114th Ohio Infantry ​in the American Civil War

Overview

The 114th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was an infantry regiment organized at Camp Circleville, Ohio, in September 1862 for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment served primarily in the Western Theater, participating in major campaigns in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. It was consolidated with the 120th Ohio Infantry on November 27, 1864, and mustered out of service on July 31, 1865.

Organization & Service

The 114th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was organized at Camp Circleville, Ohio, in September 1862. The regiment was mustered into Federal service for a three-year term. Its initial commanding officers included Colonels John Cradlebaugh and John H. Kelly, with Lieut. Colonels Horatio B. Maynard and John F. McKinley, and Majors John Lynch, Emanuel Gephart, and Ephraim Brown.

In December 1862, the regiment moved by transport down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to Johnston’s Landing on the Yazoo River, joining General Sherman’s army for operations against Vicksburg. The 114th Ohio was present at the battle of Chickasaw Bayou, where it was heavily engaged on December 28 and 29, suffering several casualties. The regiment participated throughout the Vicksburg Campaign, including the battles of Port Gibson, Champion’s Hill, Big Black River, and the siege of Vicksburg. At Port Gibson, the regiment took part in a late-day charge that resulted in the capture of artillery and prisoners. The regiment also saw action at Big Black River and was engaged in the assault on Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.

Following the Vicksburg Campaign, the 114th Ohio Infantry spent the winter in operations across Louisiana and Texas. In April 1864, while stationed at Alexandria, Louisiana, the regiment was engaged at Graham’s Plantation. During its final year, the regiment was assigned to various expeditions and guard duties. On November 27, 1864, the 120th Ohio Infantry was consolidated with the 114th. The regiment was mustered out of service on July 31, 1865.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Chickasaw Bayou (December 1862)
• Vicksburg Campaign (1863)
• Port Gibson
• Champion’s Hill
• Big Black River
• Siege of Vicksburg
• Operations in Louisiana and Texas (Winter 1863–1864)
• Graham’s Plantation (April 1864)
• Various expeditions and guard duty (1864–1865)

Casualties

• Killed and wounded: 86
• Died of disease: approximately 200
• Discharged for disability: number not specified

Some details are incomplete in surviving primary sources.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel John Cradlebaugh
• Colonel John H. Kelly
• Lieutenant Colonel Horatio B. Maynard
• Lieutenant Colonel John F. McKinley
• Major John Lynch
• Major Emanuel Gephart
• Major Ephraim Brown

Regimental Roster

The full roster of the 114th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster provides names, ranks, and additional service details where available.

To view the complete roster, visit the 114th Ohio Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. XVII, XXIV, XXXII
• 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