127th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry

Historical Sketch:
Col., William W. Jennings; Lieut.-Col., Henry C. Alleman ; Maj., Jeremiah Rohrer. Most of the 127th regiment came from Dauphin county, the remainder from Adams, Lebanon and Schuylkill counties. At Harrisburg, Aug. 16, 1862, the regiment was mustered into the U. S. service for nine months. Co. A was detailed to act as provost guard at Harrisburg and never served with the regiment in the field. On Aug. 17, nine companies, consisting of 869 men, left for Washington and were soon assigned to guard Chain bridge on the Potomac. The regiment was then ordered to Fredericksburg, where it arrived on Dec. 9. The 127th became a part of the 3d brigade, 2nd division, 2nd corps, which was the first brigade to cross the river after the pontoons were laid, the crossing being made in the face of the enemy's sharpshooters, thus clearing the way for the rest of the army. The regiment joined with Owen's brigade in a desperate attack on Marye's heights, but like others it was unsuccessful, 257 of the regiment being killed or wounded. The 127th then went into camp at Falmouth. In the Chancellorsville campaign of the following spring it was with Gen. Gibbon's division, which made another assault on the same heights, and this time succeeded. At Harrisburg, May 8 and 29, the 127th was mustered out, having lost 52 by death from wounds and disease. Roster:
The Roster of this unit contains the names of 1299 men.
Source:
The Union Army by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 1
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