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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio|Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio Military Records|Ohio Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]5th Regiment, Ohio Infantry'' | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio|Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio Military Records|Ohio Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio in the Civil War]][[Ohio in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio Civil War Union Units 1st through 8th]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]5th Regiment, Ohio Infantry'' | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
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The 5th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 20, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out July 26, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | The 5th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 20, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out July 26, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | ||
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=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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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. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | 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. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Companies by County: | Companies by County: | ||
Three Years Service<br>Company A - Formerly part of the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati and Hamilton County.<br>Company B - Also known as "Cincinnati Highland Guards". Many men from Hamilton County.<br>Company C - Formerly the Rover Guards. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company D - Formerly the Cincinnati Highland Guards. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company E - Formerly the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company F - Formerly the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company G - Formerly the Cincinnati Zouaves. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company H - Also known as the "River Boatmen Company". Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company I - Also known as the "Printer Company". Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company K - Formerly the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati. | Three Years Service<br>Company A - Formerly part of the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati and Hamilton County.<br>Company B - Also known as "Cincinnati Highland Guards". Many men from Hamilton County.<br>Company C - Formerly the Rover Guards. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company D - Formerly the Cincinnati Highland Guards. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company E - Formerly the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company F - Formerly the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company G - Formerly the Cincinnati Zouaves. Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company H - Also known as the "River Boatmen Company". Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company I - Also known as the "Printer Company". Many men from Cincinnati.<br>Company K - Formerly the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati. | ||
<br>County listing from Steve Ward's ''Buckeyes All'', Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page,[http://ohiocivilwar.com/cw5.html 5th Ohio Infantry]. (accessed on March 17,2011) <br><br> | <br>County listing from Steve Ward's ''Buckeyes All'', Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page,[http://ohiocivilwar.com/cw5.html 5th Ohio Infantry]. (accessed on March 17,2011) <br><br> | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Ohio_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:Ohio_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | ||