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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., Second regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. (search)
Battalion, consisting of Cos. A, B, C and D, left the State September 5 for New Berne, N. C., and was stationed at the forts in the vicinity of that city, being joined in November by Cos. E and F. The remaining six companies left the State Jan. 8, 1864, and were stationed at various forts in the same department. In March, 1864, the headquarters of the regiment were at Norfolk, Va., where four companies were also stationed, the remaining companies still serving at forts in Virginia and North Carolina. Almost all the members of Cos. G and H, stationed at Plymouth under captains Ira B. Sampson and Joseph R. Fiske, were taken prisoners in the engagement, April 17-20, and the survivors, 35, were released and joined the regiment in the early part of 1865. In May, 1864, headquarters were changed to New Berne, N. C., and in August 375 recruits were added to the regiment, more than filling its ranks, the surplus men being transferred to the 17th Mass. Infantry. In the autumn the organizat
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Eighth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia), 3 months, 9 months and 100 days service. (search)
ached Washington April 26 and was mustered into the United States service April 30; it was ordered into camp at the Relay House May 11. While here Colonel Munroe resigned on account of illness and was succeeded by Edward W. Hincks. On July 3 it moved to Baltimore, remaining there until the termination of its service, July 29. In response to the call for nine months troops, which was made in the autumn of 1882, the regiment again went into service, and November 25 it left the State for North Carolina, encamping at New Berne upon its arrival. Two companies were detached in December and served at Roanoke Island, two companies joining them in February. On June 28, 1863, the regiment was ordered to Massachusetts to be mustered out, but on the 30th was sent to Baltimore; on July 7 it marched to Maryland Heights, and on the 12th, joined by the detached companies from Roanoke Island, it moved with the Army of the Potomac to the Rappahannock. On July 29 the regiment returned to Massachuse
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Twenty-first regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
––––––––1,217 The 21st Mass. Infantry was organized during July and August, 1861, in camp at Worcester, Mass., and was mustered into service on varying dates from August 16 to the 23d, when it left the State in command of Col. Augustus Morse, and, remaining in Baltimore a few days, moved on the 29th to Annapolis, Md., and encamped. On September 17 the regiment was remustered. In command of Lieutenant-Colonel Maggi, and forming part of General Reno's brigade, it sailed January 9 for North Carolina in the Burnside expedition. It suffered loss in the charge and capture of the enemy's works at the battle of Roanoke Island February 8, was closely engaged at New Berne March 14, and took part in the expedition to Camden April 17-22. The regiment moved with its brigade to Newport News July 6, becoming part of the 2d Brigade, Reno's Division, 9th Army Corps. Joining General Pope's forces at the Rapidan, it engaged at Manassas August 30, and met heavy loss at Chantilly Septembe
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Twenty-third regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
1, 1861, for Annapolis, Md., and was mustered into the United States service December 6, a portion of the men having been mustered as early as September 28. Forming part of Foster's Brigade and taking part in General Burnside's expedition to North Carolina, it was engaged at the battle of Roanoke Island February 8, and took part, with loss, at New Berne March 14, 1862. Forming part of the 1st Brigade under Col. T. J. C. Amory, and assigned to General Foster's Division, the regiment was stationthe regiment took part in the Goldsboroa expedition, being present at the battle of Kinston and engaged with great loss at Whitehall. It left New Berne in January, 1863, to take part in the movement against Charleston, S. C., but returned to North Carolina in April, having spent a month in camp at St. Helena Island and much of the remaining time on transports. It remained encamped near New Berne, engaging in picket duty and reconnoitering expeditions, during the summer and autumn of 1863. On
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Twenty-fourth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
ned staff.11–2521011611013610712719411013112881,413 Totals,––––––––––––––1,510 The 24th Mass. Infantry, known as the New England Guards regiment, had as its basis the 4th Battalion M. V. M., whose major, Thomas Greely Stevenson, recruited and organized the regiment at Camp Massasoit, Readville, Mass., during the autumn of 1861, and became its colonel. It left the State Dec. 9, 1861, for Annapolis, Md., and, being assigned to Foster's Brigade, joined General Burnside's expedition to North Carolina, sailing for Hatteras Inlet Jan. 9, 1862. It was present at the battle of Roanoke Island, February 8, and had an advanced position at New Berne, March 14. Occupying headquarters at Camp Lee, the regiment engaged during March in an expedition to Washington, N. C., and in one up the Neuse River. Three companies were sent to Washington again in May; and the remainder of the regiment, moving there in June, met the enemy at Tranters Creek June 5; two companies again s
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Twenty-fifth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
as mustered into service on varying dates from September 26 to October 12. Under Col. Edwin Upton the regiment left the State October 31, and encamped at Annapolis until, forming part of General Foster's brigade in the Burnside expedition to North Carolina, it sailed Jan. 9, 1862, for Hatteras Inlet. It took a prominent part in the battle of Roanoke Island February 8, and was engaged at New Berne March 14, remaining on provost duty. in the city until May 9, and afterward occupied headquartersart in all the movements of the succeeding days, losing heavily on June 3. Moving with the army to Petersburg, it took part in the assaults of June 15 and 18, and remained afterward on duty in the trenches until August 25. It was ordered to North Carolina September 4, and stationed near New Berne. Those whose term of service had expired left for Massachusetts October 5, and were mustered out at Worcester Oct. 20, 1864. The remainder of the regiment moved toward Kinston in March, 1865, engagi
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifty-first regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
, Including non-commissioned staff.4–99919086888878839379–879 Totals,–––––––––––––921 Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.–––11–––1–2––5 Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.––1––––––––––1 Totals,––111–––1–2––6 Actual total of members of regiment,— Officers,933–––––––––––42 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.4–98908986888877839179–873 Totals,–––––––––––––915 The 51st Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was recruited in Worcester County, Mass., in the summer and autumn of 1862, and, mustered into service from September 25 to November 11, it left the State November 25, under command of Col. A. B. R. Sprague, who had already served as captain of the 3d Battalion Rifles, Mass. Volunteer Militia, and as lieutenant-colonel of the 25th Infantry, having taken part at Roanoke Island and New Berne. The regim
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifty-first regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
ls. ABCDEFGHIK Killed and died of wounds,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,–––––––––––––– Died by accident or disease,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––7372741333–40 Died as prisoners,— Officers,–––––––––––––– Enlisted men,–––––––––––––– Amory's brigade and took part in the expedition to Goldsboroa in the early part of December. Company G, under Capt. T. D. Kimball, was detached December 30 for outpost duty at Brice's Ferry, and remained there throughout its stay in North Carolina. In January, 1863, the regiment shared in the reconnoissance to Trenton, and served in March on garrison duty at various points on the railroad between New Berne and Morehead City, and also at Beaufort and Evans' Mills. Returning to New Berne May 4, it encamped near the Trent River until ordered, June 24, to Fortress Monroe. Volunteering for