58th Ohio Infantry ​in the American Civil War

Overview

The 58th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was an infantry regiment from Ohio that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Organized at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio, between October 1, 1861, and January 28, 1862, the regiment was mustered in for a three-year term of service. The 58th Ohio participated in several major campaigns and battles in the Western Theater, including Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, and Vicksburg.

This regiment is distinct from any other Ohio infantry units with different service terms.

Organization & Service

The 58th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, from October 1, 1861, to January 28, 1862. The regiment remained at Camp Chase for training until February 1862, when it was transported by rail to Cincinnati and then by steamer to Fort Donelson, Tennessee. Arriving on February 13, the regiment participated in the assault on Fort Donelson, holding its position during a Confederate attack and remaining on the line until the fort’s surrender on February 16.

Following Fort Donelson, the 58th Ohio moved to Pittsburg Landing and entered the Battle of Shiloh on the morning of April 7, 1862 (the second day of fighting), remaining under fire until late afternoon. The regiment then took part in the advance on Corinth, Mississippi, and occupied the town after its evacuation by Confederate forces.

After Corinth, the regiment participated in a reconnaissance down the Mississippi River, capturing a Confederate steamer near Milliken’s Bend, Louisiana. The 58th Ohio was engaged at Chickasaw Bluffs, suffering significant casualties, and subsequently took part in the expedition to Arkansas Post, playing a prominent role in its capture in January 1863. In March, the regiment joined an expedition up the Yazoo River to Deer Creek, engaging in a three-day fight with some losses. The 58th Ohio also fought at Grand Gulf, sustaining heavy casualties, and then joined the land forces at Vicksburg, remaining there until ordered home. The regiment was mustered out on January 14, 1865.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Fort Donelson (February 1862)
• Battle of Shiloh (April 1862)
• Advance on and occupation of Corinth (April–May 1862)
• Reconnaissance near Milliken’s Bend, Louisiana
• Chickasaw Bluffs (December 1862)
• Arkansas Post (January 1863)
• Expedition to Deer Creek (March 1863)
• Grand Gulf (April 1863)
• Siege of Vicksburg (May–July 1863)

Casualties

According to official reports, the 58th Ohio Infantry lost 9 killed and 43 wounded at Shiloh. At Chickasaw Bluffs, the regiment lost approximately 47 percent of those engaged. The regiment also suffered losses at Grand Gulf and during other operations. Complete casualty figures for the entire term of service are not specified in all sources.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel Valentine Bausenwein
• Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand F. Remple
• Lieutenant Colonel Peter Dister
• Lieutenant Colonel Ezra P. Jackson
• Lieutenant Colonel William S. Friesner
• Major Andrew Gallfy

Regimental Roster

The full roster of the 58th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster provides names, ranks, and additional service details where available.

To view the complete roster, visit the 58th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volumes 7, 10, 17, 24, and others as relevant
• Ohio Roster Commission, “Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion”
• Dyer, Frederick H., “A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion”
• Fox, William F., “Regimental Losses in the American Civil War”
• “The Union Army,” Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Volume 2