107th Ohio Infantry ​in the American Civil War

Overview

The 107th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was an infantry regiment organized at Camp Cleveland, Ohio, on September 9, 1862, for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment served primarily in the Eastern and Southern theaters, participating in major campaigns and enduring significant losses in several key battles. It was mustered in for a three-year term and remained active until July 10, 1865.

The 107th Ohio Infantry is notable for its heavy casualties at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, and for its later service in South Carolina, including provost and picket duties following the Confederate surrender.

Organization & Service

The 107th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was organized at Camp Cleveland and mustered into Federal service on September 9, 1862. Colonel Seraphim Meyer was its first commanding officer. The regiment initially moved to Covington, Kentucky, but was soon ordered to Virginia, where it spent the winter of 1862–1863 at Brooks’ Station.

In April 1863, the regiment crossed the Rappahannock River and participated in the Battle of Chancellorsville, suffering heavy losses. It was then engaged at Gettysburg in July 1863, where it again sustained severe casualties. After Gettysburg, the depleted regiment joined the pursuit of the Confederate army into Virginia with only 111 muskets remaining.

In August 1863, the 107th Ohio was transferred by transport to South Carolina, where it performed picket duty for several months. In December 1864, it was ordered to Deveaux Neck, South Carolina, and engaged in several skirmishes. The regiment continued picket duty at Georgetown, South Carolina, until March 1865, then marched to Sumterville, where it captured artillery, horses, and prisoners in a successful engagement. After the Confederate surrender, the regiment performed provost duty at Charleston until it was mustered out on July 10, 1865, and returned to Ohio.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Battle of Chancellorsville (May 1863)
• Battle of Gettysburg (July 1863)
• Pursuit of Lee’s army into Virginia (July 1863)
• Operations and picket duty in South Carolina (1863–1865)
• Skirmishes at Deveaux Neck, South Carolina (December 1864)
• Engagement at Sumterville, South Carolina (March 1865)
• Provost duty at Charleston, South Carolina (April–July 1865)

Casualties

At Chancellorsville, the 107th Ohio Infantry lost 220 officers and men killed, wounded, or captured. At Gettysburg, the regiment lost over 400 killed, wounded, or captured out of about 550 engaged. During skirmishes at Deveaux Neck, 5 men were killed and 15 wounded. At Sumterville, 4 men were wounded. Total losses for the regiment are not fully detailed in available primary sources.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel Seraphim Meyer
• Lieutenant Colonel Charles Mueller
• Lieutenant Colonel John S. Cooper
• Major George Arnold
• Major Augustus Vignos
• Major Fernando C. Suhrer

Regimental Roster

The complete roster of the 107th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster provides names, ranks, and service details for those who served in the regiment.

To view the full roster, visit the 107th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. 25, 27, 35, 47
• 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, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)