Overview
The 167th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was an infantry regiment organized in the state of Ohio for Federal service during the American Civil War. The regiment was mustered at Hamilton, Ohio, on May 14, 16, and 17, 1864, for a term of 100 days. It served in the Union Army, primarily in the Department of West Virginia, and was composed of men from the 61st and 65th Battalions, Ohio National Guard, both from Butler County.
This regiment is distinct from other Ohio infantry regiments with different service terms.
Organization & Service
The 167th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was organized at Hamilton, Ohio, in mid-May 1864. Upon completion of its organization and muster, the regiment received orders to proceed to Charleston, West Virginia, arriving there on May 21, 1864. The regiment reported to Colonel Ewart, who was commanding the post at Charleston.
Shortly after arrival, the regiment was divided: six companies were sent to Camp Piatt, and four companies were sent to Gauley Bridge. These detachments relieved the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th West Virginia Cavalry at their respective posts. The primary duty of the 167th Ohio Infantry during its service was to guard government stores and to accompany supply trains to and from the main Federal forces operating in that region of West Virginia. The regiment did not participate in major field engagements and was primarily assigned to garrison and guard duties. The 167th Ohio Infantry was mustered out of service on September 8, 1864.
Research This Regiment Further
If you’d like to explore this unit’s history in more depth, regimental histories and Civil War reference works offer valuable detail.
Engagements & Campaigns
- Guard and garrison duty at Charleston, Camp Piatt, and Gauley Bridge, West Virginia (May–September 1864)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 167th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) are not detailed in primary sources. Available records indicate the regiment did not participate in major combat and primarily performed guard duty.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Thomas Moore
- Lieutenant Colonel James E. Newton
- Major John F. Bender
Regimental Roster
The full roster of the 167th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster provides names, ranks, and other service details for members of the regiment.
To view the complete roster, visit the 167th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, relevant volumes
- Ohio Roster Commission, Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, Vol. 8
- Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- The Union Army, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)