Bath, West Virginia. In June, 1863, it was with Gen. Milroy at Winchester, and on the 12th out on a reconnaissance near Cedarville, twelve miles from Winchester, it discovered a large force of infantry, cavalry and artillery, of which an immediate report was made to Gen. Milroy, who discredited the information, as he could not believe it to be Lee's army, or that Lee could have escaped from Hooker without some information to that effect. On the 14th Milroy was almost surrounded, but that night he cut his way through with a severe loss, and his army disorganized.
After the Gettysburg campaign this regiment was stationed in the vicinity of Martinsburg, remaining there until the spring of '64. Its term was about expiring when most of the men reenlisted and were given a veteran's furlough of a few weeks. In July, '64, it was again in the Shenandoah Valley in several engagements with the enemy; and on August 21 it was with Gen. Sheridan near the Potomac when he was attacked by General Early.
The regiment remained in the valley and along the Blue Ridge until the close of the war. The following is the roster:
- Col. William Firshmuth; resigned April 20, 1862.
- Col. Lewis B. Pierce: prom. From lieut. Col. April 23, 1862; disch. by Gen Order Dec 15, 1864.
- Col. Marcus A. Reno; prom. From captain 1st U.S. Cav Jan. 1, 1865; to brevet Brig.gen. vols. March 13, 1865; must. Out with regiment, July 20, 1865
- Lieut. Col. Jacob Kohler; prom. From major April 28, 1862; disch. Oct. 17 1862.
- Lieut. Col. Joseph L. Moss; disch. July 25, 1863
- Lieut. Col. William Bell; prom. From captain Co. F to major April 25, 1862; to lieut. Col. July 2, 1864; disch. by Special Order Oct. 5, 1864.
- Lieut. Col. James A. Congdon: prom. From major Jan. 1, 1865; to brevet col. and brig.-gen, March 13, 1865; resigned May 2, 1865.
- Lieut. Col. W.H. McAllister; prom. From captain May 18, 1865; must. out with regiment July 20, 1865.
- Maj. Darlus Titus; captured near Manassas, Va., Aug. 26, 1862; disch, April 25, 1864.
- Maj. Edson Gerry; prom. From captain Co. I Feb. 6, 1865; must. out with regiment July 20, 1865.
- Maj. David B. Jenkins; prom. From captain Co. F Jan. 31 1865; must. out March 21,1865; expiration of term.
- Major John Johnson; prom. From capt. Co. A May 3, 1865; must. out with regiment July 20 1865.
COMPANY M.
Capt. William Linton. Mustered in, about March, 1862: mustered out, July 20, 1865.
- Capt. William Linton; resigned June 2 1863.
- Capt. M.F. McDonald; prom. To 1st lieut: to capt. Sept. 1, 1863; disch. March 21, 1865; expiration of term.
- Capt. Henry J. Hite; prom. From 1st serg. To 2d lieut. Sept. 24, 1864; to capt. March 13 1865; must. out with company July 20, 1865; Veteran.
- 1st Lieut. George When; resigned Oct. 11, 1862
- 1st Lieut J. N. Kinkhead; prom. From 2d to 1st lieut. Jan. 1 1864; disch, March 6 1865; expiration of term.
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