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Chattahoochee River, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
passing through Marietta and forcing the enemy, July 5, to near their main works on the Chattahoochee River. On this date, Colonel Scribner having been taken quite sick, the command of the brigaderted the Twenty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers in advancing the skirmish line north of the Chattahoochee River, where a spirited and gallant affair ensued, the Twentyfirst charging and carrying the ennder your personal observation, I shall be as brief as possible. July 17, crossed the Chattahoochee River near Vining's Station, .advancing and participating in the skirmish from that point to thgiment participated with the brigade in advancing the lines to near the north bank of the Chattahoochee River, late on the afternoon of the 5th, advancing and taking position in first line, losing 2 ded in the affray. On the night of the 9th the enemy abandoned their main works north of Chattahoochee River, burning the railroad bridge. From July 10 until 15 the command lay in reserve on north
Nancys Creek (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
and carrying the enemy's rifle-pits, the Thirty-eighth, as a reserve, losing 5 wounded during the affray. July 15, Col. M. F. Moore, Sixty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, having been assigned to the command of the brigade and subsequent operations of the regiment coming under your personal observation, I shall be as brief as possible. July 17, crossed the Chattahoochee River near Vining's Station, .advancing and participating in the skirmish from that point to the crossing of Nancy's and Peach Tree Creeks. On the 20th was in the front line during the engagement of that day, losing 1 captain and 4 enlisted men wounded. July 21, the regiment was ordered on a reconnaissance, finding the enemy in force three-quarters of a mile to the front. Returned with loss of 1 killed and 1 wounded. Afternoon of 21st, as part of first line, supported Lieutenant-Colonel Brigham, Sixty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteers, in his advance of skirmish line. His regiment and line gallantly ch
Colorado (Colorado, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
of four months, although exposed to almost continuous fire, hard labor, and marches, both officers and men have at all times acted with alacrity, energy, and cheerfulness. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, D. F. Griffin, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Thirty-eighth Indiana Vet. Vol. Infty. Lieut. H. O. Montague, A. A. A. G., Third Brig., First Div., 14th Army Corps. Inclosure. B. List of casualties in Thirty-eighth Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, during the campaign eir support, losing 5 enlisted men wounded in the affray. On the night of the 9th the enemy abandoned their main works north of Chattahoochee River, burning the railroad bridge. From July 10 until 15 the command lay in reserve on north side of river. Below I give list of casualties. Nominal list omitted. Recapitulation: Killed, 1; wounded, 8; total, 9. D. T. Griffin, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Thirty-eighth Indiana Vet. Vol. Infty. Col. Josiah given, Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
ithin 400 yards of enemy's main works and occupied the same at 1:a. m., the enemy retreating on Atlanta. In this advance the regiment lost 1 killed and 4 wounded. July 22, participated in advance on Atlanta, going into position in front of their works, and about two miles from the city. July 28, moved with brigade to support the Army of the Tennessee, then engaged with the enemy. Went intothe regiment participated in the skirmishes and advances made by the brigade in the vicinity of Atlanta, taking with the brigade an advanced position in the lines on August 9 and 10 within 1,000 yardhough light, were of almost daily occurrence. August 25, 9 p. m., left position in front of Atlanta to take part in the movements south of that point. Joined division (from which the brigade had campaign in Georgia, summer of 1864. Zzz Hdqrs. Thirty-Eighth Indiana Vet. Vol. Infty., Atlanta, Ga., September 10, 1864. Colonel: I have the honor to report as follows as to the part taken b
Peach Tree Creek (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
enemy's rifle-pits, the Thirty-eighth, as a reserve, losing 5 wounded during the affray. July 15, Col. M. F. Moore, Sixty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, having been assigned to the command of the brigade and subsequent operations of the regiment coming under your personal observation, I shall be as brief as possible. July 17, crossed the Chattahoochee River near Vining's Station, .advancing and participating in the skirmish from that point to the crossing of Nancy's and Peach Tree Creeks. On the 20th was in the front line during the engagement of that day, losing 1 captain and 4 enlisted men wounded. July 21, the regiment was ordered on a reconnaissance, finding the enemy in force three-quarters of a mile to the front. Returned with loss of 1 killed and 1 wounded. Afternoon of 21st, as part of first line, supported Lieutenant-Colonel Brigham, Sixty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteers, in his advance of skirmish line. His regiment and line gallantly charged across open
Jonesboro (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
No. 115. reports of Lieut. Col. Daniel F. Griffin, Thirty-eighth Indiana Infantry. Hdqrs. Thirty-Eighth Indiana Veteran Vols., Jonesborough, Ga., September 5, 1864. Lieutenant: I have the honor to report the following as the part taken by the Thirty-eighth Regiment Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry in the summer campaiof 28th. 29th, assisted in destroying railroad, which was done effectively. August 30, moved in direction of Macon railroad, advancing to within four miles of Jonesborough. September 1, commenced movement eastward toward railroad, Third Brigade in advance of corps; moved out on the Rough and Ready and Jonesborough road, soon meeadvancing thus for about a mile through fields, swamps, sloughs, and creeks, driving the enemy's skirmishers and gaining the railroad about two miles north of Jonesborough, there connecting with Fourth Army Corps; lines reformed about 4 p. m. in the same order, facing south, the left of Third Brigade resting on railroad. The Th
Kingston, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
p. May 9, advanced on Buzzard Roost with the brigade, driving the enemy's skirmishers and occupying an advanced position under a heavy fire of artillery, losing in this advance and position 2 enlisted men killed, 3 officers and 11 enlisted men wounded. May 12, marched from Buzzard Roost, passing through Snake Creek Gap, and participating with the brigade in the advance on Resaca, May 14 and 15, without loss. May 16, commenced pursuit of the enemy, passing through Calhoun, Adairsville, and Kingston, crossing Etowah River at Island Ford, May 23, taking position, May 26, in front of enemy's works near Dallas. May 27, moved with brigade and division, supporting General Wood's division, Fourth Army Corps, passing to the front and left, striking the enemy on Little Pumpkin Vine Creek, the brigade advancing on the left of said division; the Thirty-eighth, with First Wisconsin Infantry, was ordered to the left flank to occupy and hold a hill of some importance, which was done, driving th
Kenesaw Mountain (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
were forced to withdraw from their position, the regiment was under continuous fire of both artillery and musketry, losing 1 private killed and 2 wounded. June 6, participated in the pursuit, going into position some three miles in front of Kenesaw Mountain. Here on the 17th of June the Thirty-eighth was ordered to the front to advance the lines, and did so, charging the enemy's skirmish pits, capturing 15 prisoners with their arms. Early on the 18th again advanced the line, charged their pits, capturing 4 prisoners and driving the enemy in our front to their main works near foot of Kenesaw Mountain, and holding the position 600 yards therefrom under a heavy artillery and musketry fire. During these advances the regiment lost 2 killed and 5 wounded. The enemy again forced from his lines, the regiment with brigade went into position near southwest end of Kenesaw; again moving on night of 22d about one and a half miles to right and taking position on Bald Knob, 700 yards from enemy's
Adairsville (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
uzzard Roost Gap. May 9, advanced on Buzzard Roost with the brigade, driving the enemy's skirmishers and occupying an advanced position under a heavy fire of artillery, losing in this advance and position 2 enlisted men killed, 3 officers and 11 enlisted men wounded. May 12, marched from Buzzard Roost, passing through Snake Creek Gap, and participating with the brigade in the advance on Resaca, May 14 and 15, without loss. May 16, commenced pursuit of the enemy, passing through Calhoun, Adairsville, and Kingston, crossing Etowah River at Island Ford, May 23, taking position, May 26, in front of enemy's works near Dallas. May 27, moved with brigade and division, supporting General Wood's division, Fourth Army Corps, passing to the front and left, striking the enemy on Little Pumpkin Vine Creek, the brigade advancing on the left of said division; the Thirty-eighth, with First Wisconsin Infantry, was ordered to the left flank to occupy and hold a hill of some importance, which was
East Point (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 119
d position in the lines on August 9 and 10 within 1,000 yards of enemy's main works. Losses, though light, were of almost daily occurrence. August 25, 9 p. m., left position in front of Atlanta to take part in the movements south of that point. Joined division (from which the brigade had been temporarily detached) on the night of the 25th. ; August 26, fortified a flank line of works. August 27 and 28, moved southwesterly, striking Atlanta and West Point Railroad six miles south of East Point on the afternoon of 28th. 29th, assisted in destroying railroad, which was done effectively. August 30, moved in direction of Macon railroad, advancing to within four miles of Jonesborough. September 1, commenced movement eastward toward railroad, Third Brigade in advance of corps; moved out on the Rough and Ready and Jonesborough road, soon meeting the enemy's skirmishers; lines were formed, Second Brigade on right, Third Brigade on left, advancing thus for about a mile through fields,
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