111th Ohio Infantry ​in the American Civil War

Overview

The 111th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was an infantry regiment organized at Camp Toledo, Ohio, on September 5 and 6, 1862, for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Composed primarily of men from Sandusky, Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Williams, and Defiance counties in northwestern Ohio, the regiment served in the Western Theater and participated in several major campaigns and battles. The unit mustered out of service on June 27, 1865.

Organization & Service

The 111th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was organized at Camp Toledo and mustered into Federal service in early September 1862. The regiment initially moved to Covington, Kentucky, where it performed various duties for nearly a year. In late 1863, the regiment was ordered to East Tennessee, where its first engagement occurred at Huff’s Ferry. The regiment sustained only a few wounded in this action, as it was positioned on the right flank and partially shielded by woods.

At Loudon Creek, the 111th Ohio engaged in a skirmish with the 6th South Carolina Sharpshooters, part of General Longstreet’s advance, suffering 4 killed and 12 wounded. During the engagement at Campbell’s Station, the regiment held the front line under concentrated Confederate artillery fire for six hours, with 8 men killed and wounded. The regiment participated in the siege of Knoxville, occupying the fort on College Hill and losing 6 men killed and wounded. Following Longstreet’s retreat, the 111th Ohio was involved in skirmishes at Blain’s Cross Roads and Dandridge, and later held an outpost position during General Schofield’s withdrawal to Knoxville.

In May 1864, the regiment joined the left wing of General Sherman’s army for the Atlanta Campaign. It marched to Tunnel Hill and skirmished near Buzzard Roost Gap. At Resaca, only seven companies were engaged, with 7 killed and 30 wounded. The regiment also suffered losses at Dallas (15 killed and wounded), and was active in the siege of Kennesaw Mountain, battles at Pine and Lost Mountains, actions along the Chattahoochee River near Nickajack Creek, Peachtree Creek, the siege of Atlanta, and skirmishes at Utoy Creek and Lovejoy’s Station. The regiment began the Atlanta Campaign with 380 men and lost 212 killed and wounded during the campaign.

After the fall of Atlanta, the 111th Ohio pursued Hood’s army into Tennessee, skirmishing at Columbia and guarding the forks of Duck River during the Union withdrawal to Franklin. At the Battle of Franklin, 180 men of the regiment were engaged, with 22 killed and 40 wounded. The regiment fought in both days of the Battle of Nashville, capturing three Confederate battle flags and many prisoners, with 7 killed and 15 wounded. Following the pursuit of Hood’s forces, the regiment was sent to North Carolina, joining General Terry’s army. It participated in the capture of Fort Anderson and skirmishes at Town Creek and Goldsboro, then performed garrison duty at Salisbury until mustering out on June 27, 1865.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Huff’s Ferry, Tennessee
• Loudon Creek, Tennessee
• Campbell’s Station, Tennessee
• Siege of Knoxville
• Blain’s Cross Roads
• Dandridge
• Atlanta Campaign (Tunnel Hill, Buzzard Roost Gap, Resaca, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain, Pine Mountain, Lost Mountain, Chattahoochee River, Nickajack Creek, Peachtree Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Utoy Creek, Lovejoy’s Station)
• Columbia, Tennessee
• Battle of Franklin, Tennessee
• Battle of Nashville, Tennessee
• Pursuit of Hood
• Fort Anderson, North Carolina
• Town Creek, North Carolina
• Goldsboro, North Carolina

Casualties

• Entered service: 1,050 men; received 85 recruits
• Discharged for disability, disease, or wounds: 234
• Died of disease: 200
• Killed in battle or died of wounds: 252
• Mustered out: 401
• Unaccounted for: 48

Casualty figures are based on regimental and state reports. Some details may vary between sources.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel John R. Bond
• Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin W. Johnson
• Lieutenant Colonel Moses R. Brailey
• Lieutenant Colonel Isaac R. Sherwood
• Major Thomas C. Norris

Regimental Roster

The complete roster of the 111th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ 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 full roster, visit the 111th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volumes 23, 30, 38, 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”
• Fox, William F., “Regimental Losses in the American Civil War”
• “The Union Army,” Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Volume 2