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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-ninth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
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 Covington Aug. 24, 1863, and a few days later began the march into Tennessee. Entering Knoxville September 26, it took active part in the defence of Fort Sanders November 29, and formed part of the garrison during the siege. In the winter of 1864 a large part of the regiment re-enlisted, and left Cincinnati April 7 for furlough in Massachusetts, while those not re-enlisted, having been transferred to the 36th Mass. Infantry January 30, moved with that regiment to Virginia in March and served with loss at the
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fiftieth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
fficers,1––––––––––––1 Enlisted men,––8152128654819–87 Totals,–––––––––––––88 Died as prisoners,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,–––––––––––––– Total losses,— Officers,1––––––––––––1 Enlisted men,––8152128754819–88 Totals,–––––––––––––89 Casualties by Engagements. 1863. May 27, Port Hudson, La.,–––––––1–––––1 Locke, being delayed in quarantine at New Orleans, did not rejoin the command until April 2. The regiment was assigned to the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Corps, and shared in the movement to Port Hudson March 14, and four companies took part in an expedition to the Bayou Monticeno, on the road to Port Hudson, April 9. It was active during the siege of Port Hudson, taking part in the assault of May 27. After the surrender it was detailed on garrison duty within the fortifications until