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| Col. John F. DeCourcey | 1861 - 1864 | Lt. Col. Philip Kershner |
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| Col. John F. DeCourcey | 1861 - 1864 | Lt. Col. Philip Kershner |
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| Quick Links: | Searchable Roster | Day By Day | Battles | Soldiers' Images | Soldiers' Profiles | Reunions | Laid To Rest | Descendants & Friends |
| 150 Years Ago Today | About 90-day and 3-year Regiments |
| What's New | ||
| Just Added! Detailed descriptions of the Battle of Champion's Hill, Mississippi, May 16, 1863 | ||
| Recently Added! Detailed descriptions of the Battle of Thompson's Hill (Port Gibson), Mississippi, May 1, 1863 | ||
| Recently Added! Images of Cpl. Wolbach's "Camp and Field" articles describing the regiment's history October, 1861 to January, 1863. Five new chapters just added! | ||
| Recently Added! Soldier's Profile of Capt. George Upton Harn, killed at Battle of Chickasaw Bayou | ||
| Recently Added! Extensive additions to Laid To Rest section with soldiers who died during service (more to come) | ||
| Welcome Pages | |||
| Web Page Explanation and Dedication |
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150th Anniversary of the Battle of Big Black River Bridge May 17, 1863 (coming soon) |
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| On-Going Research and Upcoming Features | |||
| Descendants and Friends of the 16th O.V.I. | |||
Regimental History and Statistics | |||
| Day By Day Account of the 16th Ohio New! | |||
| 16th Ohio Infantry from Ohio At Vicksburg | |||
| 16th Ohio Infantry - Three Months Service | |||
| Regimental History by Larry Stevens | |||
| Regimental Roster Searchable Database | |||
| Regimental Roster Static Pages | |||
| Company Details | |||
| Company Histories and Anecdotes | |||
| Interesting Facts and Stories New! | |||
| Honor Roll of Those Who Died | |||
| Soldiers' Profile Page | |||
| The 16th OVI Regimental Reunion Page | |||
| Grave information for 16th Ohio Soldiers | |||
WHERE WAS THE 16th OHIO 150 YEARS AGO TODAY ON 1863? |
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29th Reunion Pin |
Company "K" Reunion Ribbon |
Only known group photo from 16th OVI - Identified soldiers from Company B: Sgt. Silas Corn seated second from left; Pvt. Thomas Miller standing right |
Images From the 16th |
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| Monuments & Prisons |
 Lt. Col. Philip Kershner and Col. John F. DeCourcey |
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| Soldiers of the 16th 144 images of over 102 16th OVI soldiers! | ||
| Major Milton Mills' Coat, Sash and Sword | ||
| Images of Original Regimental Documents | ||
| Battle Flags of the 16th O.V.I. | ||
| Lithograph of 16th Ohio on Cheat River | ||
| Hand drawn maps of Cumberland Gap by Sgt. William Buchanan, Co. B | ||
| Gravesites of 16th OVI Heroes Grave information for 269 soldiers! | ||
| Regimental Reunion Images | ||
 Map of Cumberland Gap, June 5, 1862 |
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Regimental Documents and Compiled Information |
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| Discharge Certificates - Company K Images of 88 discharge documents now available | August 18, 1861 |
| Tally of Nominations for Captain | September 13, 1861 |
| Appointment to Second Lieutenant | September 30, 1861 |
| Statement of Food Sold to 16th OVI | December 16, 1861 |
| List of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores | June 7, 1862 |
| Muster Rolls - Company D | February 28, 1863 |
| List of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores | January 28, 1864 |
| Invitation to Company "K" Reunion on October 7 | September 14, 1882 |
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Personal Papers of Major Milton Mills |
| A Profile of Milton Mills... | |
| Recommendation for Promotion | January 28, 1864 |
| Resignation from 16th OVI | February 12, 1864 |
| Appointment to Captain, Hancock's First Corps | December 24, 1864 |
| Special Authorization for Recruitment | February 11, 1865 |
| Affidavit of William H. Ruckle | April 18, 1865 |
| Receipt for Property Returned | May 3, 1865 |
| Letter from Philip Kershner | June 30, 1889 |
| Letter from Benjamin Heckert | December 21, 1904 |
| Excerpts from Diaries | 1857 to 1864 |
16th O.V.I. Site Awards | ||||
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