Historical Notes:
The Ohio 88th Infantry Regiment was organized in July, 1862, and mustered in October 27, 1862, under Colonel George W. Neff, it was placed on duty at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. When Kirby Smith threatened Cincinnati the 88th moved to Covington; but soon returned to Camp Chase. A detachment served in West Virginia and Maryland, but returned to operate against John Morgan. In October, 1863, the Regiment was ordered on duty in Cincinnati, but again returned to Camp Chase, where it remained until mustered out July 3, 1865. This was a complete and well drilled organization and if given a chance would have done good service in the field.
The regiment lost by disease 80 men.
Officers: First Organization:
Lieut.-Col., Edward A. Bratton; Maj., George C. Crum.
Second Organization:
Col., George W. Neff; Lieut.-Col, Edwin L. Webber; Majs., Peter Zinn, John W. Skiles.
Nathan S. Vincent - Superintendent of building Camp Chase Civil War prison in Columbus.
Rev. George Moody - Camp Chase commander, March-July 1862.
Colonel William P. Richardson - Camp Chase commander, Feb. 1864 -August 1865.
Norman Gay - Camp Chase surgeon.
Dr. Albert G. Longwell - Surgeon of the 88th OVI and acting Post Surgeon at Camp Chase.
Colonel George W. Neff - In command of the 88th OVI, on Camp Chase guard duty.
Samuel Galloway - Judge Advocate for Camp Chase
General James Cooper - Commander, Paroled Forces
Assignments:
88th Regiment Infantry. "lst Battalion Governor's Guard." Organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered in October 27, 1862. Duty at Camp Chase till October, 1863, and at Cincinnati till December 20, 1863. Duty at Camp Chase till July, 1865.
Service:
Organized as The "lst Battalion Governor's Guard." Organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered in October 27, 1862.
Duty at Camp Chase till October, 1863, and at Cincinnati till December 20, 1863.
Duty at Camp Chase till July, 1865.
Mustered out July 3, 1865.
Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 2597 men.
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