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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirty-third regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
ring 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. Elisha Doane. It shared in Sherman's march to the sea, and entered Savannah December 21, where it remained until the close of the year. Encamping in South Carolina in January, 1865, it began the march northward January 29, and took part at Averysboroa, N. C., March 16, and at Bentonville on the 19th. It went into camp near Goldsboroa, N. C., March 24, and moved on April 10 toward Raleigh, receiving at Smithville the news of Lee's surrender. Encamping near Raleigh until April 30, it moved then to the vicinity of Richmond and on toward Washington, reaching Alexandria May 19. It was mustered out of service to date June 11, 1865, and reaching Massachusetts June 3, was paid off and discharged at Readville July 2, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirty-seventh regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
city July 12, and went into action immediately at Fort Stevens. It took part in the operations against Early in the Shenandoah Valley, suffering loss at Charlestown August 21, and losing more heavily at the Opequon September 19, after which it was stationed as provost guard at Winchester. The regiment rejoined the Army of the Potomac before Petersburg December 16; engaged at Hatcher's Run in February, 1865; took part under Major Tyler in the action of March 25, and served under Captain Hopkins in the final assault of April 2. 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 Washington June 2, it remained encamped at Bailey's Cross Roads until June 21, 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 Readville July 2, 1865.