Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Pennsylvania 67th Infantry Regiment
- ISBN-10
- ISBN-13
- 9798842762132
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-07-27
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Author
- John C Rigdon
Description
The Pennsylvania 67th Infantry Regiment was formed in July and August, 1861. It served as guard and provost duty in East Maryland and at Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md., till February, 1863. It then moved to Virginia and participated in many of the battles from then until the end of the war in 1865. The 67th missed the Battle of Gettysburg, being detailed to guard the stores at Harper's Ferry, but they did participate in the pursuit of Lee back to Virginia following the battle. They participated in Sheridan's Shenandoah Campaign, then moved to Washington, DC until December. Following the battles in late 1864, the 67th settled in for the Siege of Petersburg. It ended the war with the battles of Fort Fisher and Appomattox Court House.
