–21Total losses,—Officers,110–––––––––––11Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–36242228322922312727–279Totals,–––––––––––––290
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.April6, Yorktown, Va.,–––––––––1–––1May4, Near York River, Va.,––––––––1––––1June26, Mechanicsville, Va.,––––––––2––1–3June27, Gaines's Mill, Va.,13156410856749–78July1, Malvern Hill, Va.,–1–1–14–11–2–11Sept.20, Shepherdstown, Va.,–––1–––––––––1Oct.13, Near Sharpsburg, Md.,––––––––––1––1Dec.12-13, Fredericksburg, Va.,––1–2211–––––71863.July2-3, Gettysburg, Pa.,–1–311–2–112–12Nov.7, Rappahannock Station,Va.–––––––2–––––2Place unknown,––––––––––1––11864.May5-6, Wilderness, Va.,––31–21–––32–12May8-14, Spotsylvania (Laurel Hill), Va.–16–31532124–28May23, North Anna River, Va.,–––––1––1––––2May30, Bethesda Church or Totopotomoy, Va.––1––––1––2––4June3, Cold Harbor (Bethesda Church or Totopotomoy, Va.).–1–1––1212–––8June18, Petersburg, Va.,––2––2–1–21––8Aug.21–Sept.17, Before Petersburg, Va.–1–1–––––––––2Place unknown,–––1–––––1–––2
Present also at Hanover Court House, Manassas or Bull Run, 2d, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Mine Run, Little River and Jericho Ford.
Twenty-third regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.JohnKurtz.
（2) Col.AndrewElwell.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1679––––––––––––95Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
21–2012412011612312512814712912411931,299Totals,––––––––––––––1,394Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
9––5366435332–49Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––12–412–213–16Totals,9––65610555545–65Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1679––––––––––––95Enlisted men,
The 23d Mass. Infantry was organized during the summer and autumn of 1861, many of the companies being recruited by men who had returned from three months service in the militia regiments.
Under Col.JohnKurtz the regiment left the StateNov.11, 1861, for Annapolis, Md., and was mustered into the United States service December6, a portion of the men having been mustered as early as September28.
Forming part of Foster's Brigade and taking part in GeneralBurnside's expedition to North Carolina, it was engaged at the battle of Roanoke IslandFebruary8, and took part, with loss, at New Berne March14, 1862.
Forming part of the 1st Brigade under Col.T.J.C.Amory, and assigned to GeneralFoster's Division, the regiment was stationed at New Berne until November, serving during a part of April and May at Batchelder's Creek. Five companies took part in the Tarboroa expedition in November.
In December the regiment took part in the Goldsboroa expedition, being present at the battle of Kinston and engaged with great loss at Whitehall.
It left New Berne in January, 1863, to take part in the movement against Charleston, S. C., but returned to North Carolina in April, having spent a month in camp at St. Helena Island and much of the remaining time on transports.
It remained encamped near New Berne, engaging in picket duty and reconnoitering expeditions, during the summer and autumn of 1863.
On October16 it sailed for Fortress Monroe and went into camp near Newport News; while here over 200 members of the regiment re-enlisted, and in January returned to Massachusetts for furlough.
The regiment moved to Portsmouth in January, 1864, engaging under command of ColonelElwell in an expedition to Smithfield in April.
As part of Heckman's Red Star Brigade, and serving with GeneralButler's forces at Bermuda Hundred, it was present at the engagement at Walthal Junction and active at Arrowfield Church; it took part early in the morning of May16 at Drewry's Bluff, with great loss; Lieutenant-ColonelChambers was mortally wounded, CaptainRaymond taking command of the regiment.
It formed part of the forces sent to join the Army of the Potomac, and, reaching Cold HarborJune1, took active part in the operations there, moving afterward to Petersburg, and taking part in the siege.
On September4 it was ordered to New Berne and stationed on the south side of the Trent River.
On September26 those of the regiment whose term of service had expired were ordered to Massachusetts for muster out. In March, 1865, the regiment took part in a movement into the interior, engaged with loss at Kinston, and was stationed near the town on the Neuse River until ordered to New Berne, May2; here, on June25, 1865, it was mustered out of service, and, returning to Massachusetts, received its final discharge and payment at Readville, Mass., July12.
Twenty-third regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,22–––––––––––4Enlisted men,––61041011567122–73Totals,–––––––––––––77Died by accident or disease,—Officers,2––––––––––––2Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
2–781339768910284Totals,–––––––––––––86Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––54341415413–53Total losses,—Officers,42–––––––––––6Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
2–132321162426271922152210Totals,–––––––––––––216
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Feb.8, Roanoke Island, N. C.,–1–2–––––––––3March14, New Berne, N. C,1–1–221122–1–13April29, Batchelder's Creek, N.C.Picket）––––––1––––––1Dec.14, Kinston, N. C.,–––1–––––––––1Dec.16, Whitehall, N. C.,––111142123––161864.April14, Smithfield, Va.,––––––––––11–2May14, Palmer's Creek, Va,––––––1––––––1May16, Drewry's Bluff, Va.,1124–1–1124––17June3, Cold Harbor, Va.,––––1341–11––11July20-30, Petersburg, Va,––11–1––––3––6Sept.13, SteamerFawn,–––––1–––––––1Place unknown,–––1–––––––––11865.March8, Wise's Fork (Kinston),N. C.––1––1––2––––4
Present also at Rawles' Mills, Goldsboroa, Wilcox Bridge, Winton, Heckman's Farm and Arrowfield Church.
Twenty-fourth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.ThomasG.Stevenson, Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.FrancisA.Osborn, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（3) Col.AlbertOrdway, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1780––––––––––––97Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
20–2521412011814111513120011813413081,474Totals,––––––––––––––1,571Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
9––3365745521–50Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––112–1–1311–11Totals,9––4485846832–61Actual totals of members of regiment,—Officers,1780––––––––––––97Enlisted men,
The 24th Mass. Infantry, known as the New England Guards regiment, had as its basis the 4th Battalion M. V. M., whose major, ThomasGreelyStevenson, recruited and organized the regiment at Camp Massasoit, Readville, Mass., during the autumn of 1861, and became its colonel.
It left the StateDec.9, 1861, for Annapolis, Md., and, being assigned to Foster's Brigade, joined GeneralBurnside's expedition to North Carolina, sailing for Hatteras InletJan.9, 1862.
It was present at the battle of Roanoke Island, February8, and had an advanced position at New Berne, March14.
Occupying headquarters at Camp Lee, the regiment engaged during March in an expedition to Washington, N. C., and in one up the Neuse River. Three companies were sent to Washington again in May; and the remainder of the regiment, moving there in June, met the enemy at Tranters CreekJune5; two companies again serving on detached duty at Washington, N. C., from July8 to September12, took part with loss in the engagement on September6.
The first of November the regiment, with the exception of two companies, left on picket at New Berne, took part in the Tarboroa expedition, and engaged in the Goldsboroa expedition in December.
On Jan.29, 1863, the command was ordered to St. Helena Island, S. C., and was engaged July16 and 18 on James and Morris Islands, engaging afterward in the siege of Fort Wagner.
On August26 the regiment charged and captured a line of Confederate rifle pits, suffering some loss in the engagement.
It was transferred to Florida in September, and remained stationed at St. Augustine during the autumn and winter of 1863-64; while here more than 400 men re-enlisted for another term and returned to Massachusetts for thirty days furlough.
The remainder of the regiment, transferred to Jacksonville, met the re-enlisted men at Gloucester Point, Va., May1, 1864, and, as part of the 10th Army Corps, the command moved to Bermuda Hundred.
It took part at Drewry's BluffMay12-16, and, moving with the brigade to Deep Bottom, June20, met heavy loss in the engagement there of August14-18. ColonelOsborn being in command of a brigade, the regiment served under CaptainMaker on the 14th and under CaptainGardner on the succeeding days.
On August26 the regiment took position in front of Petersburg and engaged in the siege.
On Dec.9, 1864, the last of the men whose term of service under the original enlistment had expired were mustered out. The regiment returned to Bermuda HundredDecember18, where it remained encamped until the fall of Petersburg, in April, 1865.
Ordered to Richmond, Va., it remained on guard duty in the city until January of the following year, having received two officers and 170 enlisted men from the 34th and 14 men from the 40th Mass. Infantry in June, 1864.
On Jan.20, 1866, the regiment was mustered out at Richmond, and returned at once to Massachusetts for final dis. charge and payment.
Twenty-fourth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–8––––––––––––8Enlisted men,–––775579691712–84Totals,––––––––––––––92Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––191113231261185111111Totals,––––––––––––––112Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––1–1–4–1–3––10Total losses,—Officers,–9––––––––––––9Enlisted men,––1171819282315181725231205Totals,––––––––––––––214
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Mar.14, New Berne, N. C.,–––2321–3––21–14June5, Tranter's Creek, N. C.,–––2––––2––11–6Sept.6, Washington, N. C.,––––1–1–––––––2Nov.2, Rawles' Mills, N. C.,–––––––1––––––1Nov.12, Batchelder's Creek, N. C.––––––––––1–––1Dec.16, Whitehall, N. C.,–––––––––1––––11863.July16, James Island, S. C:,––––1–––––––––1Aug.26, Morris Island, S C,–1–––––1–––1––3Dec.30, St. Augustine, Fla.,–1––––––––––––11864.May16, Drewry's Bluff, Va,–3–––1–3––212–12May30, Bermuda Hundred, Va.–––––––––––1––1June17, Weir Bottom Church, Va.––––1––––1––––2Aug.14-16, Deep Bottom, Va,–3–212–143645–31Sept.1-30, Before Petersburg, Va.–––1––31–––1––6Oct.7, Darbytown Road,Va.,–––––––––––12–3Oct.13, Darbytown Road,Va.,–––––––––––51–6Place unknown,–––––––––1––––1
Present also at Roanoke Island, Kinston, Goldsboroa, Fort Wagner, Richmond and Petersburg Railroad.
Twenty-fifth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.EdwinUpton.
（2) Col.JosiahPickett, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1859––––––––––––77Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
17–25131121147165149122118127121116141,373Totals,––––––––––––––1,450Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment
Including non-commissioned staff.
6––4133232424–34Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––42––14–1–––12Totals,6––8333372524–46Actual totals of members of regiment,—Officers,1859––––––––––––77Enlisted men,11–25123118144162146115116122119112141,327Totals,––––––––––––––1,404
The 25th Mass. Infantry, a Worcester County regiment, was organized at Camp Lincoln, Worcester, largely under the charge of Capt. (afterwards lieutenant-colonel) A.B.R.Sprague, in the latter part of September, 1861, and was mustered into service on varying dates from September26 to October12.
Under Col.EdwinUpton the regiment left the StateOctober31, and encamped at Annapolis until, forming part of GeneralFoster's brigade in the Burnside expedition to North Carolina, it sailed Jan.9, 1862, for Hatteras Inlet.
It took a prominent part in the battle of Roanoke IslandFebruary8, and was engaged at New Berne March14, remaining on provost duty.
in the city until May9, and afterward occupied headquarters in the vicinity, being stationed on picket at Red House, Va., for a few weeks in May, taking part in July in the advance to Trenton, and engaging in an expedition to Plymouth in September. Six companies, under MajorPickett, took part also in the Tarboroa expedition.
As part of the 3d Brigade, it engaged in the Goldsboroa expedition in December, serving in support of batteries at the battle of Kinston, supplying volunteer skirmishers at Whitehall and active at Goldsboroa.
The regiment served on garrison duty at Plymouth, N. C., during part of March and the month of April, 1863.
In July several companies were assigned to picket duty at Washington, N. C. In December the regiment moved to Newport News, Va.; while there 432 men re-enlisted, and in February, 1864, returned to Massachusetts on furlough; those who remained being temporarily assigned to the 139th N. Y. Infantry, and stationed at Williamsburg.
The command was reunited at Portsmouth, Va., March26, and, forming part of GeneralHeckman's Red Star Brigade, 18th Army Corps, moved to Bermuda Hundred, was engaged at Walthall Junction and Arrowfield Church, and met with loss at Drewry's BluffMay16.
On May28 the regiment moved to join the Army of the Potomac, and arrived at Cold Harbor on the afternoon of June1, going at once into action; it took part in all the movements of the succeeding days, losing heavily on June3.
Moving with the army to Petersburg, it took part in the assaults of June15 and 18, and remained afterward on duty in the trenches until August25.
It was ordered to North CarolinaSeptember4, and stationed near New Berne.
Those whose term of service had expired left for MassachusettsOctober5, and were mustered out at WorcesterOct.20, 1864.
The remainder of the regiment moved toward Kinston in March, 1865, engaging at Wise's ForksMarch10.
It united with Sherman's Army at Goldsboroa, moved to Raleigh in April and through Greensboroa to Charlotte in the early part of May, where it remained encamped until the termination of its service.
Returning to Massachusetts, it was mustered out at Readville, July28, 1865.
Twenty-fifth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–8––––––––––––8Enlisted men,–––1016199121317101012–128Totals,––––––––––––––136Missing,–––––413–141-3–17Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––17131216812814183–112Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––44–2142441312–59Total losses,—Officers,–8––––––––––––8Enlisted men,––121333528372730324230–316Totals,––––––––––––––324
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Feb.8, Roanoke Island, N C.–––––3–1–412––11March14, New Berne, N. C.,–––121––––––––4Dec.17, Goldsboroa, N. C.,––––––––––1–––1Place unknown,–––––––1–1–11–41864.May6, Walthall Junction, Va.–––––21––1––––4May9, Petersburg or Arrowfield Church, Va–1––1––421–32–14May12-14, Proctor's Creek, Va.–––21–––––––––3May11-16, Drewry's Bluff, Va.–––1––2–24217–19June3, Cold Harbor, Va.,–6–37155775734–69June15-19, Petersburg, Va.,–1–1211122–11-–13June25–Aug.20, Before Petersburg, Va.–––––11––2––––4Place unknown,–––23––1––1–––7
Present also at Kinston, Whitehall and Wise's Fork.
Twenty-sixth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.EdwardF.Jones, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.AlphaB.Fabr.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1664––––––––––––80Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
15–24150139146146166122118109126124111,396Totals,––––––––––––––1,476Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
8––331352242––33Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––23–31––1–––10Totals,8––561662252––43Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1664––––––––––––80Enlisted men,
The 26th Mass. Infantry was recruited by Col.EdwardF.Jones, who had commanded the 6th Infantry M. V. M. during its eventful three months service.
Going into camp at Cambridge, Mass., August28, as the 6th Mass. Infantry, it moved September23 to Camp Chase, Lowell, where it completed its organization as the 26th Mass. Infantry, being mustered into service during September and October, 1861.
The regiment was sent to Ship Island, Miss., and, arriving December3, remained in camp until the spring of 1862.
In the operations against New Orleans it formed part of the force moving to Quarantine, occupied Forts St. Philip and Jackson after their evacuation by the enemy, and, stationed at New Orleans itself early in July, remained on provost duty until June, 1863.
A detachment of the regiment under CaptainPickering formed part of an expedition across Lake Pontchartrain in September, 1862.
On the formation of the 19th Army Corps, under GeneralBanks, the regiment became part of the 2d Brigade, 2d Division, with ColonelFarr as brigade commander.
Still forming part of the force occupying New Orleans, seven companies of the regiment, under Lieutenant-ColonelSawtell, engaged at La Fourche Crossing, near Thibodeaux, La., June21, 1863, and, moving on the 30th, occupied Jefferson Station until relieved, July15.
It took part in the expedition to Sabine Pass in September; and, engaging a little later in the Teche expedition, moved through Camp Bisland, Franklin and New Iberia, to Opelousas, encamping on the return at New Iberia, and moving in January, 1864, to Franklin.
During the winter nearly two-thirds of the regiment re-enlisted for another term of service, passing the time from March22 to May4, 1864, on furlough, and, returning, went into camp at Carrollton, La., May21, moving in June to Morganza.
Ordered to Bermuda Hundred, the regiment, as part of the 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 19th Corps, moved, August14, toward the Shenandoah valley, encamping on the 16th at Berryville, Va. It took part with GeneralSheridan's army in the movements about Charlestown, Halltown and Berryville, was engaged with loss at the battle of Opequon, September19, and was present at Fisher's Hill.
On October19 those serving under the original enlistment left for Massachusetts, to be mustered out. The command, as a battalion of five companies, under CaptainChapman, took part at the battle of Cedar CreekOctober19, and, being ordered to Winchester, Va., December14, remained on duty there until May1, 1865.
Returning then to Washington, it was sent to Savannah, Ga., June3, and served there on guard and provost duty until the expiration of its service.
It was mustered out Aug.26, 1865, and left for MassachusettsSeptember12, receiving its final discharge and payment at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, Sept.18, 1865.
Twenty-sixth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,12––––––––––––3Enlisted men,–––139418–7365–56Totals,––––––––––––––59Missing,––––1–––––––––1Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–3––––––––––––3Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–1201213211214141326151163Totals,––––––––––––––166Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––2211––2421–15Total losses,—Officers,15––––––––––––6Enlisted men,
1863.June21, La Fourche Crossing, La.––––––1––––3––41864.Sept.19, Opequon or Winchester, Va.11–1293–8–723––46Oct.19, Cedar Creek, Va.,–1–111––––1–5–10
Present also at Fisher's Hill.
Twenty-seventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.HoraceC.Lee, Bvt.Brig.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1680––––––––––––96Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
14–2512915619015113215212112915414041,497Totals,––––––––––––––1,593Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
8––4252853365–51Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––3–1–2121––10Totals,8––4553874575–61Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1680––––––––––––96Enlisted men,
The 27th Mass. Infantry was recruited in the western counties of Massachusetts by HoraceC.Lee, afterward colonel of the regiment, in September and October, 1861.
Most of the men being mustered in September27, and the line officers on October25, it left the StateNov.2, 1861, and encamped near Annapolis, Md. It was assigned to the 1st Brigade, GeneralBurnside's forces, November27, and, leaving Fortress Monroe for South CarolinaJan.11, 1862, took part at the battle of Roanoke IslandFebruary8.
It was engaged with loss at New Berne March14, and, encamping in the vicinity, it shared from time to time in outpost duty at Batchelder's Creek.
In July a reconnoissance was made toward Trenton, N. C. It remained with headquarters at New Berne during the summer, and in the autumn served in detachments on outpost duty at Washington, N. C., Newport Barracks and Batchelder's Creek.
Forming part of the 3d Brigade, with ColonelLee as brigade commander, the regiment, under Lieutenant-ColonelLyman, took part in the Tarboroa expedition in November, and later in the Goldsboroa expedition.
In January, 1863, it was posted at Washington, N. C., and was active there in the engagements in March and on duty in the town during the siege, returning to New Berne April25. Companies G and H, stationed at Plymouth during that time, were engaged at Rocky Hoc Creek near Winfield in March.
The regiment, reunited and stationed with headquarters at New Berne until October, moved on the 16th of that month to Newport News, and, becoming part of GeneralButler's forces, served during the winter as provost guard at Portsmouth and Norfolk.
At this time 343 members of the regiment re-enlisted; 220 returned January15 from a month's furlough in Massachusetts.
The command moved, April27, 1864, to Yorktown, and reaching Bermuda HundredMay5, formed part of Heckman's Red Star Brigade, 18th Army Corps, and was engaged near Port WalthallMay6 and 7, at Swift CreekMay9 and at Drewry's BluffMay14 to 16; many were taken prisoners, including ColonelLee.
Under command of Maj.WilliamA.Walker it joined the Army of the Potomac at Cold HarborJune1, and took part in the movements and engagements of the following days, losing heavily in the assault of June3, when MajorWalker was killed.
It was actively engaged under MajorMoore before PetersburgJune15 and 18, and took part in the siege until withdrawn from the front August25.
On September17 it moved to Portsmouth, and those whose term of service had expired left Fortress Monroe on the 23d, and were mustered out at Springfield, Mass., Sept.29, 1864.
The regiment returned to Beaufort, N. C., September21, and was stationed in the vicinity until the spring of 1865, engaging in service at Plymouth from December7 to January8.
In March the regiment moved towards Kinston, and was engaged at South West CreekMarch8.
It remained afterward on duty at New Berne until its muster out, June26, 1865.
Reaching MassachusettsJuly7, it was paid off and discharged at ReadvilleJuly19, 1865.
Twenty-seventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,17–––––––––––8Enlisted men,––571018102567310–101Totals,–––––––––––––109Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–3–––––––––––3Enlisted men,––20162420131110101213–149Totals,–––––––––––––152Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––201519344817237–120Total losses,—Officers,110–––––––––––11Enlisted men,––45385341274024343830–370Totals,–––––––––––––381
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Feb.8, Roanoke Island, N. C.,–––1–––21––––4March14, New Berne, N. C.,–111111311–1–12Dec.17, Goldsboroa, N. C.,–––––––1–––––11863.March24, Rocky Hoc Creek, N. C.–––––––––2–––2May22-23, Gum Swamp, N. C.,–––––––1–––1–2Place unknown,––––––1––––––11864.May6-7, Port Walthall, Va.,––2–11––––1––5May9, Arrowfield Church,Va.,–1141–––1––1–9May14-16, Drewry's Bluff, Va. (Fort Darling).–1-––1215–1–1–12May23, Bakehouse Creek,Va.,–––––––1–––––1June1-12, Cold Harbor, Va. (Bethesda Church).141117452113–31June15-18, Petersburg, Va.,–––––425–111–14June29–July24, Before Petersburg, Va.––––1111–––––4Aug.19, Before Petersburg,Va.,––––1––––––––1Dec.10, Foster Mills, N. C.,–––––––––––1–1Place unknown,––––12–––––––31865.March8, Kinston, N. C., or South West Creek.––––2––1111––6
Present also at Washington, N. C.
Twenty-eighth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.WilliamMonteith.
（2) Col.RichardByrnes.
Field and Staff.Line.Band.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1880––––––––––––98Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
23–2422623921520820913011799126124651,805Totals,––––––––––––––1,903Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
10––265361–243–42Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––23222–3–11–16Totals,10––4975813254–58Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1880––––––––––––98Enlisted men,
The 28th Mass. Infantry, organized at Cambridge, Mass., during the autumn of 1861, was composed principally, like the 9th Mass. Infantry, of men of Irish birth or descent.
It was mustered into service Dec.13, 1861, and left the StateJan.11, 1862, under command of Col.WilliamMonteith.
It remained at Fort Columbus, New York harbor, for a month, and, embarking then for South Carolina, reached Hilton HeadFeb.23, 1862.
Becoming part of GeneralT.W.Sherman's Expeditionary Corps, it moved in April to a position on Daufuskie Island opposite Fort Pulaski, serving by detachments at Jones and Bird Island and at Tybee Island, Ga.ColonelMonteith being detained at the latter place in May and resigning in August, the command of the regiment was held by MajorCartwright.
It was sent to James IslandMay30, becoming part of the 1st Brigade, Stevens' Division, and engaged with loss in the action at Fort Johnson, Secessionville, June16.
Returning to Hilton Head, the regiment formed part of the force sent to reinforce the Army of the Potomac, and reached Newport NewsJuly18.
Forming part of the 9th Corps, it moved to join the Army of Virginia, and took active part at ManassasAugust29 and 30 and at ChantillySeptember1.
Moving with the army into Maryland, it was present at South Mountain, and engaged on the afternoon of September17 at Antietam.
In November the regiment became part of Meagher's Irish Brigade, 1st Division, 2d Army Corps, and met heavy loss at Fredericksburg in the assault on the heights December13.
It was engaged at Chancellorsville on the morning of May3 and lost heavily at Gettysburg.
It took part in the movements about the Rappahannock and joined in the Mine Run campaign, making its winter quarters at Stevensburg, Va. As part of ColonelSmyth's Brigade, GeneralBarlow's Division, the regiment shared in the engagement at the Wilderness and in the movement to Spotsylvania, taking part in the charge and capture of the salient early in the morning of May12 at Spotsylvania Court House, and engaging again in the assault on May18.
It took active part at Cold HarborJune3, when ColonelByrnes was mortally wounded.
Sharing in the assault of PetersburgJune16, it took most active part afterward in the siege, engaging at Weldon Railroad in July and at Deep Bottom,
Charles City Cross Roads and Reams' Station in August. Dec.13, 1864, those of the regiment not .re-enlisted left for Massachusetts, and the remainder, as a battalion of five companies under MajorFleming, remained in service before Petersburg, took part in the final operations about the city in the spring of 1865 and joined in the pursuit of the Confederates to Farmville.
Encamping after the surrender at Burkesville, it returned to AlexandriaMay15, and was mustered out of service June30, 1865, returning to Massachusetts on July5. Twenty-eighth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,213–––––––––––15Enlisted men,––27224122161819181518–216Totals,–––––––––––––231Missing,––633733144––34Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,
Including noncommissioned staff.
2–101112766105105488Totals,–––––––––––––89Died as prisoners,—Enlisted men,––11627384332150Total losses,—Officers,214–––––––––––16Enlisted men,
Including noncommissioned staff.
2–5442432835343032255–388Totals,–––––––––––––404
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.June16, Secessionville, S. C.,–––1513–2223–19Aug.30, Manassas, Va.,–13191352123–31Sept.1, Chantilly, Va.,–15411121312–22Sept.17, Antietam, Md.,–13222121331–21Dec.12-13, Fredericksburg, Va.,–36443332434–39Place unknown,––––231––1–––71863.July2-3, Gettysburg, Pa.,––12221221–––13Oct.14, Auburn, Va,–––––––1–––––1Dec.3, Kelly's Ford, Va.,––––––––1––––1Place unknown,––1––––––1–––21864.May5-7, Wilderness, Va.,–21643–12–21–22May10, Po River, Va.,––––2––––––––2May12-18, Spotsylvania, Va.,122133122–11–19May30-31, Pamunkey River, Va.,––––1–––1––––2June3-6, Cold Harbor, Va.,112–1112––3––12June16-17, Petersburg, Va.,––––21–––––1–4July27, Deep Bottom, Va.,––––––1–––1––2Aug.14, Deep Bottom, Va.,–1––––––2–1––4Aug.25, Reams' Station, Va,––2––11––––––4Oct.10, Before Petersburg, Va.,–––––1–––––––1Place unknown,––––11111511–121865.March25, Before Petersburg (Hatcher's Run), Va.––62431––––––16March28, Before Petersburg, Va.,–1–––––––––––1
Present also at South Mountain, Chancellorsville, Bristoe's Station, Mine Run, North Anna, Totopotomoy, South Side Railroad, Sutherland Station, Sailors' Creek and Appomattox.
Twenty-ninth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1786–––––––––––103Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
12–14317016410513115014315612914421,449Totals,–––––––––––––1,552Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
9–5322465415–46Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––31–2–2–1–3–12Totals,9–8424485518–58Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1786–––––––––––103Enlisted men,
Even companies of infantry, recruited for three years in April, 1861, formed the basis of the 29th Mass. Infantry. Two of these companies were sent to Fortress MonroeMay10, and the others followed on the 18th and 22d.
They were assigned to the 3d and 4th Infantries, M. V. M., and served in the vicinity of the Fortress with these regiments during their three months term.
On July16 the seven companies were organized as the 1st BattalionMass. Volunteers, under Capt.JosephH.Barnes.
Still serving on garrison and guard duty at Fortress Monroe and later at Newport News, three additional companies joining the command, it was reorganized Dec.13, 1861, as the 29th Mass. Infantry, and EbenezerW.Peirce, previously brigadier-general of Massachusetts militia, received the appointment of colonel.
The regiment formed part of the land battery during the contest between the naval force at Hampton Roads in March, 1862, and occupied posts at Norfolk and Portsmouth in May.
It joined the Army of the Potomac at Fair OaksJune9, and was assigned to GeneralMeagher's Brigade, Richardson's Division, Sumner's Corps; it was engaged on picket June15, and took part at Gaines's Mill, Savage's Station and Glendale.
Moving from Harrison's Landing to Alexandria, it supported GeneralPope in his movement to Washington after the battle of Manassas.
At Antietam, as part of Richardson's Division, it was engaged in the charge in support of Hooker's forces in the forenoon, and served during the day in the position then gained.
In November the regiment was transferred to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 9th Corps, and was present at the battle of Fredericksburg.
In March, 1863, it moved with the corps to Kentucky, and made its headquarters at Paris, encamping in May at Somerset.
It joined GeneralGrant's forces at VicksburgJune17, and shared in the pursuit of GeneralJohnston to Jackson, Miss.
Returning to Kentucky, it reached CovingtonAug.24, 1863, and a few days later began the march into Tennessee.
Entering KnoxvilleSeptember26, it took active part in the defence of Fort SandersNovember29, and formed part of the garrison during the siege.
In the winter of 1864 a large part of the regiment re-enlisted, and left CincinnatiApril7 for furlough in Massachusetts, while those not re-enlisted, having been transferred to the 36th Mass. InfantryJanuary30, moved with that regiment to Virginia in March and served with loss at the Wilderness and Spotsylvania, leaving the front and arriving in BostonMay23 for muster out. Organized as the 29th Veteran Infantry, the command joined the Army of the PotomacMay29 at North Anna.
It was engaged at Cold Harbor and at the assault at PetersburgJune17, serving afterward in the siege.
It was engaged at Fort StedmanMarch25, 1865, and encamped near Petersburg after the surrender.
Reaching AlexandriaApril28, it was stationed as provost guard at Georgetown, and transferred June9 to Tenallytown, Md., where it completed its service, being mustered out July29, 1865.
It was paid off and discharged at Readville, Mass., Aug.11, 1865.
Twenty-ninth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,13–––––––––––4Enlisted men,––8851856745–57Totals,–––––––––––––61Missing,–––1–––11––––3Died by accident or disease,—Officers,14–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––451111141471478–95Totals,–––––––––––––100Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––113–2122–2–14Total losses,—Officers,27–––––––––––9Enlisted men,––13151912242116231115–169Totals,–––––––––––––178
Casualties by Engagements.
1861.June10, Big Bethel, Va.,––1––––––––1–21862.June15, Fair Oaks, Va.,––––1––––––––1June27, Gaines's Mill, Va.,–1–––––––––––1June30, Glendale, or White Oak Swamp, Va.––––––––121––4July1, Malvern Hill, Va.,––––––––––1––1Sept.17, Antietam, Md.,––321–12111––121863.July16, Jackson, Miss,––1––––––––––1Nov.16, Campbell Station, Tenn.,––1––––––––––1Nov.29, Knoxville, Tenn.,–––––––––1–1–21864.May12, Spotsylvania, Va.,––12–12––––2–8June1, Bethesda Church, Va,––1–1––––––––2June17, Petersburg,Va.
(Assault),–1–31––1–2–1–9July30, Petersburg, Va. (Crater),–––1––111––––4Aug.19, Weldon Railroad, Va.,––––––––––1––1Aug. and Sept., Before Petersburg, Va.1––––––––1–––21865.Mar.25, Fort Stedman, Va.,–1–11–324––––12Place unknown,––––––1––––––1
Present also at Hampton Roads, Savage's Station, Bull Run, 2d, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, Blue Springs and Cold Harbor.
Thirtieth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.NathanA.M.Dudley, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1666–––––––––––82Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
22–13212913513314013613716014916341,440Totals,–––––––––––––1,522Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
15–2122211331–33Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––2–4641–––––17Totals,15–4168621331–50Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1666–––––––––––82Enlisted men,
The 30th Mass. Infantry, as the Eastern BayState Regiment, was raised by GeneralButler at Camp Chase, Lowell, Mass., in the autumn of 1861, and left camp Jan.2, 1862, under Acting Lieut.-Col.JonasH.French.
It remained at Fortress Monroe until February2, and being assigned to the Department of the Gulf, it reached Ship Island, Miss., February12. Company K joined the regiment March9, and the organization was completed during the month as the 30th Mass. Infantry, Capt.NathanA.M.Dudley, of the 10th U. S. Infantry, having been appointed colonel March1.
As part of GeneralPhelps's force it shared in the operations against New Orleans in April, a detachment under MajorWhittemore occupying Fort St. Philip immediately after its surrender.
Stationed at Baton Rouge, it engaged as part of GeneralWilliams's Brigade in the movement against Vicksburg, and, returning, took active part at the battle of Baton RougeAugust5, under command of MajorWhittemore.
Leaving Baton Rouge August21, it encamped in the vicinity of Carrollton until November3, moving then to New Orleans.
In January, 1863, the regiment was assigned to the 3d Brigade (commanded by ColonelDudley), 1st Division, 19th Army Corps.
It formed part of the land forces operating with Farragut against Port HudsonMarch14, and shared in the Port Hudson campaign, engaging at Plains StoreMay21, and taking active part during the siege, twice providing volunteers to storm the works.
Moving to Donaldsonville after the surrender, it met with loss in the action of July13; it formed part of the expedition to Sabine Pass, Tex., in September, and encamped for the winter at New Iberia.
While in winter quarters three-fourths of the regiment re-enlisted and left New Orleans March6 for furlough, returning May16.
In July the regiment was sent as part of GeneralEmory's force to the defence of Washington, and, arriving at the capital July13, marched immediately to the Shenandoah in pursuit of GeneralEarly.
Returning to Georgetown on the 23d, it moved again into Maryland, and formed part of GeneralSheridan's forces in movements in the Shenandoah valley, engaging, under command of Capt.S.D.Shipley, in the battles of Opequon, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek.
It encamped for the winter at Opequon Crossing, and April22 returned to Washington.
It was ordered to Savannah, Ga., June1, was stationed at Georgetown, S. C., and afterward at Sumter, and remained more than a year on provost duty, being mustered out at Charleston, S. C., July5, 1866, the last volunteer organization in Massachusetts to be mustered out of the United States service.
Thirtieth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,13–––––––––––4Enlisted men,––3665541556–46Totals,–––––––––––––50Missing,–––––––––16–20–36Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–2–––––––––––2Enlisted men,––33222825343440323336–317Totals,–––––––––––––319Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––1–––1––––2Total losses,—Officers,15–––––––––––6Enlisted men,––36283530393842533862–401Totals,–––––––––––––407
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.June6, Picket, near Baton Rouge, La.–––1–––––––––1Aug.5, Baton Rouge, La.,–11–21––––1––61863.May21, Plains Store, La.,–––––––––1–––1May29, Port Hudson, La.,––––––––1––––1July13, Donaldsonville, La.,––––1311–31––101864.Sept.19, Opequon, or Winchester, Va.–1––11–––––3–6Sept.22, Fisher's Hill, Va.,––––––1–––11–3Oct.19, Cedar Creek, Va.,11252–33–17222–58
Present also at Vicksburg.
Thirty-first regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.OliverP.Gooding, Bvt. Maj. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1538–––––––––––53Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
14–14613713713513712610712312914661,343Totals,–––––––––––––1,396Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–1222211121–19Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––2115–––111–12Totals,4–3337211232–31Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1538–––––––––––53Enlisted men,
The 31st Mass. Infantry, under the name of the Western BayState Regiment, was raised in the autumn and winter of 1861-62 by GeneralButler, was in camp at Pittsfield, Mass., and moved in February to Camp Chase, Lowell.
It left the StateFebruary21 to join the Department of the Gulf, under command of Col.OliverP.Gooding, a graduate of West Point, and first lieutenant 10th U. S. Infantry. GeneralButler and his staff embarked at Fortress Monroe on the Mississippi, which carried the regiment to Ship Island, where they landed March23, having been delayed by storms and accident on the passage.
Soon after the arrival of the regiment its designation was changed to the 31st Mass. Infantry.
Assigned to GeneralWilliams's Brigade, it took part in the operations against New Orleans, was the first regiment to enter the city after the surrender, and was stationed on provost and guard duty in the city and at the forts in the vicinity during the summer and autumn.
On the organization of the 19th Army Corps, in January, 1863, seven companies of the regiment, under command of Lieutenant-ColonelHopkins, became part of the 3d Brigade, 3d Division, with ColonelGooding as brigade commander, the three remaining companies having been stationed at Fort Pike.
The main body of the regiment joining the forces at Baton RougeMarch6, took part on the 14th in the advance made to assist the naval forces in passing Port Hudson.
It joined in the Teche expedition, being engaged at Fort BislandApril13, and took up its position before Port HudsonMay23, sharing in the engagements of May25, 27 and June14, and was active during the siege.
After the surrender on July9 it moved as part of Weitzel's forces to Donaldsonville.
In December, joined by the companies at Fort Pike, it was armed and equipped as cavalry and stationed at Carrollton, being familiarly known as the 6th Mass. Cavalry.
It took part in the Red River campaign, and was engaged with loss at
Sabine Cross Roads, April8, 1864, under command of CaptainNettleton.
Many of the regiment had re-enlisted during the winter, and embarked July21 for their furlough in Massachusetts, returning September19, those not re-enlisted having remained during their absence on guard duty at New Orleans, under CaptainMorse.
The regiment, still serving as cavalry, was stationed at Donaldsonville in November, two companies being detached at Plaquemine.
In February the regiment was organized as a battalion of five companies, those whose term of service had expired having been mustered out, and, joined by the detachment at Plaquemine, took part with Lieutenant-ColonelNettleton in the operations against Mobile, Ala., and occupied the city after the surrender until the close of its service.
It was mustered out Sept.9, 1865, and received its final discharge and payment at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, Sept.30, 1865. Thirty-first regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–596811225–5–54Missing,––1–1–––1––––3Died by accident or disease,—Officers,12–––––––––––3Enlisted men,––161816221111713–13–127Totals,–––––––––––––130Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1–––––1––––2Total losses,—Officers,12–––––––––––3Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–2327233022131118–18–186Totals,–––––––––––––189
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Dec.10, Dessair Station, La.,–––––––––––2–21863.April13, Bisland, La.,–––1–––––––––1May25–June14, Port Hudson, La.,––23226––1–2–18June26, Brashear City, La.,–––1–––––––––11864.April8, Sabine Cross Roads, La.,
1
1–2––22–12–1–11April23, Cane River, La.,–––1–––––––––1May1, Hudnot's Plantation, La.,––1––––––––––1May3, Moore's Plantation, near Alexandria, La.––––––1––1–––2May14, Near Alexandria, La.,–––11––––––––2May18, Yellow Bayou, La.,––12342–21–––15Nov.21, Plaquemine, La.,–––––––1–––––11865.Feb.4, Near Plaquemine, La.,–––––––1–––––1
Present also at siege of Mobile.
Thirty-second regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.FrancisJ.Parker.
（2) Col.GeorgeL.Prescott, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（3) Col.J.CushingEdmands, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKLMNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1480–––––––––––––94Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
13–222222212208202199210205198197127117192,351Totals,–––––––––––––––2,445Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
2–654345424311–44Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––114––––––11––8Totals,2–768345424421–52Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1480–––––––––––––94Enlisted men,
The 32d Mass. Infantry was formed in May, 1862, from the 1st BattalionMass. Infantry, which was organized in November, 1861, to garrison Fort Warren, Boston harbor, and remained stationed there, under command of Maj.FrancisJ.Parker, during the winter of 1861-62.
On May26, this battalion of six companies, reorganized as the 32d Mass. Infantry (FrancisJ.Parker, lieutenant-colonel), left the State for Washington.
Encamping for four weeks on Capitol Hill, the regiment was ordered to join the Army of the Potomac on the Peninsula, and July3, 1862, arrived at Harrison's Landing and was assigned to the 2d Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps.
It left camp August15 to join GeneralPope's forces, and reached Warrenton JunctionAugust27.
Moving with the army to Washington after the battle of Manassas, it camped at Miners Hill, and three companies were added to the command, one having already joined the original six companies at Harrison's Landing in July.
The regiment was present at Antietam, and took part in the charge and advanced position held by Griffin's Division at the battle of Fredericksburg.
It was in action at ChancellorsvilleMay3, 1864, was closely engaged at Gettysburg on the afternoon of July2, present at the battle of Rappahannock StationNov.7, 1863, and engaged in the Mine Run campaign, encamping at Liberty, near Bealton, Va., for the winter.
While here 330 men re-enlisted, and in January, 1864, returned to Massachusetts for furlough.
The regiment left camp April30, 1864, and was in action on the afternoon of May5 at the Wilderness, engaging constantly on the succeeding days; it lost heavily at the battle of Laurel HillMay12, and was active during the movements about Spotsylvania, North Anna and Totopotomoy, engaging, June3, at Bethesda Church.
Crossing the James RiverJune16, it took part in the assault at Petersburg, June18-22, where Col.GeorgeL.Prescott was mortally wounded.
Engaging afterward in the siege, it took part at the Weldon RailroadAugust18-21 and at Poplar Spring ChurchSeptember30.
It was active in the final operations about Petersburg, took part in the pursuit of Lee's Army to Appomattox, and as part of the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps, received the arms of GeneralLee's forces at the formal surrender, April11, 1865.
Encamping near Appomattox until May1, it reached WashingtonMay12 and remained until the termination of its service.
Before its muster out, June28, 1865, the re-enlisted men and recruits of the 9th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 22d and 39th Mass. Infantries had been added to its numbers.
Reaching BostonJuly1, it received its final discharge and payment at Gallop's IslandJuly11, 1865.
Thirty-second regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKLMKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,14–––––––––––––5Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–1311137161117101512111129Totals,–––––––––––––––134Missing,–––1–13–3––1–––9Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–2–––––––––––––2Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–157315129912181013–115Totals,–––––––––––––––117Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––21312323–3–––20Total losses,—Officers,16–––––––––––––7Enlisted men,
The 33d Regiment Mass. Infantry, composed mainly of men from Middlesex and Bristol counties, was organized at Camp EdwinM.Stanton, Lynnfield, Mass., in June and July, 1862; and twelve companies instead of the usual ten were mustered into service early in August, under command of Col.AlbertC.Maggi, late lieutenant-colonel of the 21st Mass. Infantry.
It left the State for WashingtonAugust14, and was located for a time at Alexandria.
It moved October10 to Fairfax Station, becoming part of the 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 11th Corps, advanced to Thoroughfare Gap in November, and took part in a reconnoissance to White Plains.
Its two extra companies were transferred to the 41st Mass. Infantry in this month.
It moved in December to Falmouth, and took up winter quarters, engaging in the mud march of January, 1863.
As part of GeneralBarlow's Brigade at Chancellorsville, the regiment, with the exception of two companies left on picket with the 11th Corps, was sent in support of GeneralSickles in his movement on the afternoon of May2.
It acted in support of GeneralPleasanton in the battle of Beverly FordJune9.
At Gettysburg, as part of Steinwehr's Division, it held Cemetery Ridge during the three days of the battle.
Returning to Virginia and posted for a time at Catlett's and Bristoe's stations, it was ordered in September with the 11th Corps under Hooker to join the Army of the Cumberland in Tennessee, and arrived at Bridgeport, Tenn., October1.
It took part at the battle of Wauhatchie or Lookout Valley, forming with the 73d Ohio the force to assault the heights, meeting most severe loss, though finally successful.
ColonelUnderwood being severely wounded, the command of the regiment was taken by Lieutenant-ColonelRyder.
It engaged at Chattanooga, and marching to the relief of Knoxville, received at Louisville, Tenn., the news of the raising of the siege, and returning, made winter quarters at Lookout Valley.
In the spring of 1864, forming part of the 20th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, the regiment was engaged at Resaca, Ga., making a series of charges, and was detailed as division train guard during the siege of Atlanta, and afterwards served as provost guard in the city under Maj.ElishaDoane.
It shared in Sherman's march to the sea, and entered SavannahDecember21, where it remained until the close of the year.
Encamping in South Carolina in January, 1865, it began the march northward January29, and took part at Averysboroa, N. C., March16, and at Bentonville on the 19th.
It went into camp near Goldsboroa, N. C., March24, and moved on April10 toward Raleigh, receiving at Smithville the news of Lee's surrender.
Encamping near Raleigh until April30, it moved then to the vicinity of Richmond and on toward Washington, reaching AlexandriaMay19.
It was mustered out of service to date June11, 1865, and reaching MassachusettsJune3, was paid off and discharged at ReadvilleJuly2, 1865.
Thirty-third regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–7–––––––––––7Enlisted men,––85981410691313–95Totals,–––––––––––––102Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––8621111741033–65Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––1–11411––9Total losses,—Officers,–7–––––––––––7Enlisted men,––16111219261814201716–169Totals,–––––––––––––176
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.July1-3, Gettysburg, Pa.,–––––31––221–9Aug.15, Guerilla Fire,–1–––––––––––1Oct.29, Wauhatchie, or Look-out Valley, Tenn.–4––3287–246–361864.May13-16, Resaca, Ga.,–21312123333–24May25–June4, Dallas, or New Hope Church, Ga.––3–51211122–18June9-30, Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.––22––2–2–21–11July25, Atlanta, Ga.,––1––––––––––11865.March16, Averysboroa,N. C.,–––––––––1–––1March21, Bentonville, N. C.,––1––––––––––1
Thirty-fourth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.GeorgeD.Wells, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.WilliamS.Lincoln, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1462–––––––––––76Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
11–11812111413512313912812912212541,269Totals,–––––––––––––1,345Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–2321443621–32Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––11–1––––1–4Totals,4–2431543622–36Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1462–––––––––––76Enlisted men,
The 34th Mass. Infantry was recruited in camp at Worcester, Mass., from June to August, 1862,and left the State for WashingtonAugust15 under command of Col.GeorgeD.Wells, promoted from lieutenant-colonel 1st Mass. Infantry.
It moved August22 to Alexandria, and remained stationed in the vicinity, on picket and outpost duty in the defences of Washington, until July, 1863.
It left Washington for Harper's FerryJuly9, and occupied Maryland Heights, becoming part of the 1st Brigade, under ColonelWells, 1st DivisionDepartment of WesternVirginia.
It met the enemy at BerryvilleOctober18, and took part in December in an expedition up the Shenandoah valley, marching as far as Harrisonburg.
The regiment remained on provost and — outpost duty at Harper's Ferry and Martinsburg until May2, 1864, when, as part of GeneralSigel's force, it went to Winchester and took part in the movements in the Shenandoah, engaging with loss at the battle of New MarketMay15, at PiedmontJune5, and at LynchburgJune18, GeneralHunter having succeeded GeneralSigel in command of the department.
Returning from the campaign to Lynchburg, the regiment reached MartinsburgJuly11, 1864, met the enemy at Snicker's GapJuly18 and at Winchester on the 24th.
In August it moved into Maryland, and, the department being re-enforced by the 6th and 19th Army Corps, the regiment, in command of MajorPratt, shared in GeneralSheridan's campaign and took part in the battles of Opequon and Fisher's Hill, engaging also at Tom's Brook near StrasburgOctober13, where ColonelWells was mortally wounded, and at Cedar CreekOctober19, engaging afterward in provost duty at Newtown, and moving in November to Opequon Crossing for outpost duty.
After ColonelWells' death Col.W.S.Lincoln was promoted to fill his place.
As part of the 1st Division, Army of West Virginia, the regiment was ordered, December17, to join the Army of the James before Petersburg, and, passing through WashingtonDecember20, spent the autumn and winter of 1864-65 engaged in the siege as part of the Independent Division, 24th Army Corps, Army of the James.
In JanuaryLieutenant-ColonelPotter took command of the brigade, of which the regiment serving under CaptainLeach formed a part.
It shared in the final operations about Petersburg, engaging at Hatcher's RunMarch31, and at the final assault on the works.
It followed GeneralLee to Appomattox, encamping after the surrender at Lynchburg; and, entering RichmondApril25, it remained in camp there until the expiration of its service.
It was mustered out June15, 1865, and was finally paid off and discharged at Readville, Mass., on July6.
Those who had more time to serve were transferred to the 24th Mass. Infantry.
Thirty-fourth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,16–––––––––––7Enlisted men,––85722141210817141118Totals,–––––––––––––125Missing,––1––––––––––1Died by accident or disease,—Officers,1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––2810487136510275Totals,–––––––––––––76Died as prisoners,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,––1112114545331–59Totals,–––––––––––––60Total losses,—Officers,27–––––––––––9Enlisted men,––222528302723281725253253Totals,–––––––––––––262
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.Oct.18, Berryville, Va.,––––––1––––1–21864.May15, New Market, Va.,–1–123534274–32June5, Piedmont, Va.,–21318–1–323–24June18, Lynchburg, Va.,–––––11––2–1–5July18, Snicker's Gap, or Island Ford, Va.–––––111––1––4Sept.3, Berryville, Va.,––1––––––––––1Sept.19, Winchester, or Opequon, Va.–21––4141–21–16Oct.13, Strasburg, Stickney's Farm, or Cedar Creek, Va.11––2222311––15Oct.19, Cedar Creek, Va.,–––––––1––2––3Place unknown,––311–1––––31101865.March31, Hatcher's Run, Va.,––––11–––––––2April2, Petersburg, or Fort Gregg, Va.–––––11–2–2––6April6, Rice's Station, Va.,––1––––––––––1Place unknown,––1––11––––1–4
Present also at Martinsburg, Halltown, Fisher's Hill and Appomattox.
Thirty-fifth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.EdwardA.Wild, Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.SumnerCarruth, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1786–––––––––––103Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
14–14016315413213714315814313716011,482Totals,–––––––––––––1,585Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
8–2233234536–41Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––1212––1211–11Totals,8–3445235747–52Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1786–––––––––––103Enlisted men,
The 35th Mass. Infantry was organized at Lynnfield, Mass., under the call for three years regiments, in July, 1862, and mustered into service on varying dates from August9 to 19, left the State for Washington on the 22d, under Col.EdwardA.Wild.
Encamping for a few days near the capital, it was assigned to the 9th Corps, and on September8 joined the 2d Brigade, 2d Division, in Maryland.
It took part at the battle of South Mountain, where ColonelWild was severely wounded; was closely engaged with great loss, under command of Lieutenant-ColonelCarruth, at Burnside's Bridge during the battle of Antietam, and was active at Fredericksburg under MajorWillard, who was mortally wounded in the charge on Marye's Heights.
Leaving the winter camp for Newport NewsFeb.9, 1863, the regiment formed in March part of the force sent to join GeneralBurnside in the department of the Ohio, and, reaching Covington, Ky., March30, was stationed successively at Mount Sterling, Lancaster and Stanford.
In June it was sent to reinforce GeneralGrant at Vicksburg, served during the siege and followed GeneralJohnston's forces to Jackson, Miss.
Returning to CovingtonAugust14, it moved in October to Knoxville, Tenn., took part in the operations in the vicinity in November and was on duty in the city during the siege.
The regiment returned to Annapolis, Md., in April, 1864, and became, under ColonelCarruth, part of the 1st Brigade, GeneralStevenson's Division.
It was detailed to guard the supply train of the division at the Wilderness.
Rejoining its brigade May17 before Spotsylvania, it took part in the assault on the next day and was actively engaged at North AnnaMay25.
Serving under CaptainPark as engineer corps for the division, the regiment was active during the operations about Cold Harbor and at the siege of Petersburg, taking active part at the CraterJuly30, and at the battle of Weldon RailroadAugust19.
Relieved from engineer duty in September, it continued its service in the siege with the 1st Brigade during the autumn and winter, joining in the pursuit of Lee's army after the fall of Petersburg in April, 1865.
Receiving the news of Lee's surrender at Farmville, it reached AlexandriaApril28, where it spent its remaining days of service, taking part in the grand review at WashingtonMay23.
On June9, 1865, the regiment was mustered out, those whose term of service had not yet expired being transferred to the 29th Mass. Infantry, and was paid off and discharged at Readville, Mass., June27, 1865.
Thirty-fifth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,28–––––––––––10Enlisted men,––91213218716111423–125Totals,–––––––––––––135Missing,–––––1––1––1–3Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,––75846641292–63Totals,–––––––––––––64Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––733–664244–39Total losses,—Officers,29–––––––––––11Enlisted men,––2320247301925252730–230Totals,–––––––––––––241
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Sept.14, South Mountain, Md.,–122––2–––11–9Sept.17, Antietam, Md.,–3177174125516–68Dec.13, Fredericksburg, Va.,11––1–1––122–91863.July9-16, Jackson.
Miss.,–––––––––1–––1Nov.20-29, Knoxville, Tenn.,––––––––1–1––21864.May18, Spotsylvania, Va.,––1–––12–1–1–6June6, Cold Harbor, Va.,––––––––1––––1July1-4, Before Petersburg, Va.,1–––1–––––1––3July30, Petersburg,Va.
(Crater),–1–11–211221–12Aug.19, Weldon Railroad, Va.,–22–1––––––1–6Sept.30, Poplar Spring Church, Va.––22121–112––12Dec.27, Jones House, near Petersburg, Va.––22121–112––12Place unknown,––1–––1––––1–31865.April2, Petersburg, or Fort Sedgwick, Va.––––––2––––1–3Place unknown,––––––1–1––––2
Present also at Vicksburg, Campbell's Station, Wilderness, North Anna, Bethesda Church, Hatcher's Run and Fort Mahone.
Thirty-sixth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1568–––––––––––83Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
15–10510410110610810110514718714941,232Totals,–––––––––––––1,315Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
6–3442123533–36Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––1111–––4Totals,6–3442234633–40Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1568–––––––––––83Enlisted men,
The 36th Mass. Infantry was organized in the summer of 1862 at Camp JohnE.Wool, Worcester, in response to the President's call for three years troops in July.
The regiment represented in its members the towns of Charlestown, Winchendon and vicinity, and the eastern and western towns of Worcester County.
On September2 it left camp for Washington, under command of Col.HenryBowman, who had been made prisoner at Ball's Bluff while captain of the 15th Infantry, and after his release commissioned major of the 34th Mass. Infantry.
It was assigned to GeneralBurnside's command and joined the 9th Corps near Sharpsburg, Md., September21, forming part of the 3d Brigade, 1st Division.
It was present at the battle of Fredericksburg, and moving in February, 1863, to Newport News, it left there March23 to join GeneralBurnside in the department of the Ohio and was posted at Lexington, Ky., moving afterward to Nicholasville and Middleburg.
It formed part of the forces sent to Vicksburg in June, where it took part in the siege and in the movement to Jackson, Miss.
Returning to Kentucky, it moved to Knoxville, Tenn., in September, was active at Blue SpringsOctober10, was closely engaged at Campbell's StationNovember16, and was on duty during the siege.
It returned to Annapolis, Md., in April, 1864, where by the reorganization of the 9th Corps it became, under MajorDraper, part of the 1st Brigade, 2d Division; was engaged with loss at the Wilderness on May6 and suffered greatly in the charge at Spotsylvania Court HouseMay12.
On the 14th and 16th of May a detachment from the 29th Mass. Infantry, which had joined the regiment Jan.30, 1864, and whose term of service had expired, left for Massachusetts for muster out. Under command of CaptainBarker the regiment took active part at Cold HarborJune2, and shared with its division in the assault of PetersburgJune17.
It was active afterward in the siege, engaging in the operations on the Weldon Railroad in August, at Pegram Farm or Poplar Spring ChurchSept.30, and at Hatcher's Run in October.
In the latter part of October the 21st Battalion Mass. Volunteers was transferred to the 36th Infantry, which was consolidated into companies A to G, the 21st Battalion becoming companies H, I and K.
After the fall of Petersburg the regiment moved to Farmville and served on provost duty; returning, it reached AlexandriaApril28 and encamped at Fort Lyon until its muster out of service June8, 1865.
Reaching Massachusetts on the 10th, it was paid off and discharged at ReadvilleJune19, 1865.
The recruits and men from the 21st regiment were transferred to the 56th Mass. Infantry.
Thirty-sixth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–5–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––1178155911111311–101Totals,–––––––––––––106Missing,––––––––––1––1Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–3–––––––––––3Enlisted men,––81171319129161181115Totals,–––––––––––––118Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––2151416223–27Total losses,—Officers,–8–––––––––––8Enlisted men,––211920292822262927221244Totals,–––––––––––––252
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.July11, Jackson, Miss.,–––––––3–––––3Nov.16, Campbell's Station, Tenn.–11––1–––1–2–6Nov.29, Siege of Knoxville, Tenn.––––––––1––––11864.May5-7, Wilderness, Va.,––122211347––23May8-18, Spotsylvania, Va.,–232461–2221–25May24, North Anna, Va.,––1–1––––––––2June3-7, Cold Harbor (Bethesda Church), Va.––12–4–25123–20June17-18, Petersburg, Va.,–21–1112–1–3–12June24-27, Before Petersburg, Va.,–––––––––11––2July–Aug., Petersburg Siege, Va.,––11–1–1––1––5Sept.30–Oct.2, Poplar Spring Church, Va.––1–––2––1–1–5Dec.29, Petersburg (Fort Rice), Va.––––––––––1––11863.Jan.10, Petersburg, Va.,––1––––––––––1April2, Fall of Petersburg, Va.,–––––––––––1–1
Present also at Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, Blue Springs and Hatcher's Run.
Thirty-seventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.OliverEdwards, Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1669–––––––––––85Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
12–139126123119131121109138123133281,302Totals,–––––––––––––1,387Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–3333257233–38Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
2––––11–1––––5Totals,6–3334358233–43Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1669–––––––––––85Enlisted men,
The 37th Mass. Infantry, composed mainly of men from the four western counties of the State, was organized in camp at Pittsfield, Mass., in August, 1862. Six companies were mustered August30, three on September2, and Company K completed its organization on the 4th.
The regiment left the StateSeptember7, and serving in the defences of Washington until ordered to reinforce the army in Maryland, joined the army of the Potomac at DownsvilleOctober5, and became part of GeneralDevens' Brigade.
It was present at Fredericksburg, and encamped for the winter near White Oak Church, taking part in the mud march of January, 1863.
At Chancellorsville, as part of the 6th Corps under Sedgwick, it was in support at Marye's Heights and active at Salem Church, meeting with loss at GettysburgJuly3.
On July31 the regiment was detached and ordered to New York for duty during the draft riots, rejoining its brigade at ChantillyOctober17.
It was present at the battle of Rappahannock Station and took part in the Mine Run Campaign.
As part of Eustis' Brigade, Getty's Division, it was active at the Wilderness, losing heavily on May6, 1864; was closely engaged at the Angle at Spotsylvania Court HouseMay12; shared in the movements to North Anna and Cold Harbor, and reached PetersburgJune17, taking part in the charge of the next day. In June the re-enlisted men of the 7th and 10th Mass. Infantries were attached to the regiment, and July6, by the reorganization of the division, it became under Lieutenant-ColonelMontague part of the 3d Brigade, with ColonelEdwards as brigade commander.
Forming part of the forces sent to protect Washington against the advance of GeneralEarly, it reached the city July12, and went into action immediately at Fort Stevens.
It took part in the operations against Early in the Shenandoah Valley, suffering loss at CharlestownAugust21, and losing more heavily at the OpequonSeptember19, after which it was stationed as provost guard at Winchester.
The regiment rejoined the Army of the Potomac before PetersburgDecember16; engaged at Hatcher's Run in February, 1865; took part under MajorTyler in the action of March25, and served under CaptainHopkins in the final assault of April2.
It was actively engaged with loss at Sailor's Creek, and, following Lee's army to Appomattox, it was placed after the surrender in guard of the South Side railroad.
Returning to the vicinity of WashingtonJune2, it remained encamped at
Bailey's Cross Roads until June21, when it was mustered out of service, the re-enlisted men being transferred to the 20th Mass. Infantry.
Returning to Massachusetts, it was paid off and discharged at ReadvilleJuly2, 1865. Thirty-seventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–4–––––––––––4Enlisted men,––172616141316121511103153Totals,–––––––––––––157Missing,––1––––––1–––2Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––89698661085176Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––23–21––311114Total losses,—Officers,–4–––––––––––4Enlisted men,––283822252222182920165245Totals,–––––––––––––249
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Dec.13, Fredericksburg, Va.,–––––––––1–––11863.May3, Chancellorsville (Fredericksburg and Salem Heights), Va.–––––––––1–2–3July3, Gettysburg, Pa.,–––1––21–––2–61864.May5-9, Wilderness, Va.,––61056586421–53May9-21, Spotsylvania, Va.,–3236412–432–30June1-11, Cold Harbor, Va,––131–21–221–13June16-21, Petersburg, Va.,––11–––11–1–16July12, Fort Stevens, D. C.,––––––––––––11Aug.21, Charlestown, Va.,––21–––11–––16Sept.19, Winchester, or Opequon, Va.–14421––321––18Place unknown,–––––––––––1–11865.April2, Petersburg, Va.,––1–––1–1–2––5April6, Sailor's Creek, Va.,––132312–1–1–14Place unknown,––––––1––1–––2
Present also at Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Hatcher's Run and Appomattox.
Thirty-eighth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.TimothyIngraham, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,971–––––––––––80Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
15–101105103101101106104100989751,036Totals,–––––––––––––1,116Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
6–2112–1–1–––14Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––1523–1–12Totals,6–21121624–1–26Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,971–––––––––––80Enlisted, men,
The 38th Mass. Infantry was organized in the summer of 1862, in response to the President's call for troops in July. Seven companies recruited at Lynnfield, and composed largely of men from Plymouth County, were mustered into service August21; and the remaining three, recruited from Cambridge, were mustered in on the 22d at Camp Day, North Cambridge.
The command left BostonAugust26, under Lieutenant-ColonelWardwell, and was stationed for a time in camp near Baltimore.
Col.TimothyIngraham, at the time of his appointment in the 38th holding a commission as lieutenant-colonel of the 18th Mass. Infantry, took command of the regiment September3.
It moved in November to Hampton Roads, and having remained on transport for a month, sailed for Mississippi and reached CarrolltonJan.1, 1863, becoming part of the 3d Brigade, 3d Division, 19th Army Corps.
Moving to Baton Rouge in March, it took part in the advance to Port Hudson on the 14th, and engaged in the Teche expedition, meeting with loss at Fort BislandApril13.
Its commander, Lieutenant-ColonelRodman, was among the killed at the assault of Port HudsonMay27, and the regiment met with loss also at the assault on June14.
After sharing in the movement to Donaldsonville in July, it occupied camp near Baton Rouge until the spring of 1864.
As part of the 3d Brigade, 2d Division, it shared in the Red River expedition, remaining with the brigade as garrison at Alexandria until April12; when detached it moved to Grand Ecore, and served with the 2d Brigade in the return to Alexandria, engaging at Cane RiverApril23.
At the battle of Mansurn the regiment served under CaptainWyman, Lieutenant-ColonelRichardson being in command of the brigade.
It formed part of the forces sent to the defence of Washington in July, 1864, and served during the summer and autumn under GeneralSheridan in the Shenandoah Valley.
At the battle of the Opequon, Lieutenant-ColonelRichardson was wounded and the command was taken by MajorAllen.
The regiment took part at Fisher's Hill and met with loss at Cedar Creek.
With Lieutenant-ColonelRichardson in command of the brigade, the regiment under MajorAllen left WinchesterJan.6, 1865, for Baltimore, and was sent a week later to Savannah, Ga., and served there until spring.
Moving in March to Morehead City, it served at Goldsboroa during April, and returning to Savannah in May, remained until its termination of service.
The recruits being transferred to the 26th Mass. Infantry, the regiment returned to Massashusetts, and reaching BostonJuly6, was mustered out at Gallop's IslandJuly13, 1865.
Thirty-eighth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,13–––––––––––4Enlisted men,––99487117386–72Totals,–––––––––––––76Missing,–––––2–––––––2Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–119141414121724715–138Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––1112–11–2–9Total losses,—Officers,13–––––––––––4Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–20191925232325281523–221Totals,–––––––––––––225
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.April13, Bisland, La.,–122–41–3–31–17May27, Port Hudson, La.,1––3–––1–––––5June14, Port Hudson, La.,–14–13151221–21May–June, Port Hudson Siege, La–––1–––1––1––3July4, Port Hudson, La.,––––––1––––––11864.April13, Red River, La.,––1––––––––––1April19-23, Cane River, La.,–1–––––11––2–5May3, Red River, La.,––––1––––––––1Sept.19, Opequon, or Winchester, Va.––2312412–21–18Sept.22, Fisher's Hill, Va,–––––––1–––––1Oct.19, Cedar Creek, Va.,––––11–1–1–1–5
Present also at Mansura.
Thirty-ninth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.TimothyIngraham, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.P.StearnsDavis.
（3) Col.CharlesL.Peirson, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1362–––––––––––75Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
13–13314413513914413613113514513251,392Totals,–––––––––––––1,467Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
7–1122412312–26Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––21–––3–1–2–9Totals,7–3222442414–35Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1362–––––––––––75Enlisted men,
The 39th Mass. Infantry was organized at Lynnfield, Mass., in the summer of 1862; Co. D was mustered into service in July, and the remaining nine companies in August and the early days of September.
It left the State for WashingtonSeptember6, under command of Col.P.StearnsDavis, and was active in guarding the Potomac, being posted at Edwards' and Conrad's ferries, serving in October at Seneca Creek and vicinity, and making winter quarters at Poolesville, Md. It was placed on guard and patrol duty at Washington from April to July, 1864, and moving then to Harper's Ferry, joined the Army of the Potomac at Funkstown, becoming part of the 2d Division, 1st Corps.
It moved with the army to the Rappahannock, took part in the operations in the vicinity and in the Mine Run campaign.
As part of the 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 5th Corps, it was active at the WildernessMay4-6 and shared in the movement to Spotsylvania, losing at Laurel Hill on May8 and 10.
It moved to Bethesda Church and Cold Harbor, and reaching Petersburg on the morning of June17, took part in the siege, being assigned, June24, to a position in the vicinity of
Jerusalem Plank Road; while here (on July11), ColonelDavis was mortally wounded.
The regiment took part in the movement to the Weldon Railroad in August, and in the battle of the 19th and 20thLieutenant-ColonelPeirson, in command, was severely wounded, his place being taken by Capt.F.R.Kinsley who was made prisoner the following day, leaving the regiment for several months under CaptainNelson.
It engaged in the expedition to the Weldon Railroad in December, took part at Hatcher's Run in February, 1865, and suffered loss at Gravelly RunMarch31, when MajorTremlett, who had commanded the regiment since Nov.5, 1864, was wounded, dying from the effects on June6.
The command was active at Five Forks on the next day and followed the Confederate Army to Appomattox, encamping at South Side Railroad after the surrender.
It reached Arlington HeightsMay12 and was mustered out of service June2, 1865, those whose term of service had not yet expired being transferred to the 32d Mass. Infantry.
Reaching MassachusettsJune6, it was paid off and discharged a week later at Readville. Thirty-ninth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,23–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––5574664978–61Totals,–––––––––––––66Missing,––132–1––311–12Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––4771463811149–83Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––10111016156115711–102Total losses,—Officers,23–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––20262634281523282929–258Totals,–––––––––––––263
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.Nov.28, Mine Run, Va.,––––––––1––––11864.May5, Wilderness, Va.,––1––––––2–––3May8-18, Spotsylvania (Laurel Hill), Va.–1–661333226–33May23, North Anna, Va,–––––––––1–––1June17-19, Petersburg, Va.,–––1121–––12–8June22-23, Before Petersburg, Va.,––1––––––1–––2July11, Before Petersburg, Va.,1––––––––––––1July16, By Guerillas,––1––––––––––1Aug.18-19, Weldon Railroad, Va.,–1211121–44––17Place unknown,–––––––1–––––11865.Feb.6, Hatcher's Run, or Dabney's Mills, Va.––––1–1––11––4March31, White Oak Roads, or Gravelly Run, Va.111––––1–1–1–6
Present also at Totopotomoy, Bethesda Church and Five Forks.
Fortieth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.BurrPorter.
（2) Col.GuyV.Henry, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Offcers,2177–––––––––––98Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
14–119103100100991019099999711,022Totals,–––––––––––––1,120Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
11–3343435433–46Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––11–3––1–1––7Totals,11–4446436443–53Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,2177–––––––––––98Enlisted men,
The 40th Mass. Infantry was organized at Camp Stanton, Lynnfield, Mass., in the summer of 1862; four companies were mustered into service in August and the remainder in the early part of September; Company G, the last to be filled, being mustered September5.
It left the StateSeptember8, under command of Lieut.-Col.JosephA.Dalton, Col.BurrPorter, appointed September7, taking command at Washington on the 14th.
The regiment remained on picket and guard duty in the vicinity of Washington during the autumn and winter of 1862-63; it moved to SuffolkApril15, 1863, and occupied the city during the siege, making a reconnoissance on April24 and another on May3.
It took part in the operations in the vicinity after the raising of the siege, meeting the enemy at
Baltimore Cross RoadsJuly2.
The command returned to WashingtonJuly11, and moving to Frederick, Md., joined the Army of the Potomac in the pursuit of Lee's Army into Virginia.
It was ordered, August6, to Folly Island, S. C., and served in the trenches at Fort Wagner until the evacuation by the Confederates.
In November, ColonelPorter having resigned, Capt.GuyV.Henry, a graduate of West Point, was appointed colonel, and took command of the regiment November10.
Equipped as mounted infantry at Hilton Head in January, 1864, it moved, February4, to Jacksonville, Fla.; engaged at Barber's FordFebruary10, and at Olustee on the 20th.
A detachment of the regiment under CaptainMarshall met with loss also at GainesvilleFebruary15.
Unmounted, the regiment joined GeneralButler's forces March28, at Gloucester Point, Va., and shared in the engagements at Arrowfield Church and Drewry's Bluff.
Becoming part of the 18th Corps, it joined the Army of the Potomac at Cold HarborJune1, and went at once into action, suffering loss, engaging again actively on the 3d.
It reached PetersburgJune15, took part in the assault on that day and shared afterward in the siege.
Relieved from duty in the trenches August27, the regiment served for a month on provost duty at Bermuda Landing, taking part afterward in the operations about Bermuda Hundred.
On March4, 1865, it left its winter camp at Chapin's Farm for Fortress Monroe, and shared with its brigade in the expeditions to Fredericksburg and to White House Landing.
It reached RichmondApril3, encamping near the city, and on the 25th moved to Manchester, Va., where it was located until mustered out of service, June17, 1865.
It reached Massachusetts on the 21st, and was paid off and discharged at ReadvilleJune30, 1865. Fortieth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,14–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––81058546838–65Totals,–––––––––––––70Missing,–––11––2–––––4Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––817117813891418–113Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––4–5–––1––1–11Total losses,—Officers,14–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––20282215131915171727–193Totals,–––––––––––––198
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.Aug.20, Fort Wagner, S. C.,–1–––––––––––11864.Feb.10, St. Mary's Creek, or Barber's Ford, Fla.––1––––––––––1Feb.20, Olustee, Fla.,––––––1––––2–3March1, Cedar Run, Fla.,–––––––––––1–1May15-16, Drewry's Bluff, Va.,––2–4–124––2–15May20, Hatchies, Va.,––2––2–––21––7June1-6, Cold Harbor. Va.,1221125232412–37June17, Petersburg, Va.,–––––––––––1–1June–Aug, Before Petersburg,Va.,–––––111–21––6July30, Petersburg,Va.(Crater),––1––––––––––1Sept.30, Chapin's Farm, near Fort Harrison, Va.–1–––––––––––1
Present also at the Black Water, Fort Sumter, Charleston, Ten Mile Run, Jacksonville and Fair Oaks.
5–95819295909887888490–905Totals,–––––––––––––941Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment,—9 months,–––1––1––––––2100 days,––––––––––––––Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment,—9 months,–––––1–––––––1100 days,––––––––––––––Totals,—9 months,–––1–11––––––3100 days,––––––––––––––Actual total of members of regiment,—9 months,—Officers,932–––––––––––41Enlisted men,
The 2d Regiment of militia, which volunteered under the call for nine months troops in the autumn of 1862, formed the nucleus of the 42d Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, completing its organization under that name in November.
The regiment was ordered to join the Department of the Gulf, and left the StateNovember21 for the rendezvous at Long Island, N. Y. It left for Mississippi in four detachments early in December. Companies D, G and I under ColonelBurrell, reaching Carrollton on the 17th, were ordered to Galveston, Tex., and, co-operating with the naval forces, established a post on the island.
On Jan.1, 1863, the three companies after repulsing an assault were taken prisoners.
Most of the men were paroled February18 with ChaplainGeo.J.Sanger, unconditionally released, and a parole camp was established at Bayou Gentilly, which they occupied until the termination of their service.
ColonelBurrell, SurgeonA.J.Cummings, the officers of companies D, G and I, with LieutenantStowell of Company E, were held in prison, where SurgeonCummings and LieutenantBartlett died during the summer.
The remaining officers were exchanged July22, 1864.
The other three detachments, having been delayed, reached New Orleans on December29, January1 and 14, and were reunited and assigned to the 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 19th Corps.
With headquarters near Bayou Gentilly on the Ponchartrain Railroad, the regiment, under
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—9 months,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––1––1–11–––4100 days,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Died by accident or disease,—9 months,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,
1863.Jan.1, Galveston, Tex,––––––––1––––1June21, La Fourche Crossing, La.,––––––1––––––1June23, Brashear City, La.,–––1–––––1–––2
command of Lieutenant-ColonelStedman, served during the remainder of the winter, by detachments of one or two companies, separately located.
Companies C and H under CaptainLeonard and Company K under LieutenantHarding were detailed for engineer duty.
Five of the companies were reunited at headquarters in June.
A detachment under LieutenantTinkham took part in the action at La Fourche CrossingJune21, and a detachment under First SergeantGeorgeW.Ballou suffered loss in the attack and capture of Brashear City on the 23d.
The regiment spent the remainder of its service stationed at New Orleans and Algiers, and on July31 prepared for its return to Massachusetts.
It reached BostonAugust10 and was mustered out at ReadvilleAug.20, 1863.
In the summer of 1864 the regiment was recruited and reorganized for one hundred days service, with the same field officers.
It left the StateJuly24 under Lieutenant-ColonelStedman, and ColonelBurrell returning from his prison confinement, joined the command at Alexandria, where it spent its term of service on guard and patrol duty, detachments serving in guard of supply trains to the Shenandoah Valley.
It was mustered out of service Nov.11, 1864.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,931–––––––––––40Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–68759297989596969492–908Totals,–––––––––––––948Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––––––1––––––1Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––––1–––––––1Totals,–––––11––––––2Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,931–––––––––––40Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–68759296979596969492–906Totals,–––––––––––––946
The 43d InfantryMass. Volunteer Militia, commonly known as the Tiger Regiment, had for its nucleus the 2d Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, M.V.M.Volunteering for nine months service, this Battalion completed its organization at Readville, Mass., as the 43d Infantry, M. V. M., and was mustered into service on varying dates from Sept.12 to Oct.25, 1862.
It left camp November5 under command of Col.CharlesL.Holbrook, and embarking for Beaufort, N. C., arrived November15 and went into camp on the Trent River. Company C under command of Capt.Wm.B.Fowle, Jr., was soon afterward stationed on detached duty at New Berne, remaining until March4, 1883.
The regiment, as part of GeneralFoster's forces, was engaged in the Goldsboroa expedition in December, 1862, was active at the battles of Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboroa, and shared in the expedition to Trenton, N. C., in January, 1863.
In April it formed part of the forces sent for the relief of Washington, N. C., meeting the enemy at Blount's CreekApril9 and later supplying volunteers for duty in running the blockade during the siege.
It served afterward in the vicinity of New Berne until June24, when it left for Fortress Monroe, arriving
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––2–––1––3Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––311–3––13–12Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––31123––23–15
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Dec.16, Whitehall, N. C.,––––––1––––––1Dec.17, Goldsboroa, N. C.,––––––1–––1––2
the 27th, and after reporting to GeneralDix on the Pamunkey River encamped at Hampton, Va. It was ordered to BaltimoreJuly2, and the term of service of most of the men having expired, some of them returned to Massachusetts for muster out. Two hundred and three of the officers and men remained in service, engaging in provost duty at Sandy Hook, Md., until July18, when the command was ordered to Massachusetts, and reaching BostonJuly21, was mustered out of service at ReadvilleJuly30, 1863. Forty-fourth regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Col.FrancisL.Lee.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,934–––––––––––43Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–96969798989795979898–975Totals,–––––––––––––1,018Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.–––––––1–––1–2Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––––––––––Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,934–––––––––––43Enlisted men,
The 4th Battalion Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, the nucleus of the 44th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was organized at Boston, May27, 1862, to serve during the pleasure of the President.
It was commanded by Maj.FrancisL.Lee and was mustered out May31, 1862.
Volunteering for nine months service it completed its organization at Readville, Mass., as the 44th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, and was mustered into the United States service Sept.12, 1862, MajorLee of the 4th Battalion becoming colonel.
It left the StateOctober22 for New Berne, N. C., and was assigned to ColonelStevenson's brigade.
It engaged soon after its arrival in the Tarboroa expedition and met the enemy at Rawles' MillsNovember2.
It took part in the expedition to Goldsboroa in December, received losses at Whitehall and was in reserve at Goldsboroa.
It occupied headquarters at New Berne until March, 1863. Companies B and F under CaptainStorrow were sent on picket duty to Batchelder's Creek, where they remained until May1.
The remainder of the regiment left for Washington, N. C., March15 and occupied the town during the siege.
Returning, it reached New Berne April24 and remained on provost duty until
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––4–4–1––––1–10Died by accident or disease,—Officers,1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––425––44132–25Totals,–––––––––––––26Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––1––––1Total losses,—Officers,1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––829–145133–36Totals,–––––––––––––37
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Nov.2, Rawles' Mills, N. C.,––––1–1––––––2Dec.16, Whitehall, N. C.,––4–3––––––1–8
the termination of its service.
Reaching BostonJune10, it was mustered out of service at Readville, Mass., June18, 1863.
On account of the danger of draft riot the regiment was called into service July13, 1863, and dismissed July21, 1863. Forty-fifth regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Col.CharlesR.Codman.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,931–––––––––––40Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–98959692938894849382–919Totals,–––––––––––––959Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––––––––1––––1Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––––––––––Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,931–––––––––––40Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–98959692938893849382–918Totals,–––––––––––––958
The 45th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was mustered into the service of the United States at Readville, Mass., on varying dates from Sept.26 to Oct.28, 1862, and was known as the Cadet Regiment, from the fact that its field officers and many of its line officers were drawn from the 1st Corps Cadets.
Under command of Col.CharlesR.Codman it embarked for New Berne, N. C , November5, and arriving, was assigned to ColonelAmory's brigade.
In Decembereight companies, two being on detached service, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition and were actively engaged at Kinston and Whitehall.
Located with headquarters near New Berne, it shared in the reconnoissance to Trenton, N. C., in January, 1863, and served afterward as provost guard at New Berne until April25.
As part of Amory's brigade it engaged in an expedition to Core Creek, going into action on the Dover
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––11–331–434–20Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––5213341521–27Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––6316651955–47
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Dec.14, Kinston, N. C.,––11–32––324–16Dec.16, Whitehall, N. C.,––––––1––11––31863.April28, Dover Road, N. C.,–––––––1–––––1
Road April28.
Remaining afterward in the vicinity of Fort Spinola until the termination of its service, it broke camp for the return to MassachusettsJune24, and reaching BostonJune30 was mustered out at Readville, Mass., July8, 1863. Forty-sixth regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia).
（1) Col.GeorgeBowler.
（2) Col.WilliamS.Shurtleff.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,934–––––––––––43Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–97778595829598959785–911Totals,–––––––––––––954Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––11––12–––––5Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––1–––––––1––2Totals,––21––12––1––7Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,934–––––––––––43Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–95768595819398959685–904Totals,–––––––––––––947
The 46th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was recruited in camp at Springfield, Mass., during September and October, 1862, largely through the efforts of Rev.Geo.Bowler, who became colonel of the regiment, although early in the service (Jan.23, 1863), obliged to resign on account of ill health.
It was mustered in from Sept.24 to Oct.30, 1862, and was ordered to New Berne, N. C. Arriving November15, it became part of ColonelLee's brigade and encamped near the town; two companies under CaptainSpooner were detached for duty at Newport barracks.
The regiment, under command of Lieutenant-ColonelShurtleff, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition and remained in camp near the Trent River during the winter.
It shared in the reconnoissance on the Trent road March13, formed part of the garrison at Plymouth, N. C., in April, and shared in the movement to Gum SwampMay21-22. Two companies left behind in the defences of New Berne were engaged May23 at Batchelder's
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––1–––––––––1Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––3–1231243–4–32Died as prisoners,—s,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––311231243–4–33
Casualties by Engagements.
1862.Dec.17, Goldsboroa,N. C.,–––1–––––––––1
Creek.
In the spring of 1863 over one hundred members of the regiment enlisted in the 2d Mass. Heavy Artillery then forming.
The regiment embarked for Fortress MonroeJune24, and volunteering for further service, its time having nearly expired, was stationed on guard duty at Baltimore, Md., taking up its position at Marye's HeightsJuly7 as part of a brigade under Gen.H.S.Briggs.
It joined the Army of the Potomac at Funkstown, and while moving with it into Virginia received orders to return to Massachusetts for muster out. It reached Springfield, Mass., July21, 1863, and was mustered out of service a week later at HampdenPark. Forty-seventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Col.LuciusB.Marsh.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,933–––––––––––42Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
7–95859879928294787966–855Totals,–––––––––––––897Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––––1–––––2––3Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––1–1–––––11–4Totals,––1–2–––––31–7Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,933–––––––––––42Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
7–94859679928294787665–848Totals,–––––––––––––890
The 47th Mass. Infantry, also known as the Merchants' Guard Regiment, was recruited in the autumn of 1864 at Camp Stanton, Boxford, Mass., through the efforts of LuciusB.Marsh of Boston, who became colonel of the regiment.
The companies being mustered in on varying dates from September19 to October31, and the field and staff on November7, the regiment moved to ReadvilleNovember11, and on the 29th was ordered to New York; and leaving to join the forces in the Department of the Gulf, reached New Orleans December31.
The command was sent for a few days to Carrollton, and returning to New Orleans served until March at United States Barracks and Louisiana Lower Cotton Press, Company E being detached for provost duty at Thibodeaux.
On March12 the regiment, reunited (with the exception of Company B, which remained throughout its service as guard for commissary and ordnance stores at New Orleans), was ordered to the Metaire Race-course, moving in May to Camp Parapet, where it spent the remainder of its service.
The 2d Louisiana Engineer Regiment, recruited at this time, drew its officers largely from the ranks of the 47th.
The regiment left CarrolltonAugust5, its term of service having expired, reached BostonAugust18 and was mustered out at ReadvilleSept.1, 1863.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––1––––––1Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–3–32436641–33Totals,–––––––––––––34Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,938–––––––––––47Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–94899594916552815361–780Totals,–––––––––––––827Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–1121111–1––10Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––1––––1–––1–3Totals,1–2121121–11–13Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,938–––––––––––47Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–92889393906351815260–767Totals,–––––––––––––814
Eight companies of infantry were recruited at Camp Lander, Wenham, Mass., to form, as an Essex County organization, the 48th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, under Col.EbenF.Stone of Newburyport, but on account of the immediate demand for troops for the Banks expedition, four companies of men recruiting at Lakeville to form an Irish regiment were consolidated with six of these companies and formed in that manner the 48th Infantry; the remaining two original Essex County companies were detached to fill the ranks of the 4th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, then being organized at Lakeville for its nine months term of service.
The 48th left the State for New York Dec.27, 1862, sailed Jan.4, 1863, for Fortress Monroe and reached New Orleans February1.
It was sent, two days later, to Baton Rouge, and became part of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps.
It took part in a reconnoissance toward Port HudsonMarch13 and joined the next day in the general advance of the forces to that place.
It was engaged at Plains Store, and was most actively engaged at the assault on Port HudsonMay27, providing ninety-three volunteers from its ranks for the storming party, among them Lieutenant-ColonelO'Brien, who was killed in the action.
It suffered loss again on June14, forming temporarily part of the 3d Division.
In the movement to Donaldsonville, the regiment met with loss at Bayou La FourcheJuly13.
It was stationed in camp near Donaldsonville until August1, when it returned to Baton Rouge and on the 9th left for Massachusetts, its term of service having expired.
It arrived at BostonAugust23 and was mustered out at Camp LanderSept.3, 1863.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––322121–––1–12Totals,–––––––––––––13Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,––28310445635–50Totals,–––––––––––––51Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,11–––––––––––2Enlisted men,––510511655636–62Totals,–––––––––––––64
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.May21, Plains Store, or Port Hudson, La.––––1–1––––––2May27, Port Hudson, La.,1–1––1–1–––1–5June12-14, Port Hudson Siege, La.––21––1––––––4July8, Baton Rouge, La.,––––1––––––––1July13, Bayou La Fourche, or Donaldsonville, La.–––1–––––––––1
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,832–––––––––––40Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–87888185948787687781–839Totals,–––––––––––––879Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––1–11–––––––3Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––––––––––Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,832–––––––––––40Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–86888084948787687781–836Totals,–––––––––––––876
The 49th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, recruited entirely in Berkshire County, was mustered into service at Camp Briggs, Pittsfield, from Sept.18 to Oct.28, 1863, and moving to Camp Wool, Worcester, completed its organization by the election of officers, WilliamF.Bartlett being made colonel, and left the StateNovember29 for New York.
As part of the Banks expedition it sailed for LouisianaJanuary24, and reaching Baton Rouge was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Corps.
It took part in the movement to Port Hudson in March, and engaged at Plains StoreMay21.
At the assault on Port HudsonMay27, ColonelBartlett and Lieutenant-ColonelSumner were wounded and the regiment remained under command of MajorPlunkett during the remainder of its service, engaging actively throughout the siege.
Moving to Donaldsonville after the surrender, it took part at Bayou La FourcheJuly13 and remained encamped near Donaldsonville until August1, moving then to Baton Rouge.
Returning to Massachusetts it reached PittsfieldAugust22 and was mustered out of service Sept.1, 1863.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–2–––––––––––2Enlisted men,––262311–4–6–25Totals,–––––––––––––27Missing,––1––––––––––1Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––513510128561111–86Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,–2–––––––––––2Enlisted men,––8197131395101117–112Totals,–––––––––––––114
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.May27,Port Hudson, La.,–225131––3–5–22June14, Port Hudson, La.,––––1––––––––1June20-23,Port Hudson Siege, La.,–––1–––––1–––2July13, Bayou La Fourche, or Donaldsonville, La.––1––––1–––––2Place unknown,–––––––––––1–1
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,930–––––––––––39Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–95888097849188928698–904Totals,–––––––––––––943Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––––––––––––––Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––––––––––1–1Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,930–––––––––––39Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–95888097849188928697–903Totals,–––––––––––––942
The 50th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, had for its nucleus the 7th RegimentMass. Militia, made up of men from Essex and Middlesex counties.
Recruited to the required numbers at Camp EdwinM.Stanton, Boxford, it left camp under Col.CarlosP.Messer for New York November19, to become part of GeneralBanks' forces in the Department of the Gulf.
Owing to the lack of means of transportation, it was sent to Louisiana by detachments, and Company I, sailing December1, arrived much in advance of the others and was attached to the 30th Mass. Infantry at Baton Rouge until the arrival of companies A, E and K, about February5.
The remaining six companies, leaving PhiladelphiaJanuary9, were separated at Fortress Monroe, and companies C, F and G were enabled to join the detachment at Baton RougeFebruary14; but the remaining three companies, under Lieutenant-Colonel
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––1–––––1Died by accident or disease,—Officers,1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––8152128654819–87Totals,–––––––––––––88Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,1––––––––––––1Enlisted men,––8152128754819–88Totals,–––––––––––––89
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.May27, Port Hudson, La.,–––––––1–––––1
Locke, being delayed in quarantine at New Orleans, did not rejoin the command until April2.
The regiment was assigned to the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Corps, and shared in the movement to Port HudsonMarch14, and four companies took part in an expedition to the Bayou Monticeno, on the road to Port Hudson, April9.
It was active during the siege of Port Hudson, taking part in the assault of May27.
After the surrender it was detailed on garrison duty within the fortifications until its termination of service.
It returned to Massachusetts by the way of Cairo, Ill., reaching BostonAugust11, and was mustered out of service at WenhamAug.24, 1863. Fifty-first regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Col.AugustusB.R.Sprague, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,933–––––––––––42Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–99919086888878839379–879Totals,–––––––––––––921Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.–––11–––1–2––5Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––1––––––––––1Totals,––111–––1–2––6Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,933–––––––––––42Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–98908986888877839179–873Totals,–––––––––––––915
The 51st Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was recruited in Worcester County, Mass., in the summer and autumn of 1862, and, mustered into service from September25 to November11, it left the StateNovember25, under command of Col.A.B.R.Sprague, who had already served as captain of the 3d Battalion Rifles, Mass. Volunteer Militia, and as lieutenant-colonel of the 25th Infantry, having taken part at Roanoke Island and New Berne.
The regiment, ordered to North Carolina, arrived at BeaufortNovember30, and, moving to New Berne, was assigned to Colonel
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––7372741333–40Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––
Amory's brigade and took part in the expedition to Goldsboroa in the early part of December. Company G, under Capt.T.D.Kimball, was detached December30 for outpost duty at Brice's Ferry, and remained there throughout its stay in North Carolina.
In January, 1863, the regiment shared in the reconnoissance to Trenton, and served in March on garrison duty at various points on the railroad between New Berne and Morehead City, and also at Beaufort and Evans' Mills.
Returning to New Berne May4, it encamped near the Trent River until ordered, June24, to Fortress Monroe.
Volunteering for further service (the term of service of many of the companies having expired), the command moved to Baltimore, and, forming part of GeneralBriggs' brigade, was stationed at Marye's Heights.
It joined the Army of the Potomac at Funkstown and took part in the pursuit of the Confederates.
On July17 it received orders to return to Massachusetts, and reached Worcester, Mass., July21, where it was mustered out of service July27, 1863. Fifty-second regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Col.HalbertS.Greenleaf.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,930–––––––––––39Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–92948593869780888788–894Totals,–––––––––––––933Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––––––––––––––Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––1––––––––1Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,930–––––––––––39Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
4–92948493869780888788–893Totals,–––––––––––––932
The 52d Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was recruited in Franklin and Hampshire counties, and having completed its organization in camp at Greenfield, Mass., it left the StateNovember20 for New York, under command of Col.HalbertS.Greenleaf, to form part of the Banks' expedition.
It reached Baton RougeDecember17 and became part of the 2d Brigade, Grover's Division, 19th Army Corps.
It remained in Camp at Baton Rouge for the winter, and in March took part in the movement to Port Hudson.
During the Teche expedition it shared in the movements of Grover's Division, being in reserve at the battle of Indian RidgeApril14. Four companies were detached to serve as provost guard at New Iberia, and the remaining six companies, continuing the march to Opelousas, formed part of the force stationed at Barreas Landing until May21.
Joined by the companies left at New Iberia, it set out on its return to Brashear City and joined its brigade before Port HudsonMay30.
As part of GeneralPaine's force it shared in the march to ClintonJune5-8, was active in the assault of Port HudsonJune14, and occupied afterward an advanced position In the trenches until the surrender, leaving its place on the 20th to take part in a day's foraging expedition to
Jackson Cross Roads. It was the first regiment to return to Massachusetts by way of the Mississippi River, and, reaching GreenfieldAugust3, was mustered out of service Aug.14, 1863. Fifty-second regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,–––11132–––2–10Totals,–––––––––––––11Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––711917811610911–99Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlistedmen,––71210181113610913–109Totals,–––––––––––––110
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.June14-16, Port Hudson, La.,–1–11–21–––1–7June22-24, Port Hudson, La.,––––––11–––1–3July6, Port Hudson, La.,–––––1–––––––1
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,935–––––––––––44Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
6–92887194919289797787–866Totals,–––––––––––––910Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––4–11––––1––7Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––––––1–––––1Totals,––4–11–1––1––8Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,935–––––––––––44Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
6–88887093919189797687–858Totals,–––––––––––––902
The 53d Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was composed of men from the towns of northern Worcester and Middlesex counties.
Organized at Camp Stevens, Groton Junction, and mustered during the latter part of October and November, 1862, it left the StateNovember29, under Lieutenant-ColonelBarrett, to join the Banks expedition.
JohnW.Kimball, lieutenant-colonel of the 15th Mass. Infantry, was appointed colonel, and assumed command November29, rejoining the regiment at New York on December9.
Sailing for LouisianaJan.18, 1863, the regiment reached Carrollton the 31st, and was assigned to ColonelGooding's Brigade, GeneralEmory's Division, 19th Corps.
It moved to Baton Rouge in March, took part in a reconnoissance up the Bayou Sara road March12, and joined in the movement to Port Hudson on the 14th.
It engaged in the Teche expedition, and was active at Fort BislandApril13, where, holding the most advanced position, it was first to enter the fort on the morning of the 14th.
Remaining behind at Simmsport for a day on guard duty on the return from Alexandria, the regiment rejoined its brigade before Port HudsonMay23.
Soon after its arrival it was detailed as guard to the engineer corps.
It took
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–5–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––4–2518––3––23Totals,–––––––––––––28Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1010111318132221814–140Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,–5–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––14101318192122211114–163Totals,–––––––––––––168
Casualties by Engagements.
1863.April13, Bisland, La.,–11––––1––1––4May25, Port Hudson, La.,–1–––––1–––––2June2, Port Hudson, La.,–––––1–1–––––2June14, Port Hudson, La.,–33–2415––2––20
active part in the assault of May27, shared in the expedition to ClintonJune5-8, and, forming part of the storming column in the assault of June14, lost heavily on that day. Serving for two days on picket duty in the vicinity of Port Hudson after the surrender, it moved then to Baton Rouge and on the 15th to Donaldsonville, near which it remained in camp until August2, returning then to Baton Rouge.
Co. B, detached April8, 1863, and Co. K, March10, served as division and corps pioneers, taking part in the Teche expedition and the siege of Port Hudson. Co. B rejoined the regiment at DonaldsonvilleJuly16, and Co. K at Baton RougeAugust3.
On August12 the command left for Massachusetts, going by way of Cairo, Ill., and, reaching Fitchburg, Mass., on the 24th, was mustered out at Camp StevensSept.2, 1863. Fifty-fourth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.RobertG.Shaw.
（2) Col.EdwardN.Hallowell, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1662–––––––––––78Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–1301321151361161181261271301241101,369Totals,–––––––––––––1,447Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.–––1–1–2–1–––5Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––––––––––Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1662–––––––––––78Enlisted men,
The 54th Mass. Infantry was the first regiment of colored men raised in the Northern States east of the Mississippi River.
Authority for recruiting such a regiment was given GovernorAndrew by the Secretary of War in an order dated Jan.26, 1863. Capt.RobertG.Shaw of the 2d Mass. Infantry was placed in charge of the regiment during its formation, and was commissioned colonel April17.
All the commissioned officers except the chaplain were white until the muster of Lieut.S.A.Swails, May14, 1864.
Recruiting began in Boston on February9; men were also sent from Philadelphia, but the larger part of the members were obtained through the efforts of a recruiting committee appointed by GovernorAndrew, which drew its recruits from stations established from Boston to St. Louis, largely under the direction of Maj.G.L.Stearns. Four companies having been mustered into service at Readville, March30, three on April23 and the remaining threeMay13, the regiment left the StateMay28, 1863, to join GeneralHunter's forces in the Department of the South.
Reaching Hilton Head, S. C., June3, it was ordered to Beaufort and afterward to St. Simon's Island, Ga., forming part of a brigade under ColonelMontgomery of the 2d S. C. Regiment.
Returning to Hilton HeadJune25, it was ordered to James Island in July, and took part in the action at SecessionvilleJuly16.
Reaching Morris Island at on the evening of the 18th, it led that night the assault on Fort Wagner, planting its colors on the parapet, where ColonelShaw fell at the head of the storming column, and the remnant of the regiment, under CaptainEmilio (all of the field and many of the line officers being killed or wounded), were repulsed, but remained in an advanced position after the charge until relieved on the morning of the 19th.
It served in the trenches during the siege and in strengthening the works after the surrender until January, 1864, when it formed part of the expedition to Florida under GeneralSeymour, and took part with loss in the battle of Olustee, February20.
Returning to Morris IslandApril18, it remained there during the summer and autumn.
Eight companies, under Lieutenant-ColonelHooper, forming part of the Coast Division, moved to Hilton Head in November, and engaged at Honey Hill and were in reserve at Deveaux Neck.
It moved to Graham's Neck December19 and to Pocotaligo in January, and, entering CharlestonFebruary27, met there its two companies left behind at Morris Island.
The regiment took part in an expedition into central South Carolina in April, 1865, meeting the enemy at Boykin's Mills on the 18th.
Returning to Charleston in the early part of May, it served by detachments on guard and garrison duty in various parts of the State.
It was mustered out of service August20, at Mount Pleasant, and, reaching Boston by detachments on the 26th and 28th, was discharged at Gallop's IslandSept.1, and disbanded on Boston Common Sept.2, 1865.
Fifty-fourth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,14–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––125812310710615–88Totals,–––––––––––––93Missing,––1077–5–7–16–43Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,––115612141241014126106Totals,–––––––––––––107Died as prisoners,
Including 2 in Co. F.
and 11 in Co. K missing, supposed died in prison.
1863.July16, James Island, S. C.,–––1–––––6–4–11July18, Fort Wagner, S. C.,1219910118812259–96
Including those missing in action.
Sept.1-5, Fort Wagner trenches, S. C.––2––––––1–1–4Oct.9, Fort Wagner trenches, S. C.––––––––––1––11864.Feb.20, Olustee, Fla.,––––21––2–16–12July2, Secessionville, S. C.,––1––––––––––1July15, Morris Island, S. C.,–––2–––––––––2Nov.30, Honey Hill, S. C.,–1––1––––––1–31863.April16, Camden, S. C.,––––2––––––––2April18, Boykin's Mills, S. C.,–1–––––2–1–––4
Fifty-fifth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.NorwoodP.Hallowell.
（2) Col.AlfredS.Hartwell, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1270–––––––––––82Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
8–121119107113101125107102116113121,144Totals,–––––––––––––1,226Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
4––––2–1–1–––8Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––3–2–1–––1–7Totals,4––3–4–2–1–1–15Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1270–––––––––––82Enlisted men,
The 55th Mass. Infantry, composed, like the 54th, of colored enlisted men with white officers, was organized at Readville in the spring of 1863; the recruiting committee which supplied most of the men of the 54th filling the ranks of this regiment also.
The first recruits arrived at camp May12 and the firstfive companies were mustered into service May31, two more on June15 and the remaining three on the 22d.
Under command of Col.NorwoodP.Hallowell, the regiment left the camp July21 and embarked for New Berne, arriving on the 25th.
It was ordered to Charleston harbor on the 29th, became part of GeneralWild's Brigade, 10th Army Corps, and served in the operations against Charleston for the remainder of the year.
In February, 1864, the regiment, under Col.A.S.Hartwell (ColonelHallowell having resigned in November from the effect of injuries received at Antietam), was sent to join the forces at Jacksonville, Fla., and served by detachments at Yellow Bluff, at the forts near Jacksonville and at Palatka.
Returning to Charleston harborApril18-20, it took part in the movement against CharlestonJuly2, capturing two of the enemy's guns and losing nine men killed and mortally wounded.
Eight companies were sent to Hilton Head, S C., in November, forming part of a brigade under ColonelHartwell, Coast Division.
It lost heavily at the battle of Honey Hill, where, ColonelHartwell being wounded, the command of the regiment was taken by Lieutenant-ColonelFox.
It occupied a position at Boyd's Neck until ordered to Savannah, Ga., in January, 1865.
Returning to Hilton HeadFebruary1, it entered CharlestonFebruary20, and shared in an expedition into the interior of South Carolina from February22 to March10.
Moving, April19, to Orangeburg, it served by detachments in the vicinity during the remainder of its term of service, and was mustered out at Mount PleasantAug.29, 1865.
It was finally paid off and discharged at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, Sept.23, and disbanded Sept.25, 1865.
Fifty-fifth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–3–––––––––––3Enlisted men,––714612173–54–59Totals,–––––––––––––62Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–2–––––––––––2Enlisted men,––12179312141671513–118Totals,–––––––––––––120Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–––––––1–––––1Total losses,—Officers,–5–––––––––––5Enlisted men,––1931151513221972017–178Totals,–––––––––––––183
Casualties by Engagements.
1864.July2, James Island, S. C.,––114–––––23–11July4, Picket,JamesIsland,S. C.,––––––––1––––1Nov.30, Honey Hill, S. C.,–261321217––31–47Dec.9, Deveaux Neck, S. C.,–1–––––––––––1Place unknown,––––––––1––––11865.March1, Picket, St. Stephens, S. C.,––––––––1––––1
Fifty-sixth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Col.CharlesE.Griswold.
（2) Col.StephenM.Weld, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,965–––––––––––74Enlisted men,
Including noncommissioned staff.
11–131122114118111116921101038921,119Totals,–––––––––––––1,193Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including noncommissioned staff.
5––12111–221–16Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––5–4––––––9Totals,5––17151–221–25Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,965–––––––––––74Enlisted men,
The 56th Mass. Infantry was the first of the four veteran regiments which were organized at Readville, Mass., in the autumn and winter of 1863-64, and was composed of men who had already served in some other organization for at least nine months. The regiment under Col.CharlesE.Griswold left camp for Annapolis, Md., March20, 1864, and became part of ColonelCarruth's Brigade, GeneralStevenson's Division, 9th Army Corps.
It left the camp at AnnapolisApril23 to take part in the spring campaign, and was closely engaged at the Wilderness near the junction of
Brock and Plank roads on the morning of May6, ColonelGriswold being killed in the action.
Taking part in the movements of the campaign, the regiment shared with the 9th Corps in support of GeneralHancock's attack at Spotsylvania Court HouseMay12, taking part also in the assault on the 18th; and, crossing North Anna RiverMay24, as part of GeneralLedlie's Brigade, met the enemy near Ox Ford.
It was engaged at Bethesda ChurchMay31 and at Cold HarborJune3; participated in the movements of the following days, and, crossing the James with the army to the front of Petersburg, took active part in the assault of June17 and joined in the siege operations.
It shared with the 9th Corps in the action at the CraterJuly30, forming part of the division selected to lead the advance immediately after the explosion of the mine, losing many as prisoners, in addition to those killed and wounded.
It took part in the movement against the Weldon Railroad in August, sharing in the engagement of August19, and was present at the battle of Peebles' Farm, or Poplar Spring Church, September30.
Participating in all the duties of the siege during the autumn and winter, it took active part in the assault of April1, 1865, when, located near the Jerusalem Plank Road, it held with the 5th Mass. Battery an important position throughout the day in the line of Confederate works.
Encamping at Burkesville after the fall of Petersburg, it moved after Lee's surrender to Alexandria and was stationed there during the remainder of its service.
It was mustered out July12 and paid off and discharged at Readville, Mass., July22, 1865.
Fifty-sixth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,15–––––––––––6Enlisted men,––116141281279146–99Totals,–––––––––––––105Missing,––––––12––1––4Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,
（1) Col.WilliamF.Bartlett, Bvt. Maj. Gen.U. S. Vols.
（2) Col.NapoleonB.Mclaughlen, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Army.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1759–––––––––––76Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
10–15513812912912812914014014312731,371Totals,–––––––––––––1,447Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
2––1–2–11–31–11Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––11–11––3–––7Totals,2–12–3111331–18Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1759–––––––––––76Enlisted men,
The 57th Mass. Infantry, second of the four veteran regiments, was organized in the autumn and winter of 1863-64 by Col.WilliamF.Bartlett of the 49th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, who became colonel of this regiment and afterwards brevet major-general U. S. Volunteers.
It was recruited largely in Worcester, Hampden and Berkshire counties, and nearly all of the officers had seen active service in other organizations.
Co. A was mustered into service Jan.4, 1864, and the remaining companies before the 6th of April.
The regiment left the StateApril18, 1864, and, encamping at Annapolis, Md., was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 9th Corps, and, moving at once to the front, encamped at the Rappahannock.
Moving through Brandy Station and Germania Ford, it engaged on the morning of May6 at the battle of the Wilderness with great loss.
ColonelBartlett being wounded early in the engagement, the command was assumed by Lieutenant-ColonelChandler.
Moving to Spotsylvania Court House, the regiment took part in a reconnoissance on May10, when its division commander, GeneralStevenson, was killed.
As part of the Ninth Corps, it supported GeneralHancock in the charge made by his corps at Spotsylvania Court House early in the morning of May12, and held an advanced position during the day and until May18, taking part on that day in a reconnoissance on the enemy's position.
At the North Anna River, May24, the regiment suffered heavily, and Lieutenant-ColonelChandler was mortally wounded, dying in the hands of the enemy a few hours after the engagement.
It engaged in action at Cold HarborJune3, and, crossing the James RiverJune15, took part in the assault of PetersburgJune17, under Capt.J.M.Tucker, who was wounded.
As part of the 1st Division, 9th Corps, the regiment led in the assault at the Crater, July30.
It engaged at the Weldon Railroad in August, at Peebles' Farm in September and at the Weldon Railroad again in February, 1865, and in the final operations about Petersburg.
It entered the city after its fall and encamped in the vicinity, moving afterward to the Southside Railroad.
After Lee's surrender it moved toward Washington and encamped near Tenallytown.
On June20 the 57th and 59th regiments were consolidated as the 57th Infantry, to take effect from June1.
It was mustered out of service July30, 1865, and, reaching Readville, Mass., August3, was paid off and discharged Aug.9, 1865.
Fifty-seventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,38–––––––––––11Enlisted men,––23111518171018201617–165Totals,–––––––––––––176Missing,––35–126–15––23Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––4615168588–52Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––6536212612–34Total losses,—Officers,38–––––––––––11Enlisted men,––36271930222328323027–274Totals,–––––––––––––285
Casualties by Engagements.
1864.May6, Wilderness, Va.,–2117712128109103–91May12-18, Spotsylvania, Va.,––515312–543–29May24, North Anna River, Va.,1––2–32–123––14June1, Cold Harbor, Va.,––––––––1––––1June17-22, Petersburg, Va.,––43–1–11214–17July5-19, Before Petersburg, Va.,–2–––––1–––––3July30, Petersburg, Va. (Crater),12–22–11–1–1–11Aug.3, Before Petersburg,Va.,––––––1––––––1Aug.18-19, Weldon Railroad, Va.,––1––––1––1––3Sept.30, Poplar Spring Church or Peebles' Farm, Va.––1––––––––––1Oct.8, Petersburg, Va.,––––––––––2––2Place unknown,––2–––1–42–5–141865.March25, Petersburg or Fort Stedman, Va.12–11–121––1–10Place unknown,––2––––––––––2
Fifty-eighth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Lieut.-Col.JohnC.Whiton, Bvt Col.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1053–––––––––––63Enlisted men,––1019510095104829192791086953Totals,–––––––––––––1016Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––31123–23–––15Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––––––––––Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1053–––––––––––63Enlisted men,––98949993101828989791086938Totals,–––––––––––––1001
The 58th Mass. Infantry (Third Veteran Regiment) was the last three years infantry organization from Massachusetts to be mustered into the United States service and to leave the State for the front.
Although recruiting for the regiment began in September, 1863, only eight companies were filled and mustered when the command left the State on April28, 1864. Col.SilasP.Richmond of the 3d Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was commissioned colonel of the regiment Sept.28, 1863, but, resigning before muster, the organization was under command of Lieut.. Col.JohnC.Whiton during its entire service.
It reached AlexandriaApril30, moving May2 to Bristoe Station, where it was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 9th Corps.
It was engaged on the afternoon of May6 at the Wilderness, and, moving to Spotsylvania, took part in the assault of May12 and in frequent skirmishes during the succeeding days.
It shared in the movements to the North Anna and Totopotomoy rivers, and, reaching Cold Harbor, joined in the assault on June3, holding an advanced position during the day, with heavy loss.
While located in front of Cold Harbor, Co. I joined the regiment from Massachusetts.
Moving with the army to Petersburg, the command took part in the assault of June17 and in the movement at the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad on the next day. As part of the 9th Corps it shared in the advance into the Crater after the explosion of the mine, July30, losing three officers and eighty-one men taken prisoners, besides those killed and mortally wounded.
At the battle of Poplar Spring Church, Sept.30, 1864, all but one officer and about ten men of those engaged were made prisoners.
Gaining a few men by those returning from detached service and by recruits, the command was placed at Hancock Station, and shared in picket and fatigue duty during the remainder of the year.
In February, 1865, Co. K arrived from Massachusetts.
The regiment took part in the assault of PetersburgApril2, and after its fall was stationed at Burkesville and Farmville.
Returning, it reached AlexandriaApril28, and encamped in the vicinity until the expiration of its term of service.
Reaching Readville, Mass., July18, it was paid off and discharged July26, 1865.
Fifty-eighth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,19–––––––––––10Enlisted men,––1510101398167101–99Totals,–––––––––––––109Missing,––11322––23––14Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,––961041478954–76Totals,–––––––––––––77Died as prisoners,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,––9121086913125––84Totals,–––––––––––––85Total losses,—Officers,111–––––––––––12Enlisted men,––3429332731243730235–273Totals,–––––––––––––285
Casualties by Engagements.
1864.May6, Wilderness,Va.,––11–1121––––7May11-21, Spotsylvania, Va.,–223331–5––––19June2-10, Cold Harbor, Va.,1383253243–––34June15-21, Petersburg, Va.,––2–1221–12––11June23-26, Before Petersburg, Va.,–1–––––––13––5July4, Picket near Petersburg, Va.–––––––1–––––1July12, Petersburg, Va.,––––––––1––––1July30, Petersburg, Va.(Crater),–1––223212–––13Sept.30, Poplar Spring Church, Va.–2––31––1––––7Dec.1, Before Petersburg, Va.,––––––––––1––1Place unknown,––13––––324––131865.Jan.7, Before Petersburg, Va.,––1––––––––––1April2, Petersburg.
Va.,––––211––––1–5
Fifty-ninth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.JacobP.Gould.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,1145–––––––––––56Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
7–8796101858483959178981906Totals,–––––––––––––962Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–1–12––22–––9Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––1–1––11––4Totals,1–1–221–231––13Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,1145–––––––––––56Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
6–869699838383938877981893Totals,–––––––––––––949
The 59th Mass. Infantry (Fourth Veteran Regiment) was recruited and organized at Readville with the other veteran regiments in the winter of 1863-64, and, completing the organization of its ten companies, it left the StateApril26, two days in advance of the 68th Infantry.
Reaching Washington, it moved through Bealton and Rappahannock stations to Germania Ford, and, assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 9th Corps, engaged in the battle of the Wildernessten days after leaving the State.
Under command of Lieutenant-ColonelHodges (ColonelGould being in charge of the brigade), the regiment took part in the charge at Spotsylvania Court HouseMay12.
It shared in the action and loss of its division at the North Anna RiverMay24, in the movement to Cold Harbor and in the assault of June3.
At Petersburg, June17, it made a successful assault upon the enemy's works, though suffering loss.
Its brigade led the advance into the CraterJuly30 and the regiment lost in the action its two highest officers, as ColonelGould in command of a brigade was wounded, from the effects of which he died August22, and Lieutenant-ColonelHodges, in command of the regiment, was killed.
It was engaged in the movement against the Weldon Railroad in August and in the battle of Peebles' Farm, or Poplar Spring Church, September30.
Taking part in the siege during the autumn and winter, the regiment, under command of MajorGould, took active part at Fort Stedman, March25, and, passing through Petersburg after the surrender, encamped in the vicinity for a few days and was stationed afterward on guard duty at the Southside Railroad.
It was ordered to Washington in the latter part of April, and encamped at Tenallytown during the remainder of its service.
On June20 the regiment was consolidated with the 57th Mass. Infantry, to take effect from June1, and was mustered out with that organization July30, being discharged at Readville, Mass., Aug.9, 1865.
Fifty-ninth regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,26–––––––––––8Enlisted men,––83118576585–66Totals,–––––––––––––74Missing,––21–2––2–31–11Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,–/14464210527–45Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1752663324–39Total losses,—Officers,26–––––––––––8Enlisted men,––12152018151521131517–161Totals,–––––––––––––169
Casualties by Engagements.
1864.May6, Wilderness, Va.,––1–1––11132–10May8-18, Spotsylvania, Va.,–14–4–1–3111–16May24, North Anna River,Va.,–1––––––––12–4June3, Cold Harbor, Va.,–––11–––––1––3June17, Petersburg, Va.,–11212331321–20June29–July9, Before Petersburg, Va.––1–11–1–––––4July30, Petersburg, Va.(Crater),2131–51–2–2––17Aug.19, Weldon Railroad, Va.,–1–––––––––––1Sept.30, Poplar Spring Church, Va.––––1–––––1––2Oct.12, Hatcher's Run, Va.,–1–––––––––––1Oct.15, Petersburg, Va.,–––––––1–––––1Place unknown,––––11––1––––31863.Jan.12–Feb.27, Petersburg, Va.,––––1––1–––––2March25, Fort Stedman, Va.,–––––1–––––––1
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,729–––––––––––36Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
5–92829786838798859485–894Totals,–––––––––––––930Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––––––––––––––Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––1–––––––2–3Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,729–––––––––––36Enlisted men,
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––1–1112211––10Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––
The 60th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was mustered into service from July14 to 23, 1864, at Readville, Mass., for a term of one hundred days. It left the StateAugust1, under Lieutenant-ColonelWoodward, Col.AnselD.Wass, late of the 19th Mass. Infantry, taking command at Baltimore, Md. Remaining in camp at Relay House and Carroll Hill for two weeks, it was ordered to Indianapolis, Ind., where it spent the remainder of its service on guard duty.
It was mustered out Nov.30, 1864.
Sixty-first regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.CharlesF.Walcott, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,536–––––––––––41Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
7–9296989710098999198983977Totals,–––––––––––––1,018Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.
Including non-commissioned staff.
1–––––121––––5Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––3–2––1––––6Totals,1––3–2122––––11Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,536–––––––––––41Enlisted men,
The 61st Mass. Infantry, the last regiment to leave the State, was recruited for one year's service at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, during the autumn and winter of 1864-65. Five companies, forming a battalion under command of Lieut.-Col.CharlesF.Walcott, left the StateOctober7 for City Point, Va., and were assigned to the Engineer Brigade, under GeneralBenham.
The regiment was ordered to the front of Petersburg for two days in December and for a week during the movement to Hatcher's Run in February, 1865. Co. F.
joined the command before the close of the previous year; Co. G, Jan.5, 1865; Co. H, February15; and Cos. I and K, on March15.
On March17 the command was transferred to the Independent Brigade under Col.E.H.T.Collis.
Acting in support of the 9th Corps in the attack at Fort Sedgwick, April2, the regiment charged and captured Fort Mahone and held it until the line of works was evacuated by the enemy.
Following in pursuit of the enemy until Lee's surrender, it returned to City Point in charge of several thousand prisoners, and, moving to Burkesville, was assigned to the 5th Army Corps, returning to the vicinity of WashingtonMay12.
On June5Cos. A, B, C, D and E left the regiment for Massachusetts and were discharged at ReadvilleJune17.
The remaining companies, as the 61st Battalion, Provisional Corps, occupied the defences of Washington until their return to Massachusetts, July22, where they were mustered out of service Aug.1, 1865.
Sixty-first regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDEFGHIKKilled and died of wounds,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,–––––13––1–––5Totals,–––––––––––––6Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––21–1232321–17Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––––––––Total losses,—Officers,–1–––––––––––1Enlisted men,––21–2532421–22Totals,–––––––––––––23
Casualties by Engagements.
1865.April2-3, Fall of Petersburg, Va.,–1–––13––1–––6
Sixty-second regimentMassachusetts Infantry.
Col.AnselD.Wass (not mustered), Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals.ABCDNumber on regimental rolls,—Officers,18–––––9Enlisted men,––989894988396Totals,–––––––405Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.––––––––Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––––––––Actual total of members of regiment,—Officers,18–––––9Enlisted men,––989894988396Totals,–––––––405Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––Died by accident or disease,—Officers,––––––––Enlisted men,–––––112Died as prisoners,—Officers,––––––––Enlisted men,––––––––
The 62d Mass. Infantry was in process of formation at Readville, Mass., when news of the surrender of GeneralLee's army was received.
AnselD.Wass, late colonel of the 60th Infantry, had been selected to command the regiment, though not mustered.
Four companies had been mustered into service and remained in camp until mustered out, May5, 1865.
First Company SharpshootersMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Capt.JohnSaunders.
（2) Capt.WilliamPlumer.
（3) Capt.IsaacN.Mudgett.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,11257268Killed and died of wounds,31619Missing,–22Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–77Died by accident or disease,–1616Died as prisoners,–33Actual total of members of company,11250261Totals,33740
The 1st Company Sharpshooters, known as the Andrew Sharpshooters, numbering 98 men, under Capt.JohnSaunders, was organized in camp at Lynnfield, Mass., in August, 1861, and was mustered and left the StateSeptember3.
It was assigned to GeneralLander's Brigade, located near Poolsville, Md., and met the enemy in a skirmish at Edward's Ferry, October1 and 2.
The company remained on the Upper Potomac with GeneralLander until his death in March, 1862, and, after serving for a time under GeneralShields, was attached to the 15th Mass. Infantry, then engaged at the siege of Yorktown, and served with it until the spring of 1863, sharing in the peninsular campaign, and losing heavily in the charge at Antietam, Sept.17, 1862, where CaptainSaunders and First LieutenantBerry were killed.
Second LieutenantMartin took command of the company after the battle until the arrival of Capt.WilliamPlumer from Massachusetts with forty recruits, Dec.9, 1862.
On April17, 1863, the company was attached to the 2d Division, 2d Corps, and served with it at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
About the 11th of August it was ordered to join the 20th Mass. Infantry, and, serving under First SergeantGilbreth, took active part at the battle of Bristoe Station, October14, and engaged afterward in the Mine Run Campaign.
It served with the 20th Regiment during the Wilderness Campaign, and lost its commanding officer, LieutenantGilbreth, at Petersburg, June18.
Soon afterward those who remained of the company were attached to the 19th Mass. Infantry, and were identified with its members until their muster out of service at the close of the war.
Second Company SharpshootersMassachusetts Infantry.
（1) Capt.LewisE.Wentworth.
（2) Capt.RobertSmith.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,8144152Killed and died of wounds,–1212Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–44Died by accident or disease,–99Died as prisoners,–11Actual total of members of company,8140148Totals,–2222
The 2d Company Sharpshooters was organized in Camp at Lynnfield, Mass., in September, 1861, and, under command of Capt.LewisE.Wentworth, left the StateOctober8, attached to the 22d Mass. Infantry, with which it remained during its entire service, its history forming part of the history of that regiment.
It took part with the 22d in the peninsular battles, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and the Wilderness.
It was mustered out Oct.17, 1864, and those whose term of service had not yet expired were transferred to the 32d Mass. Infantry.
Third Battalion RiflemenMassachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals.ABCDNumber on rolls,—Officers,520––––25Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
2–79747369297Totals,––––––322Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in battalion.–––––––Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within battalion.––1–––1Actual total of members of battalion,—Officers,520––––25Enlisted men,
Including non-commissioned staff.
2–78747369296Totals,––––––321Killed and died of wounds,—Officers,–––––––Enlisted men,–––––––Died by accident or disease,—Officers,–––––––Enlisted men,––1––12Died as prisoners,—Officers,–––––––Enlisted men,–––––––
The 3d Battalion Riflemen, Mass. Volunteer Militia, under command of Maj.CharlesDevens, Jr., with headquarters at Worcester, Mass., was ordered to WashingtonApril20, 1861.
It reached AnnapolisApril24, moving on May2 to Fort McHenry, Md., and was stationed there as garrison during its three months of service.
An additional company (D), under CaptainDodd, recruited in Boston, joined the battalion May19, after spending twelve days in Washington, having come from Boston by water, the first organization to arrive at Washington by that route.
The battalion was mustered into the service of the United StatesMay19 and mustered out Aug.3, 1865.
Unattached companies of Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
First Company.—Capt.LewisJ.Bird.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,397100Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,397100Died as prisoners,–––
The 1st Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Boston, Mass., was mustered into service for ninety days, April29, 1864.
It was stationed at Fort Independence, Boston harbor, and was mustered out Aug.1, 1864.
Second Company.—（1) Capt.FrancisE.Porter, 90 days and 100 days.
（2) Capt.LeonardG.Dennis, 1 year.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,—Killed and died of wounds,—90 days,3889190 days,–––100 days,398101100 days,–––1 year,3991021 year,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,—Died by accident or disease,—90 days,–––90 days,–––100 days,–––100 days,–––1 year,–––1 year,–33Actual total of members of company,—Died as prisoners,—90 days,3889190 days,–––100 days,398101100 days,–––1 year,3991021 year,–––
The 2d Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Beverly, Mass., was mustered into service for ninety days, May3, 1864.
It served at Eastern Point, Gloucester, until August6, when its term having expired, it re-enlisted and was mustered on the next day (August7) for one hundred days service, spending this term also at Gloucester.
At the close of the one hundred days service the company re-enlisted for one year, being mustered in Nov.16, 1864.
It served at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, and was mustered out July7, 1866.
Third Company.—Capt.LutherDame.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,38487Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,38487Died as prisoners,–––
The 3d Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Newburyport, Mass., was mustered into service for ninety days, May3, 1864.
It served at Fort Pickering, Salem, and was mustered out Aug.5, 1864.
Unattached companies of Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Fourth Company.—Capt.AlpheusJ.Hillbourn.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,398101Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,398101Died as prisoners,–––
The 4th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Chelsea, Mass., was organized at Readville and mustered in for ninety days service, May3, 1864.
It served at Fort Clark's Point, New Bedford, Mass., and was mustered out Aug.6, 1864.
Fifth Company.-Capt.DavidH.Dyer.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,398101Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,398101Died as prisoners,–––
The 5th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Fall River, Mass., was organized at Readville and mustered into service May4, 1864, for ninety days. It was stationed at Camp Meigs, Readville, and at Beach Street barracks during its service, and was mustered out Aug.2, 1864.
Sixth Company.—Capt.CharlesP.Winslow.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,38083Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,38083Died as prisoners,–––
The 6th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Westborough, Mass., was organized at Readville, Mass., and mustered into service for ninety days, May4, 1864.
It served at Readville, Mass., and was mustered out Aug.2, 1864.
Unattached companies of Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Seventh Company.–Capt.AlbertE.Proctor.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,398101Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–11Actual total of members of company,398101Died as prisoners,–––
The 7th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Boston, was organized at Readville, Mass., and mustered into service May4, 1864, for ninety days. It served at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, and was mustered out Aug.6, 1864.
Eighth Company.—Capt.AugustineL.Hamilton.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,39497Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,39497Died as prisoners,–––
The 8th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Lawrence, Mass., was organized at Readville, and mustered into service for ninety days, May10, 1864.
It served at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, and was mustered out Aug.11, 1864.
Ninth Company.—Capt.GeorgeH.Smith.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,397100Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,397100Died as prisoners,–––
The 9th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Boston, was organized at Readville, Mass., and mustered into service for ninety days, May10, 1864.
It served at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, and was mustered out Aug.11, 1864.
Unattached companies of Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Tenth Company.—Capt.GeorgeA.Perry.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,399102Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–11Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,398101Died as prisoners,–––
The 10th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Millbury, Mass., was mustered into service for ninety days, May10, 1864.
It served at Fort Warren, Boston harbor, and was mustered out Aug.8, 1864.
Eleventh Company.—Capt.JeremiahC.Bacheller.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,39295Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,39295Died as prisoners,–––
The 11th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Lynn, Mass., was organized at Readville, and mustered into service for ninety days, May16, 1864.
It served at Forts Sewall and Eastern Point, Gloucester, and at Marblehead.
It was mustered out of service Aug.15, 1864.
Twelfth Company.—Capt.CharlesF.Walcott, Bvt. Brig. Gen.U. S. Vols.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,398101Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,398101Died as prisoners,–––
The 12th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Cambridge, Mass., was organized at Readville, and mustered into service for ninety days, May16, 1864.
It served at Longs' Point, Provincetown, and was mustered out Aug.15, 1864.
Unattached companies of Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Thirteenth Company.—Capt.RobertW.Reeves.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,39093Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–11Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,38992Died as prisoners,–––
The 13th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Salem, Mass., was organized at Readville and mustered Into service May16, 1864, for ninety days. It served at Fort Clark's Point, New Bedford, and was mustered out Aug.15, 1864.
Fifteenth Company.—Capt.IsaacA.Jennings.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,38891Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,38891Died as prisoners,–––
The 15th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from New Bedford, Mass., was organized at Readville and mustered into service for one hundred days, July29, 1864.
It served at Fort Warren, and was mustered out Nov.15, 1864.
Sixteenth Company.—Capt.JohnF.Croff.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,38386Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,38386Died as prisoners,–––
The 16th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Boston, was organized at Readville, Mass., and was mustered into service for one hundred days, Aug.6, 1864.
It served at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, and was mustered out Nov.14, 1864.
Unattached companies of Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Seventeenth Company.—Capt.JohnG.Barnes, 100 days and 1 year.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,—Killed and died of wounds,—100 days,398101100 days,–––1 year,3981011 year,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,—Died by accident or disease,—100 days,–––100 days,–––1 year,–––1 year,–––Actual total of members of company,—Died as prisoners,—100 days,398101100 days,–––1 year,3981011 year,–––
The 17th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was organized at Readville, Mass., and mustered into service for one hundred days, Aug.5, 1864.
It served at Fort Pickering, Salem, Mass., and was mustered out Nov.12, 1864.
Re-enlisting at once for one year's service, it was organized at Salem and credited to Haverhill, Mass. It was mustered into service Nov.13, 1864, and mustered out June30, 1865.
Eighteenth Company.—Capt.OtisA.Baker, 100 days and 1 year.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,—Killed and died of wounds,—100 days,38184100 days,–––1 year,3981011 year,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,—Died by accident or disease,—100 days,–––100 days,–––1 year,–––1 year,–––Actual total of members of company,—Died as prisoners,—100 days,38184100 days,–––1 year,3981011 year,–––
The 18th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was organized at Readville, Mass., and mustered into service for one hundred days, Aug.6, 1864.
It served at Camp Meigs, Readville, and was mustered out Nov.14, 1864.
It was organized for one year's service at Taunton, Mass., and was mustered Dec.6 and 7, 1864.
Serving still at Readville, it was mustered out May12, 1865.
Unattached companies of Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,—Killed and died of wounds,—100 days,38083100 days,–––1 year,3981011 year,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,—Died by accident or disease,—100 days,–––100 days,–––1 year,–––1 year,–––Actual total of members of company,—Died as prisoners,—100 days,38083100 days,–––1 year,3981011 year,–––
The 19th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was organized at Readville, Mass, and mustered into service for one hundred days, Aug.9, 1864.
It served at Fort Warren, Boston harbor, and was mustered out Nov.16, 1864.
Re-enlisting for one year's service, it was organized at Fort Warren and mustered in Nov.25, 1864.
It served at Fort Winthrop, and was mustered out June27, 1865.
Twentieth Company.—Capt.LewisSoule, 100 days and 1 year.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,—Killed and died of wounds,—100 days,38790100 days,–––1 year,3981011 year,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,—Died by accident or disease,—100 days,–––100 days,–––1 year,–––1 year,–––Actual total of members of company,—Died as prisoners,—100 days,38790100 days,–––1 year,3981011 year,–––
The 20th Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was organized at Readville, Mass., to serve one hundred days, and was mustered in Aug.11, 1864.
It served at Fort Sewall, Marblehead, Mass., and was mustered out Nov.18, 1864.
Organized at Marblehead, it was mustered into service the following day for a term of one year.
Serving at the Fort at Salisbury Beach, it was mustered out June29, 1865.
Unattached companies of Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,—Killed and died of wounds,—100 days,397100100 days,–––1 year,3971001 year,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,—Died by accident or disease,—100 days,–––100 days,–––1 year,–––1 year,–11Actual total of members of company,—Died as prisoners,100 days,397100100 days,–––1 year,3971001 year,–––
The 21st Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was organized at Readville, Mass., and mustered into service for one hundred days, Aug.11, 1864.
It served at Long's Point, Provincetown, and was mustered out Nov.18, 1864.
Organized at Fall River, Mass., it was mustered in for one year's service, Nov.23-29, 1864.
It served at Provincetown, and was mustered out June28, 1865.
Twenty-second Company.—Capt.JohnW.Marble.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,38588Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,38588Died as prisoners,–––
The 22d Unattached Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was organized at Readville, Mass., and mustered into service for a term of one hundred days, Aug.18, 1864.
It served at Camp Meigs, and was mustered out Nov.25, 1864.
Twenty-third Company.—Capt.JabezM.Lyle.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,398101Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,398101Died as prisoners,–––
The 23d Company Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was organized at Readville, Mass., and mustered into service for one hundred days, Aug.18, 1864.
It served at Camp Meigs, and was mustered out Nov.26, 1864.
Unattached companies of Massachusetts Infantry.
Twenty-fourth Company.—Capt.JoshuaH.Wilkie.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,399102Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–11Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,398101Died as prisoners,–––
The 24th Unattached CompanyMass. Infantry was organized at Plymouth, Mass., to serve for one year, and mustered in from Dec.16 to 22, 1864.
It served at Camp Meigs, and was mustered out May12, 1865.
Twenty-fifth Company.— Capt.FitzJ.Babson.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,398101Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,398101Died as prisoners,–––
The 25th Unattached CompanyMass. Infantry was organized at Salem, Mass., and mustered into service for one year, Dec.9, 1864.
It served at Fort Miller, Marblehead, and was mustered out June29, 1865.
Twenty-sixth Company.—Capt.WalterD.Keith.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,498102Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,498102Died as prisoners,–––
The 26th Unattached CompanyMass. Infantry was organized at New Bedford, Mass., and mustered into service for one year, Dec.13, 1864.
It served at Camp Meigs, and was mustered out May12, 1865.
Twenty-seventh Company.—Capt.SamuelC.Graves.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,398101Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–22Actual total of members of company,398101Died as prisoners,–––
The 27th Unattached CompanyMass. Infantry was organized at Salem, Mass., and mustered into service for one year, Dec.30, 1864, to Jan.9, 1865.
It served at Fort Warren, and was mustered out June30, 1865.
First Corps Cadets Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Capt.ChristopherC.Holmes, with rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,10106116Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,10106116Died as prisoners,–––
The First Corps Cadets, or Boston Cadets, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was mustered into the United States service May26, 1862.
It served at Fort Warren, Boston harbor, and was mustered out July2, 1862.
Second Corps Cadets Massachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Maj.JohnL.Marks.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,7123130Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–11Actual total of members of company,7123130Died as prisoners,–––
The Second Corps Cadets, or Salem Cadets, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was mustered into the United States service May26, 1862.
It served at Fort Warren, Boston harbor, and was mustered out Oct.11, 1862.
Company B, Seventh regimentMassachusetts Infantry (Militia).
Capt.EdwardH.Staten.
Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Officers.Enlisted Men.Total.Number on rolls,3100103Killed and died of wounds,–––Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in company,–––Died by accident or disease,–––Actual total of members of company,3100103Died as prisoners,–––
Co. B, Seventh Regiment, Mass. Volunteer Militia, from Salem, Mass., was mustered into the United States service July1, 1862.
It served at Fort Warren, Boston harbor, and was mustered out Dec.31, 1862.