Overview
The 134th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was an infantry regiment from Ohio that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Organized at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio, the regiment was mustered into service on May 6, 1864, for a term of 100 days. The unit was composed primarily of companies drawn from the Ohio National Guard, including elements from Shelby and Hancock counties. The regiment served in the Eastern Theater and was primarily assigned to guard and support duties, with limited combat engagement.
Organization & Service
The 134th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, on May 6, 1864. Its composition included two companies from the 94th Battalion Ohio National Guard (Shelby County), one company from the 58th Battalion (Hancock County), and the 4th Regiment Ohio National Guard (Shelby County). Colonel James B. Armstrong commanded the regiment, with Lieutenant Colonel David W. Todd and Major John C. Baker as field officers.
On May 7, 1864, the regiment was ordered to Cumberland, Maryland, traveling via Parkersburg, West Virginia. The unit performed guard and garrison duties at Cumberland until June 6, 1864, when it was ordered to Washington, D.C. From there, the regiment proceeded to White House, Virginia, but did not disembark. Instead, it continued to City Point, Virginia, where it was engaged in engineering tasks such as pontooning the river and constructing roads. On June 17, 1864, the regiment participated in a skirmish near Port Walthall Junction. The 134th Ohio Infantry was mustered out of service on August 31, 1864.
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Engagements & Campaigns
- Guard and garrison duty at Cumberland, Maryland (May–June 1864)
- Engineering duties at City Point, Virginia (June–August 1864)
- Skirmish near Port Walthall Junction, Virginia (June 17, 1864)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 134th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) are not detailed in primary sources. Available records indicate the regiment saw limited combat, with its principal loss occurring during the skirmish near Port Walthall Junction.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel James B. Armstrong
- Lieutenant Colonel David W. Todd
- Major John C. Baker
Regimental Roster
The full roster of the 134th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster provides names, ranks, and service details for those who served in the regiment during its 100-day term.
To view the complete roster, visit the 134th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. 37
- 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”
- Federal Publishing Company, “The Union Army,” Vol. 2 (1908)