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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., First regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
achusetts June 15, 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 General Hooker's Brigade, and was encamped at Bladensburg and afterwards at Budd's Ferry, Va., until the spring of 1862, when, as part of General Grover's Brigade, General HGeneral Hooker's division 3d Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, the regiment moved to the Peninsula and was engaged on April 26 in front of Yorktown. After the battle of Williamsburg, May 5, the regiment marched to White Oak Swamp and encamped until June 25, when it engaged in the battle of Fair Oaks, just before the seven-days battles, in December 13, in the battle of Fredericksburg, encamping afterward for the winter at Acquin Creek, Va. On April 27, 1863, the regiment moved to participate in General Hooker's Campaign of 1863, losing heavily at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. After the battle of Wapping Heights, July 23, the regiment was placed in charge of the
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Second regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
regiment fought at Antietam, September 17, and encamped afterward in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry, moving on Jan. 19, 1863, to Stafford Court House. April 27 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 September 5. 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-General Hooker. On May 13, 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-Colonel Morse. It received at Raleigh, N. C., the news of the surrender of Johnston's army, and after participating in the grand review at Washington, May 24, it served on garrison duty there until its muster out of service, July 14, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Eleventh regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
here two companies were added and on June 13 it was mustered into the service of the United States. On June 29 it left the State for Washington and arriving, encamped near the city. It took part in the battle of Bull Run July 21, and as part of Hooker's Brigade moved, August 9, to Bladensburg, Md., going into winter quarters at Budd's Ferry October 27. April 5, 1862, the regiment, now a part of Grover's Brigade, Hooker's Division, embarked for the peninsula, and took part at the siege of YorktHooker's Division, embarked for the peninsula, and took part at the siege of Yorktown, engaging on April 26 in the assault and capture of a Confederate lunette. At the battle of Williamsburg, May 5, it was engaged early in the day and again in the afternoon. Encamping during June at White Oak Swamp, it was active at Oak Grove June 25, 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, August 5. It was in action at Catlett's Station, August 27, and was closely engaged
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Twelfth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
ry, 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 August 9 into the battle of Cedar Mountain and was closely engaged at Manassas August 30, suffering great loss in the death of Colonel Webster. As part of General Hartsuff'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 September 17, at Dunker's Church, losing heavily. At Fredericksburg the regiment was actively engaged in the afternoon of December 13 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 July 1. I
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirteenth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
making winter quarters at Williamsport, Md. March 1, 1862, the regiment broke camp, crossed the Potomac, and, assigned to the 2d Division, General McDowell'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 August 30 at the battle of Manassas, and being present in reserve at the battle of Chantilly. As part of General Ricketts' Division of Hooker's Corps at Antietam, September 17, 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 May 4 and at Gettysburg on July 1, and was engaged in the actions near
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Sixteenth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
ively to Portsmouth and Suffolk, Va., and June 12 joined the army of the Potomac at Fair Oaks. While encamped at Fair Oaks the regiment made a reconnaissance on the Williamsburg Road, June 18, with great loss. It took part in the battle of Oak Grove, June 25; and at Glendale, June 30, Colonel Wyman was killed. It was engaged at Malvern Hill July 1, and again on August 8 in the reconnoissance from the camp at Harrison's Landing. The regiment, in command of Major Banks, and forming part of Hooker's Division, arrived at Alexandria, Va., August 22, on its way to join the Army of Virginia, reaching Centreville August 28, and took part in the charge made by General Grover's Brigade in the afternoon of August 29 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 Colonel Blaisdell's Brigade. It took part at Fredericksburg in December, 1862, and occupied winter quarters at Falmout
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Twenty-ninth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
at Norfolk and Portsmouth in May. It joined the Army of the Potomac at Fair Oaks June 9, and was assigned to General Meagher's Brigade, Richardson's Division, Sumner's Corps; it was engaged on picket June 15, and took part at Gaines's Mill, Savage's Station and Glendale. Moving from Harrison's Landing to Alexandria, it supported General Pope 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 General Grant's forces at Vicksburg June 17, and shared in the pursuit of General Johnston to Jackson, Miss. Returning to Kentucky, it reached Covi
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)
e, the regiment, with the exception of two companies left on picket with the 11th Corps, was sent in support of General Sickles in his movement on the afternoon of May 2. It acted in support of General Pleasanton in the battle of Beverly Ford June 9. 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., October 1. 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. Colonel Underwood being severely wounded, the command of the regiment was taken by Lieutenant-Colonel Ryder. It engaged at Chattanooga, and marching to the relief of Knoxville, received at Louisville, Tenn., the news of the ra