114th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry

Historical Sketch:
Col., Charles H. T. Collis; Lieut. -Cols., Frederick F. Cavada, Edward R. Bowen; Majs., Joseph S. Chandler, Edward R. Bowen, Henry M. Eddy. The 114th was recruited at Philadelphia in Aug., 1862, and on the last day of the month left for Washington, where its organization was completed. It was mustered into the U. S. service for a three years' term. Co. A had already seen service as an independent company, known as the Zouaves d'Afrique, which was mustered into the U. S. service on Aug. 17, 1861. It had served with Gen. Banks and was highly complimented by him for efficiency. It joined his army at Darnestown, Md., spent the winter at Frederick and was active at Middletown, Cedar mountain, the second Bull Run, Chantilly and Antietam. At Gen. Banks' suggestion a Zouave regiment was organized and the 114th was the result. This regiment was held in Washington and assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, 3d corps. In October it joined the corps at Poolesville, moved to Falmouth, fought at Fredericksburg, shared in the "Mud March" and went into camp near Potomac creek. It was active at Chancellorsville, losing heavily, after which it returned to camp near Falmouth. At Gettysburg the regiment was placed in an exposed position, near the Sherfy house, which it held valiantly during the heavy fighting on July 2 until late in the afternoon when it was forced to retire and a new position was occupied by the brigade upon the line between Cemetery hill and Little Round Top. Moving into Virginia with the army, engagements followed during the fall and early winter at Wapping heights, Kelly's ford, Auburn and Rappahannock Station and winter quarters were established at Brandy Station. For special merit the 114th was chosen by Gen. Meade to guard his headquarters and it formed later, one of seven regiments detailed for duty under Col. Collis at the headquarters of Gen. Grant. In the Wilderness campaign it was frequently selected for difficult details and for its part in the defense of headquarters when attacked at Guiney's station it was complimented especially by Gen. Meade and Gen. Grant, who witnessed the action. It continued on duty at headquarters at Petersburg until March 15, 1865, when it was ordered to City Point for picket duty for a fortnight. In the final assault on Petersburg, April 2, it won the intrenchments opposite Fort Hell, sustaining severe loss. Returning to Washington after the surrender, it was mustered out of the service on May 29, 1865. Roster:
The Roster of this unit contains the names of 1618 men.
Source:
The Union Army by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 1
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