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Henry L. Eustis (search for this): chapter 111
the winter near White Oak Church, taking part in the mud march of January, 1863. At Chancellorsville, as part of the 6th Corps under Sedgwick, it was in support at Marye's Heights and active at Salem Church, meeting with loss at Gettysburg July 3. On July 31 the regiment was detached and ordered to New York for duty during the draft riots, rejoining its brigade at Chantilly October 17. It was present at the battle of Rappahannock Station and took part in the Mine Run Campaign. As part of Eustis' Brigade, Getty's Division, it was active at the Wilderness, losing heavily on May 6, 1864; was closely engaged at the Angle at Spotsylvania Court House May 12; shared in the movements to North Anna and Cold Harbor, and reached Petersburg June 17, taking part in the charge of the next day. In June the re-enlisted men of the 7th and 10th Mass. Infantries were attached to the regiment, and July 6, by the reorganization of the division, it became under Lieutenant-Colonel Montague part of the 3d
Oliver Edwards (search for this): chapter 111
Thirty-seventh regiment Massachusetts Infantry. Col. Oliver Edwards, Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols. Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals. ABCDEFGHIK Number on regimental rolls,— Officers,1669–––––––––––85 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.12–139126123119131121109138123133281,302 Totals,–––––––––––––1,387 Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment. Including non-commissioned staff.4–3333257233–38 Enlisted men (included above) serving elarge of the next day. In June the re-enlisted men of the 7th and 10th Mass. Infantries were attached to the regiment, and July 6, by the reorganization of the division, it became under Lieutenant-Colonel Montague part of the 3d Brigade, with Colonel Edwards as brigade commander. Forming part of the forces sent to protect Washington against the advance of General Early, it reached the city July 12, and went into action immediately at Fort Stevens
June 17th (search for this): chapter 111
. On July 31 the regiment was detached and ordered to New York for duty during the draft riots, rejoining its brigade at Chantilly October 17. It was present at the battle of Rappahannock Station and took part in the Mine Run Campaign. As part of Eustis' Brigade, Getty's Division, it was active at the Wilderness, losing heavily on May 6, 1864; was closely engaged at the Angle at Spotsylvania Court House May 12; shared in the movements to North Anna and Cold Harbor, and reached Petersburg June 17, taking part in the charge of the next day. In June the re-enlisted men of the 7th and 10th Mass. Infantries were attached to the regiment, and July 6, by the reorganization of the division, it became under Lieutenant-Colonel Montague part of the 3d Brigade, with Colonel Edwards as brigade commander. Forming part of the forces sent to protect Washington against the advance of General Early, it reached the city July 12, and went into action immediately at Fort Stevens. It took part in the
September 7th (search for this): chapter 111
8233–43 Actual total of members of regiment,— Officers,1669–––––––––––85 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.6–136123120115128116101136120130281,259 Totals,–––––––––––––1,344 The 37th Mass. Infantry, composed mainly of men from the four western counties of the State, was organized in camp at Pittsfield, Mass., in August, 1862. Six companies were mustered August 30, three on September 2, and Company K completed its organization on the 4th. The regiment left the State September 7, and serving in the defences of Washington until ordered to reinforce the army in Maryland, joined the army of the Potomac at Downsville October 5, and became part of General Devens' Brigade. It was present at Fredericksburg, and encamped for the winter near White Oak Church, taking part in the mud march of January, 1863. At Chancellorsville, as part of the 6th Corps under Sedgwick, it was in support at Marye's Heights and active at Salem C
August, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 111
d staff.4–3333257233–38 Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment. Including non-commissioned staff.2––––11–1––––5 Totals,6–3334358233–43 Actual total of members of regiment,— Officers,1669–––––––––––85 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.6–136123120115128116101136120130281,259 Totals,–––––––––––––1,344 The 37th Mass. Infantry, composed mainly of men from the four western counties of the State, was organized in camp at Pittsfield, Mass., in August, 1862. Six companies were mustered August 30, three on September 2, and Company K completed its organization on the 4th. The regiment left the State September 7, and serving in the defences of Washington until ordered to reinforce the army in Maryland, joined the army of the Potomac at Downsville October 5, and became part of General Devens' Brigade. It was present at Fredericksburg, and encamped for the winter near White
August 30th, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 111
cluded above) serving elsewhere within regiment. Including non-commissioned staff.2––––11–1––––5 Totals,6–3334358233–43 Actual total of members of regiment,— Officers,1669–––––––––––85 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.6–136123120115128116101136120130281,259 Totals,–––––––––––––1,344 The 37th Mass. Infantry, composed mainly of men from the four western counties of the State, was organized in camp at Pittsfield, Mass., in August, 1862. Six companies were mustered August 30, three on September 2, and Company K completed its organization on the 4th. The regiment left the State September 7, and serving in the defences of Washington until ordered to reinforce the army in Maryland, joined the army of the Potomac at Downsville October 5, and became part of General Devens' Brigade. It was present at Fredericksburg, and encamped for the winter near White Oak Church, taking part in the mud march of
September 19th (search for this): chapter 111
giment, and July 6, by the reorganization of the division, it became under Lieutenant-Colonel Montague part of the 3d Brigade, with Colonel Edwards as brigade commander. Forming part of the forces sent to protect Washington against the advance of General Early, it reached the city July 12, and went into action immediately at Fort Stevens. It took part in the operations against Early in the Shenandoah Valley, suffering loss at Charlestown August 21, and losing more heavily at the Opequon September 19, after which it was stationed as provost guard at Winchester. The regiment rejoined the Army of the Potomac before Petersburg December 16; engaged at Hatcher's Run in February, 1865; took part under Major Tyler in the action of March 25, and served under Captain Hopkins in the final assault of April 2. It was actively engaged with loss at Sailor's Creek, and, following Lee's army to Appomattox, it was placed after the surrender in guard of the South Side railroad. Returning to the vici
April 2nd (search for this): chapter 111
city July 12, and went into action immediately at Fort Stevens. It took part in the operations against Early in the Shenandoah Valley, suffering loss at Charlestown August 21, and losing more heavily at the Opequon September 19, after which it was stationed as provost guard at Winchester. The regiment rejoined the Army of the Potomac before Petersburg December 16; engaged at Hatcher's Run in February, 1865; took part under Major Tyler in the action of March 25, and served under Captain Hopkins in the final assault of April 2. It was actively engaged with loss at Sailor's Creek, and, following Lee's army to Appomattox, it was placed after the surrender in guard of the South Side railroad. Returning to the vicinity of Washington June 2, it remained encamped at Bailey's Cross Roads until June 21, when it was mustered out of service, the re-enlisted men being transferred to the 20th Mass. Infantry. Returning to Massachusetts, it was paid off and discharged at Readville July 2, 1865.
June 2nd (search for this): chapter 111
city July 12, and went into action immediately at Fort Stevens. It took part in the operations against Early in the Shenandoah Valley, suffering loss at Charlestown August 21, and losing more heavily at the Opequon September 19, after which it was stationed as provost guard at Winchester. The regiment rejoined the Army of the Potomac before Petersburg December 16; engaged at Hatcher's Run in February, 1865; took part under Major Tyler in the action of March 25, and served under Captain Hopkins in the final assault of April 2. It was actively engaged with loss at Sailor's Creek, and, following Lee's army to Appomattox, it was placed after the surrender in guard of the South Side railroad. Returning to the vicinity of Washington June 2, it remained encamped at Bailey's Cross Roads until June 21, when it was mustered out of service, the re-enlisted men being transferred to the 20th Mass. Infantry. Returning to Massachusetts, it was paid off and discharged at Readville July 2, 1865.
July 31st (search for this): chapter 111
and serving in the defences of Washington until ordered to reinforce the army in Maryland, joined the army of the Potomac at Downsville October 5, and became part of General Devens' Brigade. It was present at Fredericksburg, and encamped for the winter near White Oak Church, taking part in the mud march of January, 1863. At Chancellorsville, as part of the 6th Corps under Sedgwick, it was in support at Marye's Heights and active at Salem Church, meeting with loss at Gettysburg July 3. On July 31 the regiment was detached and ordered to New York for duty during the draft riots, rejoining its brigade at Chantilly October 17. It was present at the battle of Rappahannock Station and took part in the Mine Run Campaign. As part of Eustis' Brigade, Getty's Division, it was active at the Wilderness, losing heavily on May 6, 1864; was closely engaged at the Angle at Spotsylvania Court House May 12; shared in the movements to North Anna and Cold Harbor, and reached Petersburg June 17, taki
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