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For more information on the history of this unit, see: | For more information on the history of this unit, see: | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf3.htm#53rd 53rd Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive. | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/53rd_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry] at Wikipedia. | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived, though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Field and Staff officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53dofficers.html Roster]<br> | Field and Staff officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53dofficers.html Roster]<br> | ||
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Unassigned men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdunassigned.html Roster] | Unassigned men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdunassigned.html Roster] | ||
This data is from | This data is from ''History of Pennsylvania Volunteers'', Volume 2, by Samuel P. Bates. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|511685}}. | ||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,719 men on its roster for this unit. | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,719 men on its roster for this unit | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*Myers, Irvin G. ''We Might As Well Die Here: The 53d Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry.'' Shippensburg, Pa.: White Mane, 2004. {{FSC|1201853|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.8 M2mig}}. | *Myers, Irvin G. ''We Might As Well Die Here: The 53d Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry.'' Shippensburg, Pa.: White Mane, 2004. {{FSC|1201853|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.8 M2mig}}. | ||
*Wheeler, J. Herbert. ''Muster out roll of Capt. George B. Richards, Company D, 53rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, commanded by Colonel William M. Mentzer : called into service at Stevensburg, Virginia, 22 December 1863.'' (1982),{{FSC|381029|item|disp=FS | *Wheeler, J. Herbert. ''Muster out roll of Capt. George B. Richards, Company D, 53rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, commanded by Colonel William M. Mentzer : called into service at Stevensburg, Virginia, 22 December 1863.'' (1982),{{FSC|381029|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.8 M2wj}} | ||
*[http://www. | *Pa-Roots describes the organization and battles of this regiment, with a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew1.html roster] for each company and additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdbiblio.html references]. | ||
*[http://www.53rdpvi.org/ 53rd Pennsylvania infantry Co.C] has rosters, images of some soldiers, and diaries for this Company. | *[http://www.53rdpvi.org/ 53rd Pennsylvania infantry Co.C] has rosters, images of some soldiers, and diaries for this Company. | ||