The Campaigns of the 124th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with Roster and Roll of Honor

A vivid portrait of a Union regiment, this work follows the 124th Ohio Volunteer Infantry from its early days in Cleveland through the grueling campaigns of the Western Theater. Drawing on the recollections of surviving veterans, the author weaves together marching orders, battlefield sketches, and personal anecdotes that bring the soldiers’ experiences to life. Readers will hear the clang of artillery at Chattanooga, the desperate climbs of Lookout Mountain, and the weary trek toward Knoxville, all told with the humility of a man who admits the limits of memory.

Beyond the battle narratives, the book preserves the names of those who served, offering a detailed roster and a Roll of Honor that commemorates both the living and the fallen. Its candid tone acknowledges mistakes and hardships, presenting the regiment as a group of ordinary men driven by extraordinary devotion. Listeners gain both a strategic overview of key engagements and an intimate sense of the camaraderie that defined this noted Ohio unit.