125th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry

Historical Sketch:
Col., Jacob Higgins ; Lieut.-Col, Jacob Szink; Maj., John J. Lawrence. This regiment, recruited in Blair and Huntingdon counties, was mustered into the U. S. service at Harrisburg on Aug. 16, 1862, for a nine months' term, and moved to Washington the same day, where it was assigned by Gen. Casey to a provisional brigade under Col. Higgins. It was first posted at Hunter's Chapel, later at Fort Bernard, Va., on guard duty, and on Sept. 6, moved to Rockville, where it was united with the army and became a part of the 1st brigade, 1st division, Banks' corps, later commanded by Gen. Mansfield and Gen. Williams. At Antietam the regiment was closely engaged, the total loss being 150. Five color-bearers were killed, but the men fought with the courage and steadiness of veterans. The regiment encamped at Pleasant valley, Maryland and Loudoun heights, and then moved to Fredericksburg, but not in time for the battle. It returned to Fairfax Station, joined in the "Mud March," and then went into winter quarters near Stafford Court House. On March 24, 1863, the regiment was assigned to the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 12th corps and posted at Acquia creek. It was active at Chancellorsville, then returned to Acquia creek for a few days, and was mustered out at Harrisburg on May 18-19, 1863. Roster:
The Roster of this unit contains the names of 1194 men.
Source:
The Union Army by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 1
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