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Van Wert (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
d. May 17. Moved forward, and when near Rome, in the afternoon, was fiercely attacked by the enemy, which attack was quickly repulsed by the Third and a portion of the Second Brigades, in position to receive it, and the enemy driven back under cover of his works, evacuating them and Rome during the night with all except a slight skirmish line, which was driven in on the 18th, and Rome taken possession of by the Second Division and held until the 24th. May 24.-The division moved via Van Wert to rejoin the corps. May 25.--Arrived near Dallas; the First and Third Divisions in the mean time had advanced with the army, and participated in the movements, following the enemy's retreat from Resaca to Lost Mountain. iMay 26.--The First Division moved to Burnt Hickory; Second Division moved to Dallas, and Third Division moved to Raccoon Ford. During the remainder of the month, from the 27th, the First Division was stationed at Pickett's Mills, and the Second Division at Dallas,
Dallas, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
ision and held until the 24th. May 24.-The division moved via Van Wert to rejoin the corps. May 25.--Arrived near Dallas; the First and Third Divisions in the mean time had advanced with the army, and participated in the movements, following emy's retreat from Resaca to Lost Mountain. iMay 26.--The First Division moved to Burnt Hickory; Second Division moved to Dallas, and Third Division moved to Raccoon Ford. During the remainder of the month, from the 27th, the First Division was stationed at Pickett's Mills, and the Second Division at Dallas, skirmishing and fighting. May 28.--The Third Division moved to the forks of the Dallas and Van Wert roads, and returned on the 29th with wagon trains to Burnt Hickory, and remained tst Division at Pickett's Mills, where it remained in position until the 6th, skirmishing. The Second Division moved from Dallas to the left, and was in position until the 6th, skirmishing. The First Brigade, Third Division, left at Burnt Hickory.
Raccoon Ford (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
which was driven in on the 18th, and Rome taken possession of by the Second Division and held until the 24th. May 24.-The division moved via Van Wert to rejoin the corps. May 25.--Arrived near Dallas; the First and Third Divisions in the mean time had advanced with the army, and participated in the movements, following the enemy's retreat from Resaca to Lost Mountain. iMay 26.--The First Division moved to Burnt Hickory; Second Division moved to Dallas, and Third Division moved to Raccoon Ford. During the remainder of the month, from the 27th, the First Division was stationed at Pickett's Mills, and the Second Division at Dallas, skirmishing and fighting. May 28.--The Third Division moved to the forks of the Dallas and Van Wert roads, and returned on the 29th with wagon trains to Burnt Hickory, and remained there the remainder of the month. Casualties during the month: First Division-commissioned officers, killed, 9; wounded, 34; missing, 1. Enlisted men, killed, 1
Tunnel Hill (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
l. Brig. Gen. W. D. Whipple, Chief of Staff, Department of the Cumberland. Itinerary of the Fourteenth Army Corps, May 6-September 8. from monthly returns. The Corps was commanded by Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer to August 6; Brig. Gen. Richard W. Johnson to August 22, and Bvt. Maj. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis to September 8. May 6.-Preparatory to the general advance against the enemy the corps was concentrated at Stone Church, three miles south of Ringgold, Ga. May 7.-Advanced to Tunnel Hill, encountering the enemy's cavalry, which was driven back by the Second Division, in advance on the direct road. May 8 to 11, inclusive.--Engaged in movements against the enemy in the attempt to dislodge him from Rocky Face Ridge; had severe skirmishing during this time. Alay 12.-Withdrew and moved during the day to Snake Creek Gap to the support of the Army of the Tennessee. May 14 and 15.-Participated in the battle of Resaca. May 16.-The Second Division moved, in complian
Kenesaw Mountain (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
June 6.-The corps moved forward in pursuit of the enemy, and took position in front of Pine Mountain, where it remained, gradually advancing the lines toward the enemy's works until they were evacuated. June 19.-Advanced to the base of Kenesaw Mountain (the corps taking position on the right of the railroad) and intrenched, remaining in this position, skirmishing and using artillery almost constantly against the enemy's skirmishers and his artillery posted on the summit of the mountain, wid, and 35 missing; total in Second Division, 1,002. Third Division-commissioned officers, 2 killed and 6 wounded; enlisted men, 33 killed and 182 wounded; total in Third Division, 223. July 1 and 2.-The corps was in position in front of Kenesaw Mountain. On the night of the 2d the enemy evacuated his works. July 3 and 4.-The corps marched in pursuit, capturing a number of prisoners; had considerable skirmishing. July 5.-The enemy retreated to the Chattahoochee River during the nigh
Jonesboro (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
t reached and bivouacked, destroying the railroad for several miles. August 29 and 30.-Marched in the direction of Jonesborough. August 31.-The Third Division advanced to the Atlanta and Macon Railroad, supported by the Second Brigade, Second Division, and took position four miles north of Jonesborough and tore up the track. The First and Second Divisions (except the Second Brigade of the latter) were sent to the support of the Army of the Tennessee. Casualties during the month: Fiarried, 10 pieces of his artillery and 1,000 prisoners captured. Total loss of corps, 1,272. The enemy withdrew from Jonesborough during the night. September 2.-In the morning the corps was advanced to Jonesborough, and remained there until theJonesborough, and remained there until the 6th. The campaign was officially announced closed, and orders were given for the army to move to Atlanta. September 8.-The corps reached Atlanta and remained there the rest of the month. Addenda. headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, I
Rocky Face Ridge (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
g. Gen. Richard W. Johnson to August 22, and Bvt. Maj. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis to September 8. May 6.-Preparatory to the general advance against the enemy the corps was concentrated at Stone Church, three miles south of Ringgold, Ga. May 7.-Advanced to Tunnel Hill, encountering the enemy's cavalry, which was driven back by the Second Division, in advance on the direct road. May 8 to 11, inclusive.--Engaged in movements against the enemy in the attempt to dislodge him from Rocky Face Ridge; had severe skirmishing during this time. Alay 12.-Withdrew and moved during the day to Snake Creek Gap to the support of the Army of the Tennessee. May 14 and 15.-Participated in the battle of Resaca. May 16.-The Second Division moved, in compliance with orders, for Rome; encamped fifteen miles on the road. May 17. Moved forward, and when near Rome, in the afternoon, was fiercely attacked by the enemy, which attack was quickly repulsed by the Third and a portion of the
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
the corps early next morning. July 22.-The corps advanced to within two and a half miles of Atlanta, and went into position within artillery range of the enemy's works at all points, when the posand musketry. The artillery of the corps was worked steadily, and shots thrown frequently into Atlanta, but mostly against the enemy's works. July 28.-The Second Division made a reconnaissance tng, 1. Total in Third Division, 139. August I to 28.-The corps was in position in front of Atlanta, during which time almost constant picket and artillery firing was kept up, and obstinate fighth. The campaign was officially announced closed, and orders were given for the army to move to Atlanta. September 8.-The corps reached Atlanta and remained there the rest of the month. AddAtlanta and remained there the rest of the month. Addenda. headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, In the Field, June 27, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. D. Whipple, Chief of Staff, Department of the Cumberland: In accordance with his directions I have the h
Ringgold, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
lly, John M. Palmer, Major-General. Brig. Gen. W. D. Whipple, Chief of Staff, Department of the Cumberland. Itinerary of the Fourteenth Army Corps, May 6-September 8. from monthly returns. The Corps was commanded by Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer to August 6; Brig. Gen. Richard W. Johnson to August 22, and Bvt. Maj. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis to September 8. May 6.-Preparatory to the general advance against the enemy the corps was concentrated at Stone Church, three miles south of Ringgold, Ga. May 7.-Advanced to Tunnel Hill, encountering the enemy's cavalry, which was driven back by the Second Division, in advance on the direct road. May 8 to 11, inclusive.--Engaged in movements against the enemy in the attempt to dislodge him from Rocky Face Ridge; had severe skirmishing during this time. Alay 12.-Withdrew and moved during the day to Snake Creek Gap to the support of the Army of the Tennessee. May 14 and 15.-Participated in the battle of Resaca. May 16.-Th
Lost Mountain (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 91
he enemy driven back under cover of his works, evacuating them and Rome during the night with all except a slight skirmish line, which was driven in on the 18th, and Rome taken possession of by the Second Division and held until the 24th. May 24.-The division moved via Van Wert to rejoin the corps. May 25.--Arrived near Dallas; the First and Third Divisions in the mean time had advanced with the army, and participated in the movements, following the enemy's retreat from Resaca to Lost Mountain. iMay 26.--The First Division moved to Burnt Hickory; Second Division moved to Dallas, and Third Division moved to Raccoon Ford. During the remainder of the month, from the 27th, the First Division was stationed at Pickett's Mills, and the Second Division at Dallas, skirmishing and fighting. May 28.--The Third Division moved to the forks of the Dallas and Van Wert roads, and returned on the 29th with wagon trains to Burnt Hickory, and remained there the remainder of the month.
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