The 88th mustered out on 6/ 30/ 1865. So your ancestor was probably in these engagements.
Report of Capt. Henry Whiteside, Eighty-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry,
of operations August 18-25.
HDQRS. EIGHTY-EIGHTH PENNSYLVANIA VET. VOLS.,
September 3, 1864.
SIR: In obedience to orders I make the following report:
The regiment left camp with the brigade at daylight of 18th instant
[ultimo], marched to the Weldon railroad, formed in line of battle, and
advanced until the First Brigade became engaged, when we were halted.
About 5 p. m. the regiment was ordered to report to Col. Carle, of
Pennsylvania Reserves, to support the extreme right of the picket-line,
which we did, Col. Carle posting the right wing to extend his picket-line,
a few hours after placing the left wing on picket also. About daylight
of 19th ordered to report to brigade, which we did. During a
heavy rain on the 19th, about 3.30 p. m., the enemy attacked and forced
back the First Brigade on our left and the Third Brigade on our right.
We changed front by jumping the other side of the works. Col.
Wheelock, commanding brigade, ordered us to charge through the
rear, where the enemy were supposed to be. We did so, together with
the rest of the brigade, and found the enemy had been repulsed. We
about faced and advanced to the line of works we had just left.
Remained there all night. On 20th, about 11 a.m., were relieved, and
threw up a new line of works, extending a short distance along the right
of Gen. Warren's headquarters. The enemy having made an attack on
the left of the railroad, we were taken to the left, in front of Gen.
Warren's headquarters, and formed line of battle in rear of first line. On
night of 20th relieved the first line of battle. On 23d [25th], Gen.
Hancock's corps having been attacked about 3 p. m., the brigade was
ordered to the extreme left, where we threw up works an remained till
brought back to our present camp.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
HENRY WHITESIDE,
Capt., Cmdg. Eighty-eight Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Capt. DOOLITTLE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
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Report of Capt. Joseph H. Lawrence, Eighty-eighth
Pennsylvania Infantry, of operations December 7-12.
HDQRS. EIGHTY-EIGHTH PENNSYLVANIA VET. VOLS.,
December 14, 1864.
I have the honor to report the following routine of this command during
the late campaign:
First. Marched on the morning of 7th of December to Sussex
Court-House, Va. Second. March resumed; regiment detailed as wagon
guard; joined brigade at cross-roads; marched to railroad, sent out as
pickets for the night 8th of December, 1864. Third. Marched; joined
brigade; assisted in tearing up and destroying Weldon railroad. Evening,
sent to front; remained one hour, December 9, 1864. Regt. sent out
as flankers on right flank; was attacked; repulsed enemy without any
loss; skirmishing all day, December 10, 1864. December 11, 1864,
resumed the march to church; camped for the night. December 12,
1864, resumed the march to our present camp.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH H. LAWRENCE,
Capt., Cmdg. Regt.
Capt. F. H. COWDREY,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
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Report of Capt. Joseph H. Lawrence, Eighty-eighth
Pennsylvania Infantry, of operations December 7-12.
HDQRS. EIGHTY-EIGHTH PENNSYLVANIA VET. VOLS.,
December 14, 1864.
I have the honor to report the following routine of this command during
the late campaign:
First. Marched on the morning of 7th of December to Sussex
Court-House, Va. Second. March resumed; regiment detailed as wagon
guard; joined brigade at cross-roads; marched to railroad, sent out as
pickets for the night 8th of December, 1864. Third. Marched; joined
brigade; assisted in tearing up and destroying Weldon railroad. Evening,
sent to front; remained one hour, December 9, 1864. Regt. sent out
as flankers on right flank; was attacked; repulsed enemy without any
loss; skirmishing all day, December 10, 1864. December 11, 1864,
resumed the march to church; camped for the night. December 12,
1864, resumed the march to our present camp.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH H. LAWRENCE,
Capt., Cmdg. Regt.
Capt. F. H. COWDREY,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. LIV.] THE RICHMOND CAMPAIGN. PAGE 519-87
[Series I. Vol. 42. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 87.]
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Report of Capt. Aaron Bright, jr., Eighty-eighth
Pennsylvania Infantry,* of operations February 5-10.
HDQRS. EIGHTY-EIGHTH PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN VOLS.,
February 14, 1865.
SIR: I have the honor to report the following as the part taken by this
regiment during the movement upon the enemy, viz:
We moved from our camp on Jerusalem plank road on February 5, 1865,
and at 6 p.m. arrived two miles to the left of Hatcher's Run; we
formed line of battle and remained over night. Morning of February 6
marched at 4 o'clock, and crossed Hatcher's Run and laid in open field
until 3 p.m. We recrossed Hatcher's Run, and moved in toward
Dabney's Mill; formed line of battle and charged the enemy twice;
gained and lost ground. We were fired into from the rear by Sixth Army
Corps. We withdrew and lay over night. Morning, February 7, moved
to the right, advanced and drove the enemy out of his first line of pits;
we then formed heavy skirmish line and charged the enemy's main
works twice, and were repulsed each time with heavy loss to regiment.
We were then relieved by a part of Sixth Army Corps; we formed on
their right and threw up works. February 8, 1865, moved out, recrossed
Hatcher's Run, and lay over night. February 9, relieved the One
hundred and seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, of Third Brigade, on
picket; remained on picket until 10th; we were relieved by a detachment
from several regiments; we then marched to old camp on Jerusalem plank road.
The officers and men behaved nobly throughout the entire move, and in
one or two instances deserve special mention. First Sergt. William
Sands,* Company G; Color-Sergt. D. Devine, Company K, both
displayed bravery unequaled throughout any engagement we were ever in.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
AARON BRIGHT, Jr.,
Capt., Cmdg. Regt.
Lieut. LEAVITT,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
PAGE 291-95 N. AND SE. VA., N. C., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. LVIII.
[Series I. Vol. 46. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 95.]
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