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Alexandria (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
––––– Enlisted men,–––––121211–8 Casualties by Engagements. 1861. July 21, Bull Run, Va.,–––––114–11–8 The members of the 5th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, in response to the President's call for troops, assembled in Boston April 19, 1861; and, their numbers increased by one company from the 1st Infantry, M. V. M., and four from the 7th, the regiment left the State April 21, and was mustered into the United States service May 1, at Washington. It remained in camp near Alexandria, Va., until July 16, when it took up the line of march to Centreville, and on the 21st took part in the battle of Bull Run. After the battle the regiment remained at Washington until its return to Massachusetts for muster out, July 30. Its term of service having expired, July 19, when at the front, it had volunteered for the succeeding days of service. At the call for pine-months troops in August, 1862, the officers of the 5th Infantry tendered to the governme
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
he line of march to Centreville, and on the 21st took part in the battle of Bull Run. After the battle the regiment remained at Washington until its return to Massachusetts for muster out, July 30. Its term of service having expired, July 19, when at the front, it had volunteered for the succeeding days of service. At the call fC., and later in a reconnoissance toward Kinston and an expedition to Cove Creek, N. C. On June 20, 1863, the regiment's term of service expired, and, reaching Massachusetts June 26, it was mustered out at Camp Wenham, July 2. In the summer of 1864 the 5th Infantry was again mustered into the service of the United States, and le5th Infantry was again mustered into the service of the United States, and left Massachusetts for 100 days, which it spent in camp at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, several companies being detached for duty at various forts in Maryland. Its service was ended Nov. 1, 1864, and it was mustered out at Readville, Mass., Nov. 16, 1864.
Centreville (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
1861. July 21, Bull Run, Va.,–––––114–11–8 The members of the 5th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, in response to the President's call for troops, assembled in Boston April 19, 1861; and, their numbers increased by one company from the 1st Infantry, M. V. M., and four from the 7th, the regiment left the State April 21, and was mustered into the United States service May 1, at Washington. It remained in camp near Alexandria, Va., until July 16, when it took up the line of march to Centreville, and on the 21st took part in the battle of Bull Run. After the battle the regiment remained at Washington until its return to Massachusetts for muster out, July 30. Its term of service having expired, July 19, when at the front, it had volunteered for the succeeding days of service. At the call for pine-months troops in August, 1862, the officers of the 5th Infantry tendered to the government the services of the regiment, and on Oct. 22, 1862, it left the State for New Berne, N
Williamston (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
for muster out, July 30. Its term of service having expired, July 19, when at the front, it had volunteered for the succeeding days of service. At the call for pine-months troops in August, 1862, the officers of the 5th Infantry tendered to the government the services of the regiment, and on Oct. 22, 1862, it left the State for New Berne, N. C., five of the companies being newly recruited. Remaining in camp only a few days after arrival, it set out on November 3 on an expedition to Williamston, N. C., and in December, 1862, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition, engaging in the battles of Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboroa. It also took part, in April, 1863, in two expeditions for the relief of Washington, N. C., and later in a reconnoissance toward Kinston and an expedition to Cove Creek, N. C. On June 20, 1863, the regiment's term of service expired, and, reaching Massachusetts June 26, it was mustered out at Camp Wenham, July 2. In the summer of 1864 the 5th Infantry was aga
Kinston (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
of the companies being newly recruited. Remaining in camp only a few days after arrival, it set out on November 3 on an expedition to Williamston, N. C., and in December, 1862, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition, engaging in the battles of Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboroa. It also took part, in April, 1863, in two expeditions for the relief of Washington, N. C., and later in a reconnoissance toward Kinston and an expedition to Cove Creek, N. C. On June 20, 1863, the regiment's term of sKinston and an expedition to Cove Creek, N. C. On June 20, 1863, the regiment's term of service expired, and, reaching Massachusetts June 26, it was mustered out at Camp Wenham, July 2. In the summer of 1864 the 5th Infantry was again mustered into the service of the United States, and left Massachusetts for 100 days, which it spent in camp at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, several companies being detached for duty at various forts in Maryland. Its service was ended Nov. 1, 1864, and it was mustered out at Readville, Mass., Nov. 16, 1864.
Whitehall (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
he succeeding days of service. At the call for pine-months troops in August, 1862, the officers of the 5th Infantry tendered to the government the services of the regiment, and on Oct. 22, 1862, it left the State for New Berne, N. C., five of the companies being newly recruited. Remaining in camp only a few days after arrival, it set out on November 3 on an expedition to Williamston, N. C., and in December, 1862, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition, engaging in the battles of Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboroa. It also took part, in April, 1863, in two expeditions for the relief of Washington, N. C., and later in a reconnoissance toward Kinston and an expedition to Cove Creek, N. C. On June 20, 1863, the regiment's term of service expired, and, reaching Massachusetts June 26, it was mustered out at Camp Wenham, July 2. In the summer of 1864 the 5th Infantry was again mustered into the service of the United States, and left Massachusetts for 100 days, which it spent in camp at
Bull Run, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
––––––11 Died by accident or disease,— 3 months,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,–––––––1––1–2 9 months,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––111–22–22213 100 days,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,–––––121211–8 Total losses,— 3 months,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,–––––115–12111 9 months,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––111–22–22213 100 days,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,–––––121211–8 Casualties by Engagements. 1861. July 21, Bull Run, Va.,–––––114–11–8 The members of the 5th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, in response to the President's call for troops, assembled in Boston April 19, 1861; and, their numbers increased by one company from the 1st Infantry, M.
Washington, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
5th Infantry tendered to the government the services of the regiment, and on Oct. 22, 1862, it left the State for New Berne, N. C., five of the companies being newly recruited. Remaining in camp only a few days after arrival, it set out on November 3 on an expedition to Williamston, N. C., and in December, 1862, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition, engaging in the battles of Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboroa. It also took part, in April, 1863, in two expeditions for the relief of Washington, N. C., and later in a reconnoissance toward Kinston and an expedition to Cove Creek, N. C. On June 20, 1863, the regiment's term of service expired, and, reaching Massachusetts June 26, it was mustered out at Camp Wenham, July 2. In the summer of 1864 the 5th Infantry was again mustered into the service of the United States, and left Massachusetts for 100 days, which it spent in camp at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, several companies being detached for duty at various forts in Maryland.
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
left the State for New Berne, N. C., five of the companies being newly recruited. Remaining in camp only a few days after arrival, it set out on November 3 on an expedition to Williamston, N. C., and in December, 1862, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition, engaging in the battles of Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboroa. It also took part, in April, 1863, in two expeditions for the relief of Washington, N. C., and later in a reconnoissance toward Kinston and an expedition to Cove Creek, N. C. On June 20, 1863, the regiment's term of service expired, and, reaching Massachusetts June 26, it was mustered out at Camp Wenham, July 2. In the summer of 1864 the 5th Infantry was again mustered into the service of the United States, and left Massachusetts for 100 days, which it spent in camp at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, several companies being detached for duty at various forts in Maryland. Its service was ended Nov. 1, 1864, and it was mustered out at Readville, Mass., Nov. 16, 1864.
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 51
left the State for New Berne, N. C., five of the companies being newly recruited. Remaining in camp only a few days after arrival, it set out on November 3 on an expedition to Williamston, N. C., and in December, 1862, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition, engaging in the battles of Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboroa. It also took part, in April, 1863, in two expeditions for the relief of Washington, N. C., and later in a reconnoissance toward Kinston and an expedition to Cove Creek, N. C. On June 20, 1863, the regiment's term of service expired, and, reaching Massachusetts June 26, it was mustered out at Camp Wenham, July 2. In the summer of 1864 the 5th Infantry was again mustered into the service of the United States, and left Massachusetts for 100 days, which it spent in camp at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, several companies being detached for duty at various forts in Maryland. Its service was ended Nov. 1, 1864, and it was mustered out at Readville, Mass., Nov. 16, 1864.
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