The Military History of the 123d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry

A veteran lieutenant turned chronicler offers a straightforward, day‑by‑day account of the 123d Ohio Volunteer Infantry’s birth in the autumn of 1862. The narrative walks listeners through the regiment’s organization, the spirited recruitment across five Ohio counties, and the first mustering ceremonies that sent men from farm towns to the camp at Monroeville. Detailed rosters list captains, lieutenants, sergeants and privates, giving a palpable sense of the community that formed the fighting force.

The author’s solemn dedication to the fallen, the wounded and the families left behind frames the work with quiet reverence. While the tone is factual, occasional reflections convey the hopes and hardships of soldiers embarking on a conflict far from home. Readers interested in Civil War military structure, genealogy, or the lived experience of ordinary volunteers will find this precise, unembellished record both informative and moving.