Overview
The 167th Pennsylvania Infantry (Nine Months’ Service) was an infantry regiment from Pennsylvania that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Organized primarily from Bucks County, the regiment mustered into service at Reading between November 10 and December 6, 1862, for a nine-month term. The unit served in the Eastern Theater and was involved in several notable operations, including the defense of Suffolk, Virginia.
The regiment is recognized for its participation in the engagement at Deserted House and its role during the siege of Suffolk. Its service included assignments under various commands and concluded with duty in the Army of the Potomac before mustering out in August 1863.
Organization & Service
The 167th Pennsylvania Infantry (Nine Months’ Service) was organized at Reading, Pennsylvania, from November 10 to December 6, 1862. The regiment was composed mainly of men from Bucks County. Upon completion of organization, the unit entered United States service for a nine-month enlistment.
In December 1862, the regiment was ordered to Suffolk, Virginia, where it joined the forces under General John J. Peck. On January 30, 1863, the 167th Pennsylvania was closely engaged at the Battle of Deserted House, during which Colonel Charles A. Knoderer was mortally wounded. Subsequently, the regiment participated in the defense of Suffolk during the Confederate siege led by General James Longstreet in April and May 1863. After the lifting of the siege, the regiment joined movements toward Richmond and, in July, was attached to the Army of the Potomac as part of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Corps. The 167th Pennsylvania took part in the pursuit of General Robert E. Lee’s army following the Battle of Gettysburg. The regiment was mustered out of service at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on August 12, 1863.
Research This Regiment Further
If you’d like to explore this unit’s history in more depth, regimental histories and Civil War reference works offer valuable detail.
Engagements & Campaigns
- Battle of Deserted House (January 30, 1863)
- Siege of Suffolk (April–May 1863)
- Operations toward Richmond (mid-1863)
- Pursuit of Lee after Gettysburg (July–August 1863)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 167th Pennsylvania Infantry (Nine Months’ Service) are not fully detailed in available primary sources. It is recorded that Colonel Charles A. Knoderer was mortally wounded at Deserted House. Other losses occurred during the regiment’s service, but comprehensive numbers are not provided in the Official Records or state reports.
Some details are incomplete in surviving primary sources.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Charles A. Knoderer (mortally wounded at Deserted House)
- Colonel Joseph De Puy Davis
- Lieutenant Colonel Joseph De Puy Davis
- Lieutenant Colonel Gustav A. Worth
- Major Gustav A. Worth
- Major Jonathan Lee
Regimental Roster
The full roster of the 167th Pennsylvania Infantry (Nine Months’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster provides names, ranks, and service details for members of the regiment.
To view the complete roster, visit the 167th Pennsylvania Infantry (Nine Months’ Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. XVIII, XX, XXVII
- Pennsylvania Adjutant General’s Report, 1862–1863
- Dyer, Frederick H. Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- Fox, William F. Regimental Losses in the American Civil War
- The Union Army, Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Vol. 1