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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., Twenty-sixth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
ion until relieved, July 15. 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 March 22 to May 4, 1864, on furlough, and, returning, went into camp at Carrollton, La., May 21, moving in June to Morganza. Ordered to Bermuda Hundred, the regiment, as part of the 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 19th Corps, moved, August 14, toward the Shenandoah valley, encamping on the 16th at Berryville, Va. It took part with General Sheridan's army in the movements about Charlestown, Halltown and Berryville, was engaged with loss at the battle of Opequon, September 19, and was present at Fisher's Hill. On October 19 those serving under the original enlistment left for Massachusetts,
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirtieth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
rning, took active part at the battle of Baton Rouge August 5, under command of Major Whittemore. Leaving Baton Rouge August 21, it encamped in the vicinity of Carrollton until November 3, moving then to New Orleans. In January, 1863, the regiment was assigned to the 3d Brigade (commanded by Colonel Dudley), 1st Division, 19th Army Corps. It formed part of the land forces operating with Farragut against Port Hudson March 14, and shared in the Port Hudson campaign, engaging at Plains Store May 21, 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 July 13; 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 March 6 for furlough, returning May 16. In July the regiment was sent as part of General Emory's force to the defen
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirtieth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
egiment Massachusetts Infantry. Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals. ABCDEFGHIK Killed and died of wounds,— Officers,13–––––––––––4 Enlisted men,––3665541556–46 Totals,–––––––––––––50 Missing,–––––––––16–20–36 Died by accident or disease,— Officers,–2–––––––––––2 Enlisted men,––33222825343440323336–317 Totals,–––––––––––––319 Died as prisoners,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––––1–––1––––2 Total losses,— Officers,15–––––––––––6 Enlisted men,––36283530393842533862–401 Totals,–––––––––––––407 Casualties by Engagements. 1862. June 6, Picket, near Baton Rouge, La.–––1–––––––––1 Aug. 5, Baton Rouge, La.,–11–21––––1––6 1863. May 21, Plains Store, La.
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)
s,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––89698661085176 Died as prisoners,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––23–21––311114 Total losses,— Officers,–4–––––––––––4 Enlisted men,––283822252222182920165245 Totals,–––––––––––––249 Casualties by Engagements. 1862. Dec. 13, Fredericksburg, Va.,–––––––––1–––1 1863. May 3, Chancellorsville (Fredericksburg and Salem Heights), Va.–––––––––1–2–3 July 3, Gettysburg, Pa.,–––1––21–––2–6 1864. May 5-9, Wilderness, Va.,––61056586421–53 May 9-21, Spotsylvania, Va.,–3236412–432–30 June 1-11, Cold Harbor, Va,––131–21–221–13 June 16-21, Petersburg, Va.,––11–––11–1–16 July 12, Fort Stevens, D. C.,––––––––––––11 Aug. 21, Charlestown, Va.,––21–––11–––16 Sept. 19, Winchester, or O
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Forty-sixth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
––––––––––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 November 15, it became part of Colonel Lee's brigade and encamped near the town; two companies under Captain Spooner were detached for duty at Newport barracks. The regiment, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Shurtleff, 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 March 13, formed part of the garrison at Plymouth, N. C., in April, and shared in the movement to Gum Swamp May 21-22. Two companies left behind in the defences of New Berne were engaged May
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Forty-eighth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
Forty-eighth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals. ABCDEFGHIK Killed and died of wounds,— Officers,1––––––––––––1 Enlisted men,––322121–––1–12 Totals,–––––––––––––13 Died by accident or disease,— Officers,–1–––––––––––1 Enlisted men,––28310445635–50 Totals,–––––––––––––51 Died as prisoners,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,–––––––––––––– Total losses,— Officers,11–––––––––––2 Enlisted men,––510511655636–62 Totals,–––––––––––––64 Casualties by Engagements. 1863. May 21, Plains St
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Forty-ninth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
s 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, William F. Bartlett being made colonel, and left the State November 29 for New York. As part of the Banks expedition it sailed for Louisiana January 24, 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 Store May 21. At the assault on Port Hudson May 27, Colonel Bartlett and Lieutenant-Colonel Sumner were wounded and the regiment remained under command of Major Plunkett during the remainder of its service, engaging actively throughout the siege. Moving to Donaldsonville after the surrender, it took part at Bayou La Fourche July 13 and remained encamped near Donaldsonville until August 1, moving then to Baton Rouge. Returning to Massachusetts it reached Pittsfield August 22 and was mustered out of ser
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifty-second regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
t 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 Ridge April 14. 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 May 21. Joined by the companies left at New Iberia, it set out on its return to Brashear City and joined its brigade before Port Hudson May 30. As part of General Paine's force it shared in the march to Clinton June 5-8, was active in the assault of Port Hudson June 14, 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 Massachusett
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifty-sixth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
––––––12––1––4 Died by accident or disease,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.1–2528668734–52 Died as prisoners, Including 2 in Co. C, supposed died in prison.— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––1354446795–48 Total losses,— Officers,15–––––––––––6 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.1–14142124192421232715–203 Totals,–––––––––––––209 Casualties by Engagements. 1864. May 3-12, Wilderness, Va.,1–7314–32111–24 May 10-21, Spotsylvania, Va.,––1122321213–18 May 24, North Anna River,Va.,–11–221–1–21–11 May 31, Bethesda Church, Va.,–11–––––1–1––4 June 3, Shady Grove Church, Va.–1–––––––––––1 June 17-18, Petersburg, Va.,–1–15–22––2––13 June 23-27, Before Petersburg,Va.,––––––––––
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifty-eighth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
10 Enlisted men,––1510101398167101–99 Totals,–––––––––––––109 Missing,––11322––23––14 Died by accident or disease,— Officers,–1–––––––––––1 Enlisted men,––961041478954–76 Totals,–––––––––––––77 Died as prisoners,— Officers,–1–––––––––––1 Enlisted men,––9121086913125––84 Totals,–––––––––––––85 Total losses,— Officers,111–––––––––––12 Enlisted men,––3429332731243730235–273 Totals,–––––––––––––285 Casualties by Engagements. 1864. May 6, Wilderness,Va.,––11–1121––––7 May 11-21, Spotsylvania, Va.,–223331–5––––19 June 2-10, Cold Harbor, Va.,1383253243–––34 June 15-21, Petersburg, Va.,––2–1221–12––11 June 23-26, Before Petersburg, Va.,–1–––––––13––5 July 4, Picket near Petersburg, Va.–––