Overview
The 131st Ohio Infantry (One Hundred and Thirty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry) was an infantry regiment organized for 100 days’ service during the American Civil War. Raised in Ohio and mustered into Union service in May 1864, the regiment was composed primarily of men from Montgomery County, drawn from the 2nd and 12th Ohio National Guard regiments. The unit served in the Eastern Theater, primarily on garrison duty in Maryland.
Organization & Service
The 131st Ohio Infantry (100 Days’ Service) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered in on May 14, 1864. The regiment consisted mainly of men from the 2nd and 12th Ohio National Guard, with the exception of Captain Beard’s company of the 12th, which was assigned to the 132nd Ohio Infantry. Upon organization, the regiment was ordered to Baltimore, Maryland, where it arrived shortly after mustering in.
In Baltimore, the 131st Ohio Infantry was assigned to garrison duty at Fort McHenry, Fort Marshall, and Federal Hill. The regiment remained stationed at these posts throughout its term of service, performing guard and defensive duties. On August 19, 1864, the regiment departed Baltimore for Ohio, arriving at Columbus on August 21. The men were mustered out of service on August 25, 1864, upon the expiration of their 100-day term.
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Engagements & Campaigns
- Garrison duty at Fort McHenry, Fort Marshall, and Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland (May–August 1864)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 131st Ohio Infantry (100 Days’ Service) are not detailed in primary sources. The regiment primarily performed garrison duty and did not participate in major combat operations.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel John G. Lowe
- Lieutenant Colonel Levi Waltz
- Major Elijah Culbert
Regimental Roster
The complete roster of the 131st Ohio Infantry (100 Days’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster provides names, ranks, and company assignments for those who served in the regiment.
To view the full roster, visit the 131st Ohio Infantry (100 Days’ Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- The Union Army, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)
- Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion
- Dyer, Frederick H. Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I