Overview
The 148th 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 Marietta, Ohio, in May 1864, the regiment was composed primarily of men from the 46th Regiment, Ohio National Guard (Washington County), and the 26th Battalion (Vinton County). The unit was mustered in for a term of 100 days and served in the Eastern Theater, primarily in garrison and support roles during the summer of 1864.
Organization & Service
The 148th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was organized at Marietta, Ohio, on May 17 and 18, 1864. The regiment was formed from the 46th Regiment, Ohio National Guard, and the 26th Battalion, Ohio National Guard. Colonel Thomas W. Moore was appointed as commanding officer, with Lieutenant Colonel Isaac B. Kinkead and Major William L. Edmiston as principal field officers.
On May 23, 1864, the regiment departed Marietta for active duty. After a period of approximately ten days stationed at Harper’s Ferry, the regiment was ordered to Washington, D.C. On June 9, it left Washington for White House, Virginia, and two days later proceeded to Bermuda Hundred, arriving on June 12. The following day, the regiment moved into General Butler’s entrenchments at the front. On June 16, seven companies under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Kinkead were detached and sent to City Point, Virginia, where they performed guard and garrison duties. The regiment remained in these positions until August 29, when it left City Point and returned to Marietta, Ohio. The 148th Ohio Infantry was mustered out of service at Marietta on September 14, 1864.
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Engagements & Campaigns
- Duty at Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia (May–June 1864)
- Garrison and support duty at Washington, D.C. (June 1864)
- Operations at White House, Virginia (June 1864)
- Bermuda Hundred, Virginia—duty in General Butler’s entrenchments (June–August 1864)
- Garrison duty at City Point, Virginia (June–August 1864)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 148th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) are not detailed in primary sources. Available records indicate that the regiment primarily performed garrison and guard duty, and suffered minimal losses during its term of service.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Thomas W. Moore
- Lieutenant Colonel Isaac B. Kinkead
- Major William L. Edmiston
Regimental Roster
The complete roster of officers and enlisted men who served in the 148th Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster includes names, ranks, and service details as recorded in official state and federal records.
To view the full roster, please visit the 148th 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, Vol. 5
- Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- Federal Publishing Company, The Union Army, Vol. 2 (1908)