35th Ohio Infantry ​in the American Civil War

Overview

The 35th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was an infantry regiment organized at Hamilton, Ohio, in August and September 1861 for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment served primarily in the Western Theater, participating in major campaigns and battles in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. It was known for its active engagement in several significant actions and for sustaining heavy losses in combat.

This unit is distinct from any other Ohio regiments with similar designations or differing service terms.

Organization & Service

The 35th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was organized at Hamilton, Ohio, under Colonel Ferdinand Van Derveer, with Lieutenant Colonels Charles L. H. Long and Henry V. N. Boynton, and Major Joseph L. Budd. The regiment mustered in during August and September 1861, numbering fewer than 900 men. On September 26, 1861, the regiment left Hamilton for Covington, Kentucky, and then moved by train along the Kentucky Central Railroad, posting detachments at key bridges and establishing headquarters at Cynthiana.

Early in its service, the regiment participated in skirmishes during the siege of Corinth, Mississippi, and was among the first Union troops to enter the Confederate works after their evacuation. The 35th Ohio took part in the Kentucky campaign against General Bragg, including the Battle of Perryville and the subsequent pursuit to Crab Orchard. The regiment was actively engaged throughout the campaigns from Murfreesboro to Chattanooga, often serving on the front lines.

At the Battle of Chickamauga, the 35th Ohio and its brigade held the extreme left of the Union line, repulsing multiple attacks and suffering heavy casualties—losing about fifty percent of those engaged. The regiment was again in the front at Missionary Ridge, being among the first to reach and capture Confederate positions and artillery on the crest. In February 1864, the regiment fought at Buzzard Roost and was stationed at Ringgold, Georgia, until the start of the Atlanta Campaign. During the Atlanta Campaign, the 35th Ohio saw action at Dalton, Resaca, Pine Mountain, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, and other engagements. The regiment was mustered out of service in August 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Siege of Corinth (Mississippi)
• Battle of Perryville (Kentucky)
• Pursuit to Crab Orchard
• Campaign from Murfreesboro to Chattanooga
• Battle of Chickamauga (Georgia)
• Battle of Missionary Ridge (Tennessee)
• Buzzard Roost (Georgia)
• Atlanta Campaign, including Dalton, Resaca, Pine Mountain, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, and other actions

Casualties

During its service, the 35th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) suffered significant losses, particularly at Chickamauga, where it lost approximately fifty percent of those engaged. Exact figures for killed, wounded, and disease-related deaths are not fully detailed in available primary sources.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel Ferdinand Van Derveer
• Lieutenant Colonel Charles L. H. Long
• Lieutenant Colonel Henry V. N. Boynton
• Major Joseph L. Budd

Regimental Roster

The full roster of the 35th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available on the regiment’s roster page. This resource provides names, ranks, and additional service details for those who served in the unit.

To view the complete roster, visit the 35th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volumes 10, 16, 23, 30, 38
• Ohio Roster Commission, Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, Vol. 3
• Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
• Fox, William F., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War
• The Union Army, Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Volume 2