My Great-Great Grandfather, Anderson Bowman, served in Company D of this Union Regiment, having joined in Pittsfield, Illinois, along with others from Pike County, Illinois. I have the bare bones of the actions and movements of the Regiment during the War, and have pieced together Bowman's general whereabouts. But I'm wondering if there is a more detailed history of the Regiment beyond that found here:
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmoinf1.htm#33
I have seen this reference, and wonder if it contains any further information about the 3rd Missouri:
Kenneth E. Weant's book, Civil War Records, Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Volume 1, Three Month Volunteer Regiments, 1-5 and Three Year Volunteer Regiments 1-3, (Arlington, Texas: K.E. Waant, c2011), pages 145-159.
Thank you and a salute to American Labor!
Welcome, here's a brief history and after-action report on The Battle Of Pea Ridge.
Third Infantry
MISSOURI
(3-YEARS)
Third Infantry -- Cols.,Isaac F. Shepard Theo. Meumann;
Lieut.-Cols., Henry Bishoff, Theo. Meumann, W. A. Hequembourg;
Majs., Theo. Meumann, Joseph Conrad, W. A. Hequembourg.
This regiment was formed by the consolidation of the 3rd
regiment and 19th battalion, Missouri volunteers, under an
order from the adjutant-general, dated Jan. 18, 1862, with 816
officers and men.
Four companies marched to southwest Missouri and were in the
battle of Pea Ridge, two companies remaining at Alton, IL, and
four at Benton barracks, St. Louis. The entire regiment
formed part of Gen. Curtis' army in his expedition to Helena,
Ark.
On Dec. 12, 1862, it was assigned to the Army of the
Mississippi, distinguished itself in the battle of Arkansas
Post, was then in practically all the engagements of the
Vicksburg campaign, was engaged in the expedition from Iuka to
Tuscumbia; afterward fought at Missionary Ridge, Ringgold and
Lookout Mountain.
After the battle of Missionary Ridge it was assigned to the
1st division, 15th army corps, and with this command marched
with Gen. Sherman's army to Atlanta. From the fall of Atlanta
to the muster out, the regiment was engaged in doing guard
duty along the railroad.
When the regiment was mustered out the veterans in it were
assigned to the 15th Mo. infantry, the last company being
mustered out on Nov 22, 1865.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 4, p. 257
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Pea Ridge, AR after action report:
No. 33.
Report of
Maj. Joseph Conrad, Third Missouri Infantry.
HDQRS. FIRST BATT'N, THIRD REGT., MO. VOLS.,
Camp Welfley, Ark., March 13, 1862.
GEN.: Pursuant to your orders, dated Camp McKisick, March
3, 1862, I left camp on the morning of the 4th, my command consisting
of two companies of the Seventeenth, one of the Twelfth, one of the
Third, one of the Fifteenth Missouri Volunteers, and one company of
the Thirty-sixth Illinois Volunteers, one section of Capt. Welfley's
howitzers, and 30 Fremont and 30 Benton Hussars. Proceeding in a
southwestern direction, I marched along Flint Creek until within 3 miles
of Lindsey's Prairie, where I camped the night of the 4th. Starting at
7 o'clock a. m. on the 5th I still continued in the same direction until
striking the State line road, whence I turned north towards Maysville,
sending my adjutant, Lademann, ahead with 8 Fremont Hussars to arrest
Mr. Gunter, a notorious secessionist. He met with 7 discharged
soldiers of Gen. Price's army, and charging upon them, he captured
5 after a long chase. My guides not being well acquainted with that
section of country, I marched some 10 miles out of my way, arriving at
Camp Walker towards evening, where I met Capt. Kielmansegge, of
your staff, who had the order that my command should either proceed
to Pineville or return to camp.
The infantry being very tired, we camped that night in the building
of the Vegetarian Society, 1 mile east of Camp Walker. In the night,
at 10 o'clock, Capt. von Kielmansegge proceeded to Pineville, his
command consisting of my cavalry, one piece of artillery, and 20 men
of infantry hauled in a wagon. At 7 o'clock in the morning of the 6th
I received the order to immediately return to camp, as the enemy were
approaching. I instantly moved forward on the Maysville and Bentonville
road, and at 11 o'clock a. m., about 12 miles from Bentonville, I
received your orders, dated Bentonville, March 6, 10 o'clock a. m.,
informing me to march to Miser's farm and Waters' Mill, and from there
proceed to Potson's Hill. I marched on about 6 miles and turned to
the left, the guide knowing a nearer road to Miser's farm.
I had proceeded only about 4 miles when I heard the report of cannon
in the direction of Bentonville, and afterwards was rejoined by the
6 Benton Hussars who had brought me your latest orders. It was then
3 o'clock p. m. They had passed Waters' Mill and got to Sugar Creek
Hollow, when they met 2 of the enemy and disarmed them. They had
only proceeded a short distance when suddenly they beheld 2,000 of the
enemy's cavalry. They immediately turned round and reported the
circumstances to me, being obliged to leave the prisoners behind. I went
across the hills and struck Pineville road, endeavoring to go around the
enemy and join you at Potson's Hill, if possible. I followed that road
up to McCollough's Hollow, where I turned to the right and marched
along the State line. I could only proceed 2 miles in that direction
because there was the only water, and the men were too fatigued to go
any farther, having marched some 30 miles that day.
I started again at 2 o'clock on the morning of the 7th, gaining Pea
Ridge, and turning off to the left I arrived at Shell's Mill at 9 o'clock
a. m. At 12 o'clock I got to a little creek 4 miles from Keetsville, on
the Keetsville and Pineville road, where I had to halt, the exhaustion
of the men not permitting any farther marching. From there I proceeded,
in company with Lieut. Clever, Dr. Krumsick, and some
8 cavalry, to the Fayetteville road to reconnoiter. We had proceeded
as far as the tan-yard, where the road to Bentonville turns off to the
right. There we suddenly came upon the enemy's pickets, taking them
prisoners, when presently I beheld large numbers of the enemy coming
down the Bentonville road. I at once turned round to retrace my way
to the camp, being eagerly pursued by the enemy's cavalry. I now
knew that I was in the rear of the enemy, and knowing also the distance
between the tan-yard and Potson's Hill, I saw that it was impossible
for my worn-out men to force a passage. I therefore concluded
to retreat upon the nearest post, to give my men rest and re-enforce
the garrison, and at 5 o'clock p. m. I again moved forward to Keetsville
and from there to Cassville. In Keetsville I halted an hour,
waiting to escort a train of 9 wagons that had endeavored to join Col.
Davis' command and was greatly harassed by the enemy.
I arrived in Cassville at 11 o'clock p. m. Remaining there on the
8th, I received three days' provisions, only having three days, rations
along when I started.
On Sunday the 9th, I again moved forward, under command of Col.
C. Wright, Sixth Missouri Cavalry, the whole force consisting of my
command, 150 of Col. Wright's cavalry, and some 300 infantry that
got in from Springfield the night previous with a train. That morning
I rejoined your command at Keetsville.
In four days my command marched a distance of 125 miles. The following
is my loss: One private of Twelfth Missouri, 8 of Company A,
Seventeenth Missouri, and 13 of Company B, Fifteenth Missouri Volunteers.
These men, not being able or willing to stay with the command,
were picked up by the pursuing enemy.
I remain, yours, respectfully,
JOSEPH CONRAD,
Maj., Commanding Expedition.
Brig. Gen. FRANZ SIGEL,
Commanding First and Second Division.
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