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105th
Pennsylvania Infantry
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105th
Pennsylvania Infantry Soldier Roster - History of Pennsylvania
Volunteers, 1861-5, Volume 3 by Samuel P Bates, 1869
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| Regimental History |
| One Hundred and Fifth Infantry. — Cols., Amor A.
McKnight, William W. Corbett, Calvin A. Craig, James Miller;
Lieut.-Cols., William W. Corbett, Calvin A. Craig, J. W. Greenawalt, L.
B. Duff, Oliver C. Reddie; Majs., Mungo M. Dick, J. W. Greenawalt, Levi
B. Duff, John C. Conser, James Miller. The 105th was raised mainly in
the counties of Jefferson, Clarion and Clearfield ; was organized at
Pittsburg in Sept. and Oct., 1861, and mustered into the U. S. service
for a three years' term. It was ordered to Washington in October and
assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, 3d corps, in camp near
Alexandria. Leaving camp on March 17, 1862, the regiment took part in
the siege of Yorktown and the battles of Williamsburg and Fair Oaks. In
the latter engagement the troops fought like veterans, holding their
position unsupported until nearly surrounded. Three companies were on
special duty at the opening of the action and being unable to reach the
regiment in its exposed position fought with the 57th Pa. After a month
spent on picket duty the 105th was again in action at Glendale and
Malvern hill, and by the time it reached Harrison's landing the ranks
were so reduced by wounds and sickness that less than 100 were fit for
active duty. While posted along the rail-road between Manassas and
Warrenton Junction, Cos. B, G and H were captured by the enemy. An
engagement resulted at Bristoe Station, by the 1st and Hooker's
divisions, on Aug. 29, and the following day of the entire army at Bull
Run, where once more the gallant work of the 105th resulted in the loss
of many of its bravest. The regiment was specially complimented by Gen.
Kearny for its gallantry. September and October were spent at Washington
which place the command left on Oct. 28, and after some scouting near
Leesburg arrived at Falmouth on Nov. 24. Its next battle was
Fredericksburg, after which the winter was spent in camp near Brandy
Station. At Chancellorsville in May, 1863, the troops were warmly
engaged and many won the Kearny medal of honor. The first two weeks of
June were spent at Banks ford and then the troops started northward. At
Gettysburg many fell and after the return to Virginia engagements
followed at Auburn, Kelly's ford, and Locust Grove in the Mine Run
campaign late in November. At the end of that campaign the camp at
Brandy Station was occupied for the winter, and on Dec. 28, 1863, nearly
the entire regiment reenlisted. At the Wilderness and Spottsylvania in
May, 1864, the regiment did its share of the fighting and then moved to
Petersburg with the army, where it took part in the operations of the
10th corps in August and the movements upon the Weldon railroad in
October and December. On Sept. 5 the remainder of the 63d was added to
the regiment and in March, 1865, about 300 new recruits were received.
At Sailor's creek the 105th was actively engaged, after which it
returned to Alexandria. It participated in the grand review at
Washington and was mustered out in that city on July 11, 1865. Out of a
total of 2,040 the regiment lost 309 members by death from wounds or
disease and 199 were reported missing, but its record through all its
long term of service was one of unwavering devotion to the cause,
combined with heroic courage. |
Footnotes:
Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing
Company, 1908 - Volume 1
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