92nd Ohio Infantry ​in the American Civil War

Overview

The 92nd 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 Marietta and Gallipolis between September 7 and 17, 1862, the regiment was mustered in for three years’ service with a total strength of 949 officers and men. The unit served primarily in the Western Theater and participated in several major campaigns and battles, including Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and the Atlanta Campaign.

Organization & Service

The 92nd Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was organized at Camp Marietta and Gallipolis, Ohio, in September 1862. Upon completion of organization, the regiment was ordered to Point Pleasant, Virginia. In January 1863, it was transferred to Tennessee, where it took part in the battle of Hoover’s Gap in June, suffering minimal casualties. The regiment was involved in the Tullahoma Campaign and advanced to Elk River, engaging in several skirmishes near Lane’s Chapel in September 1863.

At the Battle of Chickamauga, the 92nd Ohio played a significant role as part of the rear-guard, with its actions detailed in the report of Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Putnam, Jr. The regiment was commended for its discipline and effectiveness under fire, particularly during a charge on September 20, 1863, which resulted in the capture of prisoners and enemy artillery. Following Chickamauga, the regiment assisted in the capture of Brown’s Ferry and garrisoned the position until relieved by Hooker’s Corps. It then returned to Chattanooga and participated in the assault on Missionary Ridge, where it suffered heavy losses but contributed to the capture of enemy guns and prisoners.

In 1864, the regiment was engaged at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, Pine Mountain, and Kennesaw Mountain, sustaining casualties in several of these actions. It was present at the siege of Atlanta, the battle at Utoy Creek, and the charge at Jonesboro. After the fall of Atlanta, the 92nd Ohio joined Sherman’s March to the Sea and continued into the Carolinas, fighting at Averasboro and Bentonville. The regiment was mustered out of service on June 14, 1865.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Hoover’s Gap (June 1863)
• Tullahoma Campaign
• Skirmishes near Lane’s Chapel (September 1863)
• Battle of Chickamauga
• Brown’s Ferry
• Missionary Ridge
• Rocky Face Ridge
• Resaca
• Dallas
• Pine Mountain
• Kennesaw Mountain
• Siege of Atlanta
• Utoy Creek
• Jonesboro
• Sherman’s March to the Sea
• Averasboro
• Bentonville

Casualties

At Hoover’s Gap, the regiment lost 1 man killed and a few wounded. At Chickamauga, losses included 3 commissioned officers and 15 men wounded, with 15 men missing. During the assault on Missionary Ridge, the regiment lost 33 percent of its officers and 10 percent of its men engaged within 20 minutes. At Rocky Face Ridge, the regiment lost heavily; at Resaca, 2 men were killed and 2 wounded. At Kennesaw Mountain, 1 man was killed and 2 wounded. On July 22, 1864, in front of Atlanta, the regiment lost 1 man. Total losses for the regiment are not fully detailed in available primary sources.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel Nelson H. Van Voorhes
• Colonel Benjamin D. Fearing
• Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Putnam, Jr.
• Lieutenant Colonel John C. Morrow
• Major Dioclesia A. Smith
• Major Elmer Golden

Regimental Roster

The full roster of the 92nd Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster provides names, ranks, and additional service details for members of the regiment.

To view the complete roster, visit the 92nd Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, various volumes and parts (reports and correspondence relating to the 92nd Ohio Infantry)
• Ohio Roster Commission, Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861–1866
• Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
• Fox, William F., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War
• The Union Army, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)