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5th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861)


HISTORICAL NOTES: The 5th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861) was organized at Cincinnati, April 20th, 1861, for three months service and June 20th, 1861. The Three months men mustered out July 24, 1861. The unit was reorganized for 3 years as the 5th Regiment, Ohio Infantry. OFFICERS:
  • Colonel Samuel H. Dunning
    • ASSIGNMENTS: Organized at Camp Harrison, near Cincinnati, Ohio, April 20, 1861. Mustered in May 8, 1861. Moved to Camp Dennison May 23, and duty there till June 20, 1861. Reorganized for three years' service at Camp Dennison, Ohio, June 20, 1861. Three months men mustered out July 24, 1861. SERVICE: Moved to Camp Dennison May 23, and duty there till June 20, 1861. Roster:
    The roster of this unit contains the names of 477 men.

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