Overview
The 176th Ohio Infantry (One Year Service) was an infantry regiment organized in Ohio for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was formed at multiple locations across Ohio, including Columbus, Sandusky, Wooster, Alliance, Camp Chase, and Circleville, between August 10 and September 21, 1864. It was mustered in for a one-year term and served primarily in the Western Theater, with notable duty in Tennessee.
Organization & Service
The 176th Ohio Infantry was organized at various Ohio towns and mustered into service from August 10 to September 21, 1864. Upon completion of its organization, the regiment was ordered to Nashville, Tennessee. There, it was assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 20th Army Corps. The regiment was soon detailed for provost guard duty in Nashville, a role it maintained for much of its service.
During the Battle of Nashville in December 1864, the regiment was stationed within the defensive works of the city. Only a few companies, under the command of Major William F. Cummings, were actively engaged during the battle. The remainder of the regiment continued its provost duties. The 176th Ohio Infantry remained in Nashville until it was mustered out on June 14, 1865, in accordance with orders from the War Department.
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Engagements & Campaigns
- Provost guard duty at Nashville, Tennessee (1864–1865)
- Battle of Nashville (December 15–16, 1864; limited engagement by several companies)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 176th Ohio Infantry are not detailed in available primary sources. The regiment’s service was primarily in garrison and provost duties, with limited combat engagement.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Edwin C. Mason
- Lieutenant Colonel William Nesbitt
- Major William F. Cummings
Regimental Roster
The full roster of the 176th Ohio Infantry (One Year Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster provides names, ranks, and additional service details for members of the regiment.
To view the complete roster, visit the 176th Ohio Infantry (One Year Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. 45
- 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”
- Federal Publishing Company, “The Union Army,” Vol. 2 (1908)