95th Ohio Infantry ​in the American Civil War

Overview

The 95th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was an infantry regiment organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, on August 19, 1862, for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment served primarily in the Western Theater and was involved in several major campaigns and battles, including the Vicksburg Campaign, the battles of Richmond (Kentucky), Brice’s Cross Roads, Tupelo, and Nashville. The 95th Ohio Infantry was noted for its heavy losses and active participation in key operations against Confederate forces.

Organization & Service

The 95th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered into service on August 19, 1862. The regiment received marching orders the following day and moved to Lexington, Kentucky. Shortly after arrival, it participated in its first engagement at the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky, suffering significant losses: 8 killed, 47 wounded, and approximately 600 captured. The captured men were exchanged in November 1862.

After reorganization and drill during the winter, the regiment was ordered south in May 1863 to join the Vicksburg Campaign. The 95th Ohio took part in siege operations, including canal digging, picket duty, and living under bombardment. It was commended by General Sherman for being the first to enter and capture a Confederate battery of four guns and 60 men. The regiment also participated in the unsuccessful assault on Vicksburg’s defenses, incurring further casualties.

Following the fall of Vicksburg, the regiment joined the advance on Jackson, Mississippi, and later went into winter quarters near Memphis, Tennessee. In June 1864, the 95th Ohio joined an expedition targeting the Mobile & Ohio Railroad near Tupelo, Mississippi. At Brice’s Cross Roads, the regiment entered the fight with 19 officers and 300 men, but returned to Memphis with only 9 officers and about 150 men, having lost half its strength. In July, the regiment, now numbering just over 100, participated in further actions at Harrisburg, Tupelo, and Old Town Creek.

The 95th Ohio Infantry later fought at the Battle of Nashville and took part in the pursuit of Hood’s Confederate army. The regiment subsequently moved south, participating in the reduction of Mobile and other Confederate forts. The unit was mustered out of service on August 14, 1865.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Battle of Richmond, Kentucky (August 1862)
• Vicksburg Campaign (May–July 1863)
• Siege of Vicksburg
• Capture of Jackson, Mississippi
• Operations around Big Black River
• Brice’s Cross Roads (June 1864)
• Harrisburg, Tupelo, and Old Town Creek (July 1864)
• Battle of Nashville (December 1864)
• Pursuit of Hood’s army
• Reduction of Mobile and other forts (1865)

Casualties

Of the 1,085 officers and men who served in the 95th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service), 528 were killed in battle or died of wounds or disease during their service. Detailed breakdowns of killed, wounded, and disease losses may vary in different sources.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel William L. McMillen
• Lieutenant Colonel Jefferson Brumback
• Major James M. Stewart
• Major William R. Warnock

Regimental Roster

The full roster of the 95th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster provides names, ranks, and service details for those who served in the regiment.

To view the complete roster, visit the 95th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, various volumes
• Ohio Adjutant General’s Report
• 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, Volume 2