Tag Archives: First Ohio Volunteer Infantry

1st OVI Mustering Out

Posted on July 22, 2014 by john

Beginning in mid-to-late July, the 1st OVI was ordered to the rear to begin being mustered out due to expiration of term of service (3 years).  The regiment was mustered out by company with the first companies mustered out on August 1, … Continue reading →

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William in Field Hospital

Posted on June 28, 2014 by john

On June 28, 1864, William Patterson reports to his mother that he is now in a Field Hospital near Big Shanty, Georgia, with what he calls “lumbago.” During the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, the IV Corps  assaulted the center of … Continue reading →

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A Short Note from William

Posted on June 22, 2014 by john

On June 22, 1864, William Patterson wrote a short note to his mother from a camp near Marisville, Georgia.  In the letter, William reports that he has been off duty for 10 days due to a bout of “lumbago”  (Note: … Continue reading →

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