Overview
The 130th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was an infantry regiment from Ohio that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Organized in May 1864, the regiment was composed primarily of men from Lucas and Fulton counties, drawn from the 1st Regiment Ohio National Guard and the 75th Battalion Ohio National Guard. The unit was mustered in for a service term of 100 days and primarily performed guard and fatigue duties in the Eastern Theater.
Organization & Service
The 130th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was organized at Johnson’s Island, Ohio, from May 13 to 31, 1864. The regiment assembled at Toledo and reported to Brigadier General Hill at Sandusky for consolidation and muster-in. Its initial assignment was to guard Confederate prisoners at Johnson’s Island.
On June 4, 1864, the regiment traveled by rail to Washington, D.C., remaining there for three days before embarking on the transport George Weems. The 130th reported to General Benjamin Butler at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia, and was subsequently ordered to Point of Rocks. The regiment’s duties included drilling, constructing rifle-pits, and picketing the lines. On June 21, the unit marched to Deep Bottom, Virginia, where it remained until August 11. The regiment was mustered out at Toledo, Ohio, on September 22, 1864, upon the expiration of its 100-day term of service.
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Engagements & Campaigns
- Guard duty at Johnson’s Island, Ohio
- Duty at Washington, D.C.
- Bermuda Hundred, Virginia
- Point of Rocks, Virginia
- Deep Bottom, Virginia
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 130th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) are not detailed in primary sources. The regiment primarily performed guard and fatigue duties and did not participate in major combat operations.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Charles H. Phillips
- Lieutenant Colonel John Faskin
- Major Elijah B. Hall
Regimental Roster
The complete roster of the 130th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available on the regiment’s roster page. This resource provides names, ranks, and additional service details valuable for genealogical research.
To view the full roster, visit the 130th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. 36, Part 2
- Ohio Roster Commission, Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, Vol. 8
- Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- The Union Army, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)