Overview
The 179th Ohio Infantry (One Year Service) was an infantry regiment from Ohio that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Organized at Camp Chase in September 1864, the regiment was mustered in for one year of service. The unit was primarily assigned to garrison and post duty in Nashville, Tennessee, and participated in the defense of that city during the Battle of Nashville. The 179th Ohio Infantry served in the Western Theater as part of the 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 20th Corps.
Organization & Service
The 179th Ohio Infantry was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, in September 1864. The regiment was mustered into Federal service for one year. Shortly after organization, the regiment moved to Nashville, Tennessee, arriving on October 8, 1864. Upon arrival, the 179th was assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 20th Army Corps. The regiment performed garrison and post duties at Nashville, including participation in the defense of the city during the Battle of Nashville in December 1864.
Following the battle, the 179th Ohio Infantry continued to serve on post duty in Nashville until June 17, 1865. On that date, the regiment was mustered out of service in accordance with orders from the War Department.
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Engagements & Campaigns
- Garrison and post duty at Nashville, Tennessee (October 1864 – June 1865)
- Battle of Nashville (December 15–16, 1864)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 179th Ohio Infantry are not detailed in all primary sources. Available records indicate the regiment lost men to disease and in action during its service, but exact numbers are not consistently reported.
Some details are incomplete in surviving primary sources.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Harley H. Sage
- Lieutenant Colonel Peter Grubb
- Major Emanuel T. Hooker
Regimental Roster
The full roster of the 179th Ohio Infantry (One Year Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster provides names, ranks, and additional service details when available.
To view the complete roster, visit the 179th Ohio Infantry (One Year Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. 45, Part 1
- 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”
- “The Union Army,” Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Vol. 2