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118th Pennsylvania Infantry
| Company Unknown | |
James Gwyn
James Gwyn - Colonel |
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After serving in the 23rd PV, James GWYN was appointed Lt Col in the new 118th PV (Corn Exchange Regiment)in Aug 1862. He succeeded Col Provest as CO at Sheppardstown Ford Sept 1862. Promoted to Col. Served as 118th CO until wounded @ the Wilderness (May 1864). Promoted to Bvt Brig Gen; served in 5th Corps @ Petersburg to Five Forks. Wounded again. Promoted to Bvt Maj Gen. He took CSA surrender at Appomattox. In all, served in 28 Battles or engagements.
Contact Name: Joseph F BeglanDate Added: 1/22/2006
| Company A | |
George Alfred Schaffer
George Alfred Schaffer - 2nd Lieutenant |
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No comments
Contact Name: David GardnerDate Added: 9/14/2013
| Company A | |
William Smith
William Smith - Private |
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anyone have ancestor in company a
Contact Name: chris smithDate Added: 12/16/2007
| Company C | |
James J Donnelly
James J Donnelly - 1st Lieutenant |
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No comments
Contact Name: david brinkDate Added: 7/13/2006
| Company E | |
Lewis Hansell
Lewis Hansell - Private |
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Joined in August 1862 - wounded at Fredericksburg December 1862 - spent the rest of his 3 year enlistment in the VRC.
Contact Name: Ed ShortDate Added: 2/12/2008
| Company F | |
John B. Erb
John B. Erb - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: Nancy ReganDate Added: 8/4/2007
| Company G | |
Charles P Colflesh
Charles P Colflesh - Private |
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Charles enlisted as a private at the age of 58 or 59. He fought for the first time at the battle of Shepherdstown Wounded at Shepherdstown, W. Va., September 20, 1862; He recovered and returned to the army in 1864. He was killed at the battle for Weldon railroad during the siege of Petersburg, October 1, 1864; burial record, died October 18. 1864; buried in Poplar Grove National Cemetery, Petersburg, Va., div. C, sec. F, grave, 17
Contact Name: Joe ColfleshDate Added: 11/3/2005
| Company H | |
Robert M Dawson
Robert M Dawson - Private |
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Robert M. Dawson was my great-great grandfather. He enlisted August 23, 1864 and was discharged May 27, 1865 at Portsmouth, VA
Contact Name: Sharon HerrDate Added: 2/2/2010
| Company H | |
Thomas Jefferson Reynolds
Thomas Jefferson Reynolds - Private |
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Wounded at Fredericksburg, Va., December 13, 1862; discharged by General Order, June 6, 1865.
I would like to know if he was returned to active duty before being discharged.
Contact Name: Allan ReynoldsI would like to know if he was returned to active duty before being discharged.
Date Added: 6/17/2008
| Company I | |
John Hutton
John Hutton - Private |
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John Hutton died at Andersonville, 9/5/1864, grave #7965
Contact Name: Amy WaltzDate Added: 5/1/2006
| Company I | |
Isaac Lower
Isaac Lower - Private |
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Previously served in Spear's Independent Company, Pennsylvania Militia Infantry (Philadelphia City Police) from 17 June 1863 until 21 July 1863.
Enlisted in as a Private on 12 August 1863.
Mustered out on 1 June 1865 at Washington, DC.
Contact Name: Eric StoneEnlisted in as a Private on 12 August 1863.
Mustered out on 1 June 1865 at Washington, DC.
Date Added: 5/13/2010
| Company I | |
Thomas A Morrison
Thomas A Morrison - Private |
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Enlisted as a Private on 21 August 1862.
Killed on 20 September 1862 at Shepherdstown, WV.
Contact Name: Eric StoneKilled on 20 September 1862 at Shepherdstown, WV.
Date Added: 5/7/2010