The Military History of the 123d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry
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The Military History of the 123d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 123rd (1862-1865)
Again, after serving with the regiment through the campaign in the
Valley, about the middle of March, 1865, they were selected to form a
part of the corps of sharpshooters for our division. The boys did not
much relish the idea of leaving the regiment again, but of course they
had no option in the matter, and at once commenced learning the use of
their Spencer rifles. They did excellent service at Hatcher’s run,
losing several in killed and wounded. Again, at Fort Gregg they were
deployed in front of our brigade in making that assault, and by their
rapid and well directed firing, assisted materially in the capture of
the fort, and were complimented by Col. Potter, our Brigade Commander,
for their good conduct. Remaining with the division until after Lee
surrendered, they then made the trip to Lynchburg. They were then sent
home and mustered out with the regiment.
CHAPTER XIII.
CASUALTIES IN DETAIL.
In making up this record—a part of the sacrifice we paid to suppress the
Slave-holders’ Rebellion—the Muster-out rolls have been closely
followed. It is very evident that they were by no means complete in this
particular, except, perhaps, in the case of two or three companies.
Every effort has been made to get a complete list of our killed and
wounded, and with what result the following will testify:
COMPANY A.
William F. Basom, First Sergeant, killed in action at Winchester June
13, 1863.
David D. Terry, First Sergeant, killed in action at Snicker’s Ferry July
18, 1864.
Franklin Robinson, killed in action at Winchester June 15, 1863.
George Smith, killed in action at Newmarket May 15, 1864.
Harvey Stansberry, killed in action at Snicker’s Ferry July 18, 1864.
Jedediah Scears, killed in action at Winchester June 15, 1863.
James H. Boroff, First Sergeant, wounded in right leg at Piedmote June
6, 1864, and died afterwards.
John Wentz, First Sergeant, wounded in arm at Winchester September 19,
1864.
Thomas C. Thompson, Sergeant, wounded in foot at Fisher’s Hill September
22, 1864.
Joseph Roll, Sergeant, wounded in leg at Winchester June 13, 1863.
Benjamin M. Reynolds, Corporal, died from wounds received at Winchester
June 13, 1863.
William S. Rifenberry, Corporal, wounded accidentally going home January
28, 1865, and died afterwards.
Daniel W. Nichols, Corporal, wounded in arm at Winchester June 13, 1863.
Adam De Baugh, wounded in leg at Hatcher’s Run April 6, 1865, and had
leg amputated afterwards.
Robert L. Ewart, wounded in action at Hatcher’s Run April 2, 1865.
Albert Frost, wounded in action at Hatcher’s Run April 2, 1865.
Albert Hunter, wounded in action at Newmarket May 15, 1864.
George P. Hoysington, wounded in leg at Winchester June 13, 1863, and
had leg amputated afterwards.
Charles M. King, wounded in action at Winchester June 13, 1863.
Henry P. King, wounded in action at Winchester June 13, 1863.
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