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White Plains (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
nton, Lynnfield, Mass., in June and July, 1862; and twelve companies instead of the usual ten were mustered into service early in August, under command of Col. Albert C. Maggi, late lieutenant-colonel of the 21st Mass. Infantry. It left the State for Washington August 14, and was located for a time at Alexandria. It moved October 10 to Fairfax Station, becoming part of the 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 11th Corps, advanced to Thoroughfare Gap in November, and took part in a reconnoissance to White Plains. Its two extra companies were transferred to the 41st Mass. Infantry in this month. It moved in December to Falmouth, and took up winter quarters, engaging in the mud march of January, 1863. As part of General Barlow's Brigade at Chancellorsville, the regiment, with the exception of two companies left on picket with the 11th Corps, was sent in support of General Sickles in his movement on the afternoon of May 2. It acted in support of General Pleasanton in the battle of Beverly Ford J
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
ing of 1864, forming part of the 20th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, the regiment was engaged at Resaca, Ga., making a series of charges, and was detailed as division train guard during the siege of Atlanta, and afterwards served as provost guard in the city under Maj. Elisha Doane. It shared in Sherman's march to the sea, and entered Savannah December 21, where it remained until the close of the year. Encamping in South Carolina in January, 1865, it began the march northward January 29, and took part at Averysboroa, N. C., March 16, and at Bentonville on the 19th. It went into camp near Goldsboroa, N. C., March 24, and moved on April 10 toward Raleigh, receiving at Smithville the news of Lee's surrender. Encamping near Raleigh until April 30, it moved then to the vicinity of Richmond and on toward Washington, reaching Alexandria May 19. It was mustered out of service to date June 11, 1865, and reaching Massachusetts June 3, was paid off and discharged at Readville July 2, 1865.
Cemetery Ridge (Oregon, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
antry in this month. It moved in December to Falmouth, and took up winter quarters, engaging in the mud march of January, 1863. As part of General Barlow's Brigade at Chancellorsville, the regiment, with the exception of two companies left on picket with the 11th Corps, was sent in support of General Sickles in his movement on the afternoon of May 2. It acted in support of General Pleasanton in the battle of Beverly Ford June 9. At Gettysburg, as part of Steinwehr's Division, it held Cemetery Ridge during the three days of the battle. Returning to Virginia and posted for a time at Catlett's and Bristoe's stations, it was ordered in September with the 11th Corps under Hooker to join the Army of the Cumberland in Tennessee, and arrived at Bridgeport, Tenn., October 1. It took part at the battle of Wauhatchie or Lookout Valley, forming with the 73d Ohio the force to assault the heights, meeting most severe loss, though finally successful. Colonel Underwood being severely wounded, t
Bristol County (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
d above) commissioned in regiment. Including non-commissioned staff.12–2423111342–35 Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment. Including non-commissioned staff.1–21222–313–17 Totals,13–4435331655–52 Actual total of members of regiment,— Officers,1764–––––––––––81 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.6–1139910711011111011010410011751,092 Totals,–––––––––––––1,173 The 33d Regiment Mass. Infantry, composed mainly of men from Middlesex and Bristol counties, was organized at Camp Edwin M. Stanton, Lynnfield, Mass., in June and July, 1862; and twelve companies instead of the usual ten were mustered into service early in August, under command of Col. Albert C. Maggi, late lieutenant-colonel of the 21st Mass. Infantry. It left the State for Washington August 14, and was located for a time at Alexandria. It moved October 10 to Fairfax Station, becoming part of the 2d Brigade, 2d Divi
Resaca (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
force to assault the heights, meeting most severe loss, though finally successful. Colonel Underwood being severely wounded, the command of the regiment was taken by Lieutenant-Colonel Ryder. It engaged at Chattanooga, and marching to the relief of Knoxville, received at Louisville, Tenn., the news of the raising of the siege, and returning, made winter quarters at Lookout Valley. In the spring of 1864, forming part of the 20th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, the regiment was engaged at Resaca, Ga., making a series of charges, and was detailed as division train guard during the siege of Atlanta, and afterwards served as provost guard in the city under Maj. Elisha Doane. It shared in Sherman's march to the sea, and entered Savannah December 21, where it remained until the close of the year. Encamping in South Carolina in January, 1865, it began the march northward January 29, and took part at Averysboroa, N. C., March 16, and at Bentonville on the 19th. It went into camp near Gold
Bentonville (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
ing of 1864, forming part of the 20th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, the regiment was engaged at Resaca, Ga., making a series of charges, and was detailed as division train guard during the siege of Atlanta, and afterwards served as provost guard in the city under Maj. Elisha Doane. It shared in Sherman's march to the sea, and entered Savannah December 21, where it remained until the close of the year. Encamping in South Carolina in January, 1865, it began the march northward January 29, and took part at Averysboroa, N. C., March 16, and at Bentonville on the 19th. It went into camp near Goldsboroa, N. C., March 24, and moved on April 10 toward Raleigh, receiving at Smithville the news of Lee's surrender. Encamping near Raleigh until April 30, it moved then to the vicinity of Richmond and on toward Washington, reaching Alexandria May 19. It was mustered out of service to date June 11, 1865, and reaching Massachusetts June 3, was paid off and discharged at Readville July 2, 1865.
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
e relief of Knoxville, received at Louisville, Tenn., the news of the raising of the siege, and returning, made winter quarters at Lookout Valley. In the spring of 1864, forming part of the 20th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, the regiment was engaged at Resaca, Ga., making a series of charges, and was detailed as division train guard during the siege of Atlanta, and afterwards served as provost guard in the city under Maj. Elisha Doane. It shared in Sherman's march to the sea, and entered Savannah December 21, where it remained until the close of the year. Encamping in South Carolina in January, 1865, it began the march northward January 29, and took part at Averysboroa, N. C., March 16, and at Bentonville on the 19th. It went into camp near Goldsboroa, N. C., March 24, and moved on April 10 toward Raleigh, receiving at Smithville the news of Lee's surrender. Encamping near Raleigh until April 30, it moved then to the vicinity of Richmond and on toward Washington, reaching Alexand
Bridgeport, Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
11th Corps, was sent in support of General Sickles in his movement on the afternoon of May 2. It acted in support of General Pleasanton in the battle of Beverly Ford June 9. At Gettysburg, as part of Steinwehr's Division, it held Cemetery Ridge during the three days of the battle. Returning to Virginia and posted for a time at Catlett's and Bristoe's stations, it was ordered in September with the 11th Corps under Hooker to join the Army of the Cumberland in Tennessee, and arrived at Bridgeport, Tenn., October 1. It took part at the battle of Wauhatchie or Lookout Valley, forming with the 73d Ohio the force to assault the heights, meeting most severe loss, though finally successful. Colonel Underwood being severely wounded, the command of the regiment was taken by Lieutenant-Colonel Ryder. It engaged at Chattanooga, and marching to the relief of Knoxville, received at Louisville, Tenn., the news of the raising of the siege, and returning, made winter quarters at Lookout Valley.
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
iege, and returning, made winter quarters at Lookout Valley. In the spring of 1864, forming part of the 20th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, the regiment was engaged at Resaca, Ga., making a series of charges, and was detailed as division train guard during the siege of Atlanta, and afterwards served as provost guard in the city under Maj. Elisha Doane. It shared in Sherman's march to the sea, and entered Savannah December 21, where it remained until the close of the year. Encamping in South Carolina in January, 1865, it began the march northward January 29, and took part at Averysboroa, N. C., March 16, and at Bentonville on the 19th. It went into camp near Goldsboroa, N. C., March 24, and moved on April 10 toward Raleigh, receiving at Smithville the news of Lee's surrender. Encamping near Raleigh until April 30, it moved then to the vicinity of Richmond and on toward Washington, reaching Alexandria May 19. It was mustered out of service to date June 11, 1865, and reaching Massac
Chancellorsville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 103
for Washington August 14, and was located for a time at Alexandria. It moved October 10 to Fairfax Station, becoming part of the 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 11th Corps, advanced to Thoroughfare Gap in November, and took part in a reconnoissance to White Plains. Its two extra companies were transferred to the 41st Mass. Infantry in this month. It moved in December to Falmouth, and took up winter quarters, engaging in the mud march of January, 1863. As part of General Barlow's Brigade at Chancellorsville, the regiment, with the exception of two companies left on picket with the 11th Corps, was sent in support of General Sickles in his movement on the afternoon of May 2. It acted in support of General Pleasanton in the battle of Beverly Ford June 9. At Gettysburg, as part of Steinwehr's Division, it held Cemetery Ridge during the three days of the battle. Returning to Virginia and posted for a time at Catlett's and Bristoe's stations, it was ordered in September with the 11th Corps un
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