A Summer in Maryland and Virginia; Or, Campaigning with the 149th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. / A Sketch of Events Connected with the Service of the Regiment in Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

Name: A Summer in Maryland and Virginia; Or, Campaigning with the 149th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. / A Sketch of Events Connected with the Service of the Regiment in Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Author: George Perkins

By George Perkins

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A firsthand regimental sketch recounts enlistment of Ohio National Guard units for a hundred-day federal service, consolidation into the 149th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and the regiment's movements and duties in Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley. The author records organization, officers, travel hardships by crowded boxcars, camp life, garrison assignments, and actions alongside other Union forces, offering recollections of dates, incidents, and the character of comrades. Alongside practical details of logistics and command, the narrative honors fallen leaders and reflects on the sacrifices and personal strains experienced by citizen-soldiers called from farms and workshops.

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George Perkins

George Perkins was a soldier and author known for his detailed account of military life during the American Civil War. His notable work, "A Summer in Maryland and Virginia; Or, Campaigning with the 149th Ohio Volunteer Infantry," provides a firsthand perspective on the experiences of the 149th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, detailing their campaigns in Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley. Through his writing, Perkins contributes to the understanding of the Civil War era, offering insights into the challenges faced by soldiers and the broader historical context of their service.