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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., Third regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. (search)
ization 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 Monroe March 7, 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 Conf
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Seventh battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
y, 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 States May 21, 1861, and sailed for Fortress Monroe May 22. It remained on provost duty at the fortress, its captain, Phineas A. Davis, being provost marshal until Dec. 25, 1861, when it was detailed on light artillery duty, and on March 17, 1862, the organization became the 7th Massachusettin an action on the Providence Church Road; was engaged in an expedition to Carsville May 13 to 21, one section under Lieutenant Farrar being engaged at Holland's House. On July 4, 1863, the battery was engaged at South Anna River; moved to Fortress Monroe and on to Washington, going into camp there July 22; on duty at New York city from August 21 to Sept. 11, 1863; returning then to Washington it was stationed at Camp Barry, D. C., until Jan. 24, 1864. On January 24 it left the camp for New
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirteenth battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
n battery,––– Totals,–22 Actual total of members of battery,7267274 Killed and died of wounds,––– Died by accident and disease,–2626 Died 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 De Witt Clinton 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 May 10. On June 6 it took up its position before Port Hudson in two detachments, one under Captain Hamlin, the other in charge of Lieut. T. W. Terry; so stationed, it was on duty until the surrender, July 8; immediately entering into camp within the works, it remained there during July and August, part of the time under command of Lieut. Ell
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Third regiment Massachusetts volunteer Infantry (Militia), 3 months and 9 months service. (search)
en,5–96999897989798989898–982 Totals,–––––––––––––1,021 Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment,— 3 months,–––––––––––––– 9 months,––1–––––––1––2 Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment,— 3 months,–––––––––––––– 9 months,–––1––1––––1–3 Actual total of members of regiment,— 3 months,— Officers,720–––––––––––27 Enlisted men,2–466694–––2153–5975416 Totals,–––––––––––––443 9 months,— Officers,831–––––––––––39 Enlisted men,5–95989897979798989797–977 Totals,–––––––––––––1,016 The 3d Infantry Mass. 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 Preside
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Third regiment Massachusetts volunteer Infantry (Militia), 3 months and 9 months service. (search)
2–112––22–13 Died as prisoners,— 9 months,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––––––––––1––1 Total losses,— 9 months,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––32–112––52–16 Casualties by Engagements. 1862. Dec. 10, Plymouth N. C.,––––––––––2––2 was sent to assist in the destruction of the Gosport navy yard. Four three-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, July 23. 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 October 22 it left Boston for Beaufort, N. C., and went into camp near New Berne.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fourth regiment Massachusetts volunteer Infantry (Militia), 3 months and 9 months service. (search)
––1––12–––––4 Actual total of members of regiment,— 3 months,— Officers,727––––––––––34 Enlisted men,3–783463775773647676–601 Totals,––––––––––––635 9 months,— Officers,931––––––––––40 Enlisted men,6–97968495897989919694916 Totals,––––––––––––956 The members of the 4th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, commanded by Col. Abner B. Packard, assembled in Boston April 16, 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 May 27 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, June 10. The last week of its service was spent at Hampton, Va. July 18 the regimen
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Sixth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia), 3 months, 9 months and 100 days service. (search)
for further service and remained on duty until July 29, 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 Albert S. Follansbee, on varying dates from August 31 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 Monroe September 13 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., June 3, 1863. The 6th regiment was mustered in for its one hundred days service from July 14 to 19, 1864, under Col. Albert S. Follansbee, with but few chances among the field and staff officers; the regiment left Readville for Washington July 20, 1864, and remained on duty at Arlington Heights
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Seventh regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
ommissioned staff.7–2011210698112103106102101981081,073 Totals,–––––––––––––1,151 The 7th Mass. Infantry was recruited by Col. (afterward general) Darius Nash Couch, 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., June 15, 1861. It left the State for Washington July 12, and remained engaged in its defences for nearly a year. On March 25, 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 August 16 it moved then to Yorktown, and on August 31 arrived at Alexandria, on the way to join General Pope's forces in Virginia, uniting with them at Chain Bridge, Va., September 3. It took part in the movement against South Mountain and Antietam
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Ninth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
s; 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 June 11, 1861, and left the State for Washington June 25. 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 March 21, 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 May 25 encamped at Gaines's Mill, taking part in the battle of Hanover Court House, Va., May 27. Returning, it remained in camp afterward until June 26 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
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Tenth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
s of regiment,— Officers,1563––––––––––––78 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.8–249911011410710511211813611910421,158 Totals,––––––––––––––1,236 The 10th Mass. Infantry was recruited in the western part of the State, was mustered into the service June 21, 1861, under Col. Henry S. Briggs, and left Boston July 25, 1861, for Washington, where it remained stationed at Camp Brightwood during the autumn and winter of 1861-62. On March 27, 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 Oaks May 31; was present at Oak Grove June 25, and heavily engaged at Malvern Hill. After the encampment at Harrison's Landing, the regiment returned with the army to Alexandria and united with General Pope's army at Chain Bridge September 2. On September 3 it began
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