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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Philadelphia May 15-30, 1862. It mustered out June 1, 1865.<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010 | This regiment was organized at Philadelphia May 15-30, 1862. It mustered out June 1, 1865.<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System],(accessed 6 December 2010.</ref> This company was also known as "The Corn Exchange Regiment" | ||
For more information on the history of the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | For more information on the history of the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/118th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 118th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#118th 118th Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive | ||
=== 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 Officers and Staff - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thofficers.html Roster]<br> | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thofficers.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoa.html Roster]<br> | Company A - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoa.html Roster]<br> | ||
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Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcof.html Roster]<br> | Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcof.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcog.html Roster]<br> | Company G - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcog.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company H - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoh.html Roster]<br> | Company H - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoh.html Roster]<br> | ||
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcok.html Roster]<br> | Company K - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcok.html Roster]<br> | ||
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thunassigned.html Roster] | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thunassigned.html Roster] | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | === Regimental History and Roster === | ||
*''Antietam to Appomattox with 118th Penna. vols., Corn | *''Antietam to Appomattox with 118th Penna. vols., Corn exchange regiment.'' By Pennsylvania Infantry. Philadelphia: J. L. Smith, 1892. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/antietamtoappoma01penn/page/n17/mode/2up Internet Archive] | ||
*''An address at the unveiling of the monument erected by the Commercial exchange association of Philadelphia.'' By Alexander Gilmore Cattel. Philadelphia: The Commercial list printing house, 1884. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/addressatunveili01catte/page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive] | *''An address at the unveiling of the monument erected by the Commercial exchange association of Philadelphia.'' By Alexander Gilmore Cattel. Philadelphia: The Commercial list printing house, 1884. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/addressatunveili01catte/page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive] | ||
*''History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers : Corn exchange regiment, from their first engagement at Antietam to Appomattox. To which is added a record of its organization and a complete roster | *''History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers : Corn exchange regiment, from their first engagement at Antietam to Appomattox. To which is added a record of its organization and a complete roster.'' By United States Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th. Philadelphia, Pa.: J.L. Smith, 1905. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/historythpennsy00smitgoog/page/n8/mode/2up Internet Archive] | ||
*The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm#sort=score+desc&q=%22118th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 2,200] men on its roster for this unit. | |||
*[https://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg112-126Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists company rosters and recruitment locations. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment. It lists each company with a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster.] It also has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment. It lists each company with a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster.] It also has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/118th.html PA Civil War] describes the history of this regiment. It also has links to additional references.<br> | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/118th.html PA Civil War] describes the history of this regiment. It also has links to additional references.<br> | ||