31st Pennsylvania Regiment Infantry, 2nd PA Reserve Soldier Roster in the American Civil War

This roster includes the known officers and enlisted men of the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry (2nd Pennsylvania Reserve) (Three Years’ Service), organized by Field & Staff and Companies A through K. Information is drawn from 19th-century state adjutant general reports, the Official Records, and verified regimental histories.

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For an overview of this regiment’s organization, service, engagements, and casualties, see the regiment summary page.

Field & Staff

• Colonel William B. Mann – Original commanding officer; service notes available in state reports.
• Colonel William McCandless – Promoted from Lieutenant Colonel; later commanded the regiment.
• Lieutenant Colonel Albert L. Magilton – Served as second-in-command; detailed service notes in adjutant general records.
• Lieutenant Colonel George A. Woodward – Promoted from Major; service details in official reports.
• Lieutenant Colonel Patrick McDonough – Later promoted; also served as company commander.
• Major George A. Woodward – Later promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
• Major Horace Neide – Service notes in state records.
• Major Patrick McDonough – Also listed as Lieutenant Colonel.
• Major Richard Ellis – Service notes in state records.

Company A

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Company B

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Company C

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Company D

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Company E

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Company F

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Company G

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Company H

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Company I

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Company K

• Captain ______ – Service notes.
• First Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.
• Second Lieutenant ______ – Service notes.

Non-Commissioned Staff

• Sergeant Major ______ – Service notes.
• Quartermaster Sergeant ______ – Service notes.
• Commissary Sergeant ______ – Service notes.
• Hospital Steward ______ – Service notes.

Unassigned Recruits

Some recruits and late enlistees may not be assigned to specific companies in available records. Their names and service details, when found, are included here.

Consolidations or Transfers

Upon muster out in June 1864, veterans and recruits of the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry (2nd Pennsylvania Reserve) (Three Years’ Service) were transferred to the 191st Pennsylvania Infantry. Details of individual transfers are noted in state adjutant general reports where available.

Sources & Notes

• Official Records of the War of the Rebellion, Series I, relevant volumes and parts.
• State Adjutant General Report for Pennsylvania (various years; see volumes covering the 31st Infantry/2nd Reserves).
• Dyer’s Compendium.
• Fox, “Regimental Losses in the American Civil War.”
• The Union Army, Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Volume 1.