The 95th Ohio Infantry Regiment, was an infantry regiment that was a part of the

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consisting of civilians from the state of

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. It was formed in August 1965 as a response to the outbreak of the

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, being mustered in for three years of service and to deter the

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and achieve the goals of the Union.

History

American Civil War

Organised on August 19, 1862, under Colonel William L. McMillen, it proceeded to Kentucky and engaged in the

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where most of the regiment was captured. This was an utter disaster for the regiment, the men were eventually exchanged in November, and until May 1863 were kept at work in drill and reorganisation. After this, it moved to

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and then to

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where it participated in the

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accomplishing a victory. Later the regiment operated in

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, and

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, and in December 1864, joined General Thomas at

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, participating in the

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that took place. It followed in the pursuit of Hood, and in March 1865, joined Canby at Mobile. After the evacuation, it moved north to Montgomery. The Regiment was finally mustered out on August 19, 1865, after sustaining a loss of over 500 men during its term of service.

Casualties

During its time of service, the regiment had suffered 1 officer and 58 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded, as well as 2 officers, and 215 enlisted men by disease. The overall casualty total is 276 individuals that served within the regiment.

Structure

According to documentation and reports, the following structure of the regiment was as follows: *Company A - consisted of many men from

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*Company B - consisted of many men from

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*Company C *Company D - consisted of many men from

*Company E - consisted of many men from

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, and

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*Company F - consisted of many men from Champaign, Ohio, and

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*Company G - consisted of many men from

*Company H - consisted of many men from

*Company I *Company K - consisted of many men from

According to the

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Commanders

* Colonel William L. McMillen *

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Jefferson Brumback - commanded at the

Notable members

* 1st Lieutenant

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, Company G -

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recipient for action at the battle of Nashville, December 16, 1864 * Private

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, Company G - Medal of Honor recipient for action at the battle of Nashville, December 16, 1864 *

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William Robert Warnock -

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from

, 1901–1905; commander of the Ohio

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, 1913–1914

References

Works cited

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External links

Ohio in the Civil War: 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry by Larry Stevens

National flag of the 95th Ohio Infantry (probably an unofficial first issue)

National flag of the 95th Ohio Infantry

Regimental flag of the 95th Ohio Infantry

Guidon of the 95th Ohio Infantry

Another guidon of the 95th Ohio Infantry

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