144th Ohio Infantry ​in the American Civil War

Overview

The 144th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was an infantry regiment from Ohio that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Organized at Camp Chase on May 11, 1864, the regiment was composed primarily of men from the 64th Battalion, Ohio National Guard (Wood County), and the 19th Battalion (Wyandotte County). The unit was mustered in for a term of 100 days’ service and was primarily assigned to garrison and guard duties in the Middle Department and the Shenandoah Valley.

The regiment’s service included duty in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, with detachments participating in notable engagements such as the Battle of Monocacy Junction and actions near Berryville, Virginia. The 144th Ohio Infantry was mustered out in late August 1864 upon completion of its service term.

Organization & Service

The 144th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered into service on May 11, 1864. The regiment was quickly ordered to report to General Lew Wallace in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon arrival, Companies G and K were detached for duty in the city’s fortifications, while the remainder of the regiment was assigned to General Morris at Fort McHenry.

Subsequent detachments included Company E being sent to Wilmington, Delaware; Company B to Camp Parole near Annapolis, Maryland; and Company I to Fort Dix at the Relay House. On May 18, the regiment was relieved from Fort McHenry and ordered to the Relay House. Companies B, G, and I later participated in the engagement at Monocacy Junction, suffering casualties and prisoners.

On July 13, the regiment was ordered to Washington, D.C., and then moved toward Winchester, Virginia, halting at Snicker’s Gap before returning toward Washington. The regiment was soon redirected toward the Shenandoah Valley, moving via Harper’s Ferry. On August 13, a detachment guarding a train near Berryville, Virginia, was attacked by Mosby’s command, resulting in additional losses. The regiment was mustered out of service on August 24 and August 31, 1864, at the expiration of its term.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Garrison and guard duty in Baltimore, Maryland
• Battle of Monocacy Junction (July 9, 1864)
• Operations in the Shenandoah Valley, including movement to Snicker’s Gap and Harper’s Ferry
• Action near Berryville, Virginia (August 13, 1864)

Casualties

• At Monocacy Junction, Companies B, G, and I lost approximately 50 men killed, wounded, or captured.
• Near Berryville, Virginia, a detachment lost 5 killed, 6 wounded, and 60 captured.
• Total losses for the regiment during its 100 days’ service are not fully detailed in available primary sources.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel Samuel H. Hunt
• Lieutenant Colonel Frederick R. Miller
• Major Marquis D. L. Buell

Regimental Roster

The complete roster of the 144th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available on the regiment’s roster page. This resource provides names, ranks, and additional service details valuable for genealogical and historical research.

To view the full roster, visit the 144th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. 37, Part 1
• Ohio Roster Commission, Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, Vol. 7
• 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