5th Ohio Independent Company Sharpshooters Soldier Roster in the American Civil War -

This roster includes the known officers and enlisted men of the 5th Ohio Independent Company Sharpshooters, organized by Field & Staff and Companies A through K. Information is drawn from 19th-century state adjutant general reports, the Official Records, and verified regimental histories.

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For an overview of this regiment’s organization, service, engagements, and casualties, see the regiment summary page.

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Field & Staff

Captain Gershom M. Barber – Mustered in Dec. 5, 1862; service details noted in regimental history.
Captain David W. Botsford – Service noted; see state adjutant general reports for details.
First Lieutenant Jonathan Rickard – Service noted; see state adjutant general reports for details.
First Lieutenant Franklin H. Somers – Service noted; see state adjutant general reports for details.
First Lieutenant William N. Watson – Service noted; see state adjutant general reports for details.
Second Lieutenant William L. Stearns – Service noted; see state adjutant general reports for details.
Second Lieutenant William C. Lemon – Service noted; see state adjutant general reports for details.

Company A

As an independent company, the 5th Ohio Sharpshooters was not organized into lettered companies. All enlisted men served within the single company structure. The full roster of enlisted men is recorded in the state adjutant general reports and regimental histories.