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May 23rd (search for this): chapter 42
ove) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––21–2–11–1––8 Totals,2––4515225432–35 Actual total of members of regiment,— Officers,1556––––––––––––71 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.15–28147154164136135139157159172149191,574 Totals,––––––––––––––1,645 The 1st Mass. Infantry was composed largely of the 1st Regiment Mass. Volunteer Militia, under command of Col. Robert Cowdin, who became colonel of the 1st Infantry when the organization was completed. It was mustered in May 23-27 and was the first three-years regiment to arrive at Washington. Having left Massachusetts June 15, it encamped at Georgetown until the battle of Blackburn's Ford, in which it took a most active part. In August the regiment became part of General Hooker's Brigade, and was encamped at Bladensburg and afterwards at Budd's Ferry, Va., until the spring of 1862, when, as part of General Grover's Brigade, General Hooker's d
May 25th (search for this): chapter 42
was, during November, 1862, on provost duty at Fairfax Station, but took part with its division, December 13, in the battle of Fredericksburg, encamping afterward for the winter at Acquin Creek, Va. On April 27, 1863, the regiment moved to participate in General Hooker's Campaign of 1863, losing heavily at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. After the battle of Wapping Heights, July 23, the regiment was placed in charge of the draft rendezvous at New York city until October 15. On that date the command was ordered to join its brigade at Union Mills, and was in the actions of Kelly's Ford and Mine Run, encamping at Brandy Station for the winter. On May 3, 1864, the regiment moved to take part in the spring campaign, and was engaged in the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania. These battles terminated the service of the 1st Regiment, which returned to Boston May 25, and was mustered out. Those whose terms of service had not yet expired were transferred to the 11th Mass. Infantry.
August (search for this): chapter 42
6135139157159172149191,574 Totals,––––––––––––––1,645 The 1st Mass. Infantry was composed largely of the 1st Regiment Mass. Volunteer Militia, under command of Col. Robert Cowdin, who became colonel of the 1st Infantry when the organization was completed. It was mustered in May 23-27 and was the first three-years regiment to arrive at Washington. Having left Massachusetts June 15, it encamped at Georgetown until the battle of Blackburn's Ford, in which it took a most active part. In August the regiment became part of General Hooker's Brigade, and was encamped at Bladensburg and afterwards at Budd's Ferry, Va., until the spring of 1862, when, as part of General Grover's Brigade, General Hooker's division 3d Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, the regiment moved to the Peninsula and was engaged on April 26 in front of Yorktown. After the battle of Williamsburg, May 5, the regiment marched to White Oak Swamp and encamped until June 25, when it engaged in the ba
May 3rd, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 42
as, during November, 1862, on provost duty at Fairfax Station, but took part with its division, December 13, in the battle of Fredericksburg, encamping afterward for the winter at Acquin Creek, Va. On April 27, 1863, the regiment moved to participate in General Hooker's Campaign of 1863, losing heavily at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. After the battle of Wapping Heights, July 23, the regiment was placed in charge of the draft rendezvous at New York city until October 15. On that date the command was ordered to join its brigade at Union Mills, and was in the actions of Kelly's Ford and Mine Run, encamping at Brandy Station for the winter. On May 3, 1864, the regiment moved to take part in the spring campaign, and was engaged in the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania. These battles terminated the service of the 1st Regiment, which returned to Boston May 25, and was mustered out. Those whose terms of service had not yet expired were transferred to the 11th Mass. Infantry.
1862 AD (search for this): chapter 42
under command of Col. Robert Cowdin, who became colonel of the 1st Infantry when the organization was completed. It was mustered in May 23-27 and was the first three-years regiment to arrive at Washington. Having left Massachusetts June 15, it encamped at Georgetown until the battle of Blackburn's Ford, in which it took a most active part. In August the regiment became part of General Hooker's Brigade, and was encamped at Bladensburg and afterwards at Budd's Ferry, Va., until the spring of 1862, when, as part of General Grover's Brigade, General Hooker's division 3d Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, the regiment moved to the Peninsula and was engaged on April 26 in front of Yorktown. After the battle of Williamsburg, May 5, the regiment marched to White Oak Swamp and encamped until June 25, when it engaged in the battle of Fair Oaks, just before the seven-days battles, in which the regiment took active part. At the close of the campaign the regiment encamped at Harrison's Landing,
April 27th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 42
e's army after the battle of Chantilly, the regiment encamped at Fort Lyon near Alexandria, and until October 31 was engaged in the defences of Washington. About this time Gen. Joseph B. Carr took the place of General Grover as brigade commander. The regiment, detached from its division, was, during November, 1862, on provost duty at Fairfax Station, but took part with its division, December 13, in the battle of Fredericksburg, encamping afterward for the winter at Acquin Creek, Va. On April 27, 1863, the regiment moved to participate in General Hooker's Campaign of 1863, losing heavily at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. After the battle of Wapping Heights, July 23, the regiment was placed in charge of the draft rendezvous at New York city until October 15. On that date the command was ordered to join its brigade at Union Mills, and was in the actions of Kelly's Ford and Mine Run, encamping at Brandy Station for the winter. On May 3, 1864, the regiment moved to take part in the s
1863 AD (search for this): chapter 42
ar Alexandria, and until October 31 was engaged in the defences of Washington. About this time Gen. Joseph B. Carr took the place of General Grover as brigade commander. The regiment, detached from its division, was, during November, 1862, on provost duty at Fairfax Station, but took part with its division, December 13, in the battle of Fredericksburg, encamping afterward for the winter at Acquin Creek, Va. On April 27, 1863, the regiment moved to participate in General Hooker's Campaign of 1863, losing heavily at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. After the battle of Wapping Heights, July 23, the regiment was placed in charge of the draft rendezvous at New York city until October 15. On that date the command was ordered to join its brigade at Union Mills, and was in the actions of Kelly's Ford and Mine Run, encamping at Brandy Station for the winter. On May 3, 1864, the regiment moved to take part in the spring campaign, and was engaged in the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylv
November, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 42
ivision it joined General Pope's army at Warrenton, Va., and went into action at Bristoe Station August 27, and suffered loss at the battle of Manassas August 29. Returning with General Pope's army after the battle of Chantilly, the regiment encamped at Fort Lyon near Alexandria, and until October 31 was engaged in the defences of Washington. About this time Gen. Joseph B. Carr took the place of General Grover as brigade commander. The regiment, detached from its division, was, during November, 1862, on provost duty at Fairfax Station, but took part with its division, December 13, in the battle of Fredericksburg, encamping afterward for the winter at Acquin Creek, Va. On April 27, 1863, the regiment moved to participate in General Hooker's Campaign of 1863, losing heavily at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. After the battle of Wapping Heights, July 23, the regiment was placed in charge of the draft rendezvous at New York city until October 15. On that date the command was ordered
December 13th (search for this): chapter 42
stoe Station August 27, and suffered loss at the battle of Manassas August 29. Returning with General Pope's army after the battle of Chantilly, the regiment encamped at Fort Lyon near Alexandria, and until October 31 was engaged in the defences of Washington. About this time Gen. Joseph B. Carr took the place of General Grover as brigade commander. The regiment, detached from its division, was, during November, 1862, on provost duty at Fairfax Station, but took part with its division, December 13, in the battle of Fredericksburg, encamping afterward for the winter at Acquin Creek, Va. On April 27, 1863, the regiment moved to participate in General Hooker's Campaign of 1863, losing heavily at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. After the battle of Wapping Heights, July 23, the regiment was placed in charge of the draft rendezvous at New York city until October 15. On that date the command was ordered to join its brigade at Union Mills, and was in the actions of Kelly's Ford and Mine
October 31st (search for this): chapter 42
engaged in the battle of Fair Oaks, just before the seven-days battles, in which the regiment took active part. At the close of the campaign the regiment encamped at Harrison's Landing, until with its division it joined General Pope's army at Warrenton, Va., and went into action at Bristoe Station August 27, and suffered loss at the battle of Manassas August 29. Returning with General Pope's army after the battle of Chantilly, the regiment encamped at Fort Lyon near Alexandria, and until October 31 was engaged in the defences of Washington. About this time Gen. Joseph B. Carr took the place of General Grover as brigade commander. The regiment, detached from its division, was, during November, 1862, on provost duty at Fairfax Station, but took part with its division, December 13, in the battle of Fredericksburg, encamping afterward for the winter at Acquin Creek, Va. On April 27, 1863, the regiment moved to participate in General Hooker's Campaign of 1863, losing heavily at Chancell
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