Overview
The 193rd Pennsylvania Infantry (100 Days’ Service) was an infantry regiment organized in Pennsylvania for Union service during the American Civil War. Mustered in at Camp Howe, Pittsburgh, on July 19, 1864, the regiment served a short-term enlistment of 100 days. The unit was primarily composed of men from Lawrence, Warren, and Allegheny counties. The 193rd Pennsylvania operated in the Middle Department, focusing on railroad security and provost duties rather than active campaigning.
Organization & Service
The 193rd Pennsylvania Infantry (100 Days’ Service) was organized at Camp Howe, Pittsburgh, and mustered into United States service on July 19, 1864. Company E was recruited in Lawrence County, part of Company I in Warren County, and the remainder of the companies in Allegheny County. Shortly after organization, the regiment moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where it was assigned to Nagle’s Brigade.
During its term, the regiment was tasked with guarding the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad and performing provost guard duty in and around Wilmington, Delaware. These duties were critical to maintaining Union lines of communication and transportation in the region. The regiment was mustered out at Pittsburgh on November 9, 1864. Before discharge, Captain McMunn of Company A facilitated the reenlistment of a number of men, who were then transferred to other regiments serving at the front according to their preferences.
Research This Regiment Further
If you’d like to explore this unit’s history in more depth, regimental histories and Civil War reference works offer valuable detail.
Engagements & Campaigns
- Guard duty along the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad (July–November 1864)
- Provost guard duty in and around Wilmington, Delaware (July–November 1864)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 193rd Pennsylvania Infantry (100 Days’ Service) are not detailed in primary sources. The regiment primarily performed guard and provost duties and did not participate in major engagements.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel John B. Clark
- Lieutenant Colonel James W. Ballentine
- Major Horatio K. Tyler
Regimental Roster
The full roster of the 193rd Pennsylvania 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 during its term of service.
To view the complete roster, visit the 193rd Pennsylvania Infantry (100 Days’ Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I
- Pennsylvania Adjutant General’s Report
- Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- The Union Army, Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Vol. 1