154th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry



Historical Sketch:
Enough companies to form this regiment had been organized in Dec, 1862, but before the field officers were commissioned, seven companies were detailed for special duty, and only three, A B and C, remained together. These companies were mustered into the U. S. service at Philadelphia, from Nov. 1, 1862, to Jan. 21, 1863, for nine months, and were assigned to provost duty in the city of Philadelphia without field or staff officers, except Assistant Surgeon.

Companies. A and B were mustered out at Philadelphia Sept. 29, 1863, and Co. C Oct. 21, 1863.

The Pennsylvania 154th Infantry Regiment lost 4 by disease. Roster:
The Roster of this unit contains the names of 427 men.

  • Company A - Philadelphia County
  • Company B - Philadelphia County
  • Company C - Philadelphia County
    • Source:
    The Union Army by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 1
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