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Battle of Gettysburg, Union Order of Battle

Virtual 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry Cemetery: https://www.findagrave.com/virtual-cemetery/1818593

53rd Pennsylvania Tablet on the Gettysburg Pennsylvania Monument: https://stevemac.us/images/I53.jpg

Travis W. Busey and John W Busey, Union Casualties at Gettysburg: A Comprehensive Record, Vol 2, 1st ed., (Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2011), 816-820.

Ronald D. Kirkwood, "Tell Mother Not to Worry": Soldier Stories From Gettysburg's George Spangler Farm (El Dorado Hills, CA: Savis Beatie, 2024).

Irvin G. Myers, We Might as Well Die Here: The 53rd Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry (Shippensburg, PA: White Mane Books, 2004).

53rd Pennsylvania Roster from the University of Michigan: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=moa&cc=moa&sid=778308149b189f58bf191421757c33c6&q1=Fifty-Third+Regiment&idno=ABY3439.0002.001&view=image&seq=00000136

Fold3 53rd Pennsylvania: https://www.fold3.com/search?docQuery=(filters:!((type:general.title.id,values:!((label:Civil+War+Stories,value:%271087%27)))),keywords:%2753rd+Pa%27)

53rd PVI Photo Gallery: https://www.53rdpvi.org/gallery/

History of the 53rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry: https://www.53rdpvi.org/53rd-pvi-history-2/

"*" = Present at Gettysburg (Listed on PA Monument Tablet)

ROSTER

II Corps, First Division, 4th Brigade

Commanding: Col John Rutter Brooke* (1838-1926) (w) Gettysburg

53rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry

Field and Staff

Colonel

Commanding: Colonel William M. Mintzer* (1837-1916)

Lieutenant-Colonel

Commanding: Ltc. Richards McMichael (1816-1894)

Commanding: Ltc. George C. Anderson (1836-1919)

Major

S. Octavius Bull (1834-1904)

Thomas Yeager (1825-1862) Killed at Fair Oaks, VA, 1 Jun 1862

Adjutant

Charles P. Hatch 1833-1900)

Samuel H. Rutter* (1842-1875), Cousin of John Rutter Brooke.

Quartermasters

Jacob Rice

Theophlis T. Davis

Surgeon

John Fromberger

M.J. McKinnon

George W. Jackson

Charles W. Spayd

Asst. Surgeons

William W. Wynne

J.P. Burchfield

Jacob C. Gatchell

Chaplain

Daniel Barber

J.R. Taylor Gray

Non-Commissioned Staff

Sergeant-Majors

Samuel H. Rutter* (1842-1875), Cousin of John Rutter Brooke.

Thomas Reifsnyder

G.W. Butterworth

Levi J. Fritz

M.M. Bannock

Albert H. Hess

Com.-Sergeant

Hospital Steward

Company A

Captains

Captain William M. Mintzer* (1837-1916)

Privates

Company B

Captains

First Lieutenants

Second Lieutenants

First Sergeants

Sergeants

Corporals

Drummer

Fifer

Wagoner

Privates

Pvt. Joseph S. Wicklein (1842-1892) Wrote account of Lt. Col. McMichaels at Spotsylvania.

Company C

First Lieutenants

1st Lt. Andrew J. Merritts (1841-1903)

Second Lieutenants

2nd Lt. Henry J. Smith* (1840-1892)

Sergeants

Sgt. Davis G Enyeart* (1837-1905) Name is on the PA Monument but records show him discharged on 21 Feb 1863.

Sgt. Dewalt Shontz Fouse* (1840-1912)

1st Sgt. Matthew G. Isett* (1838-1863) Killed at Gettysburg 2 Jul 1863

Sgt. John McLaughlin*

Sgt. Luther T. Sangree (1840-1863) Died on Jan 19, 1863 from wounds received at the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Corporals

Cpl. David N Garner* (1840-1920)

Cpl. Anthony J Beaver* (1832-1899)

Cpl. Luden B. Norris (1844-1920)

Cpl. William D. Shontz* (1840-1864) Killed at Po River, 10 May 1864.

Cpl. David B. Rothrock* (1839-1916)

Cpl. William Estep* (1834-1898)

Cpl. Henry Barrick Geisinger* (1838-1910)

Privates

Pvt. Amos Abbott* (1819-1880)

Pvt. John C. Biss*

Pvt. James Bollinger* (1835-1905) Bollinger's name is spelled "Ballinger" on the PA monument at Gettysburg.

Pvt. Benjamin Coble* (1835-1914) Benjamin's wife Elizabeth had two brothers in the 53rd PA, Daniel and Andrew Fleck both listed here as privates.

Pvt. James McCoy* (1814-1886) Not on muster-out roll.

Pvt. James Strong* (1842-1904)

Pvt. Sanford F. Tippery* (1841-1883) Name on Gettysburg PA monument is spelled "Sippery"

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Company D

Captains

First Lieutenants

Second Lieutenants

First Sergeants

Sergeants

Corporals

Drummer

Fifer

Wagoner

Privates

Pvt. Jacob Berge* (1826-1905)

Pvt. Michael Laffin* (1840-1924)

Pvt. Levi Laird* (1834-1917)

Company E

Captains

First Lieutenants

Second Lieutenants

First Sergeants

Sergeants

Corporals

Drummer

Cpl Jacob Bingaman* (1806-1881)

Fifer

Wagoner

Privates

Company F

Captains

Cpt. Theodore Hatfield* (1837-1910)

First Lieutenants

1st Lt. John Jefferson Whitney* (1836-1864) Killed at Spotsylvania, 18 May 1864.

Second Lieutenants

2nd Lt. James Patton* (1837-1899)

First Sergeants

Sergeants

Sgt. Oliver L. Fisher* (1844-1927) Severely wounded in the leg at Gettysburg, 2 Jul 1863.

Sgt. Daniel Harrington* (1836-1863) Killed at Gettysburg, 2 Jul 1863.

Sgt. Isaac Allen Howell* (1839-1920)

Corporals

Drummer

Fifer

Wagoner

Privates

Pvt. Lyman Flick* (1839-1895)

Pvt. Henry Hoover* (1842-1868)

Pvt. Ira Gordon Lyon* (1845-1910)

Pvt. James Monroe Norris* (1839-1867)

Pvt. Benson J. Wardan* (1836-1912)

Company G

Captains

Cpt Archibald "Arch" F. Jones* (1825-1879)

First Lieutenants

Second Lieutenants

2nd Lt. Arthur B. Mann* (1843-1936)

First Sergeants

1st Sgt. Jason Watrous Stevens* (1839-1893)

Sergeants

Sgt. Almond M. Chesbro* (1842-1863) Mortally wounded at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863.

Sgt. George William Musto* (1843-1910)

Sgt. John A. Wyckoff* (1836-1929)

Corporals

Drummer

Fifer

Wagoner

Privates

Pvt. Joseph Khyle* (1838-1863) Mortally wounded at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, Died of wounds July 5, 1863.

Pvt. John D. Earl* (1843-1911)

Pvt. George D. Freeman* (1846-1927) Wounded slightly in the hip at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863; Captured at Petersburg, 16 Jun 1864; Released 27 Feb 1865; Believed to have taken his life due to his "inability to mingle with his comrades, gathered for the GAR encampment."

Pvt. Homer H. McKerg* (?-1872)

Pvt. Samuel N. Stone (1844-1864) Mustered in 4 Mar 1864; Killed at Spotsylvania Court House, 12 May 1864.

Pvt. William Franklin Stone* (1840-1864) Died at Andersonville Prison, 12 Jul 1864.

Pvt. Asa Tombs* (1841-1868)

Company H

Captains

First Lieutenants

Second Lieutenants

First Sergeants

1st Sergeant Charles Allen* (1833-1865) Severely wounded in both legs at Gettysburg 2 July 1863, Died of unknown causes at Annapolis, MD, 28 Mar 1865.

Sergeants

Sgt James D. Marsh* (1838-1905) Discharged as a Captain, 27 Dec 1863 due to wounds received.

Corporals

Cpl. Lionel Stanley* (1841-1904) Captured and wounded at Bristoe Station 14 Oct 1863 and held at Libby and Andersonville Prisons.

Cpl. Robert Patterson Strine* (1843-1864) Wounded at Spotsylvania, 12 May 1864; Died from wounds 13 May 1864.

Cpl. David P. Waltman* (1846-1925) Promoted to Corporal, May 25, 1865 - mustered out with company, June 30, 1865-Vet.

Drummer

Fifer

Wagoner

Privates

Pvt. Joseph F. Albright* (1843-1880) Promoted to Corporal to Sergeant on January 24, 1865 - mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Pvt. William C. Deetz*

Pvt. Timothy P. Galutia, Jr. (1840-1913)

Pvt. Harvey S. Geiger* (1841-1912))

Pvt. George Hall* (1837-1916) Maybe twin brother of Henry Hall.

Pvt. Henry Hall* Maybe twin brother of George Hall.

Pvt. George Hause*

Pvt. George Hall* (1837-1916)

Pvt. George Nevel Vandling* (1834-1908) Mustered out, Nov. 8, 1864 -expiration of term.

Company I

Captains

Cpt. Henry S. Dimm* (1836-1906) Commissioned Major, May 17, 1964 - not mustered - discharged Sept 14, 1864, for wounds received in action.

Cpt. William W. Van Ormer* (1841-1923) Promoted from 1st Sgt. to 2d Lt., May 17, 1864 - to 1st Lt., Nov. 2. 1864 - to Capt., Dec. 14,'64 - mustered out with company, June 30,'65 - Vet.

First Lieutenants

1st Lt. Henry Spiece* (1838-1906) Promoted to Sgt. to 1st Sgt., Sept. 28, 1864 -to 2d Lt., Nov. 2,'64 - to 1st Lt., Dec. 15,'64 - mustered out with company, June 30, 1865 - Vet.

Second Lieutenants

2nd Lt. Samuel Coldren* (1837-1909) Promoted to Sgt. to 1st Sgt., Nov 2, 1864; to 2d Lt., Dec 15,1864; mustered out with company, Jun 30, 1865; Vet.

First Sergeants

1st Sgt. Frederick Benjamin Stroup* (1844-1927) Promoted to Sgt. then to 1st Sgt., April 1, 1865-mustered out with company, June 30, 1865-Vet.

Sergeants

Corporals

Corporal Isaac Coldren (1820-1896) Promoted to Corporal, Aug. 16, 1864; mustered out with company, June 30, 1865. Younger brother Samuel served in 53rd as a 2nd Lt.

Drummer

Fifer

Wagoner

Privates

Private Hibbard D. Entriken* (1842-1914)

Private Jacob H. Kleckner* (1838-1910)

Private William T. Long* (1840-1863) Killed at Gettysburg.

Private Jacob Rhone (1840-1907)

Company K

Captains

First Lieutenants

Second Lieutenants

First Sergeants

Sergeants

Corporals

Drummer

Fifer

Wagoner

Privates

PRESENT AT GETTYSBURG (In the Wheatfield) (Last Name Alphabetical Order) *

Co. C, Private Amos Abbott (1819-1880)

Co. H. Pvt. Joseph F. Albright (1843-1880) Promoted to Corporal to Sergeant on January 24, 1865 - mustered out with company on 30 June 1865.

Co. H, 1st Sergeant Charles Allen (1833-1865) Severely wounded in both legs at Gettysburg 2 July 1863, Died of unknown causes at Annapolis, MD, 28 Mar 1865.

Co. C, Cpl. Anthony J Beaver (1832-1899)

Co. D, Pvt. Jacob Berge (1826-1905)

Co. E, Cpl. Jacob Bingaman (1806-1881)

Co. C, Pvt. John C. Biss

Co. C, Pvt. James Bollinger (1835-1905)

Col John Rutter Brooke (1838-1926) (w) Gettysburg, 2 Jul 1863.

Co. G, Sgt. Almond M. Chesbro (1842-1863) Mortally wounded at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863.

Co. C, Pvt. Benjamin Coble (1835-1914) Benjamin's wife Elizabeth had two brothers in the 53rd PA, Daniel and Andrew Fleck both listed here as privates.

Co. I, 2nd Lt. Samuel Coldren (1837-1909) Promoted to Sgt. to 1st Sgt., Nov 2, 1864; to 2d Lt., Dec 15,1864; mustered out with company, Jun 30, 1865; Vet.

Co. H, Pvt. William C. Deetz

Co. I, Cpt. Henry S. Dimm (1836-1906) Commissioned Major, May 17, 1964 - not mustered - discharged Sept 14, 1864, for wounds received in action.

Co. G, Pvt. John D. Earl (1843-1911)

Co. I, Private Hibbard D. Entriken (1842-1914)

Co. C, Sgt. Davis G Enyeart (1837-1905) Name is on the PA Monument but records show him discharged on 21 Feb 1863.

Co. C, Cpl. William Estep (1834-1898)

Co. F, Sgt. Oliver L. Fisher (1844-1927) Severely wounded in the leg at Gettysburg, 2 Jul 1863.

Co. F, Pvt. Lyman Flick (1839-1895)

Co. C, Sgt. Dewalt Shontz Fouse (1840-1912)

Co. G, Pvt. George D. Freeman (1846-1927) Wounded slightly in the hip at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863; Captured at Petersburg, 16 Jun 1864; Released 27 Feb 1865; Believed to have taken his life due to his "inability to mingle with his comrades, gathered for the GAR encampment."

Co. C, Cpl. David N Garner (1840-1920)

Co. H, Pvt. Harvey S. Geiger (1841-1912))

Co. C, Cpl. Henry Barrick Geisinger (1838-1910)

Co. H, Pvt. George Hall (1837-1916)

Co. H, Pvt. Henry Hall

Co. H, Pvt. George Hause

Co. F, Sergeant Daniel Harrington (1836-1863) Killed at Gettysburg, 2 Jul 1863.

Co. F, Cpt. Theodore Hatfield (1837-1910)

Co. F, Pvt. Henry Hoover (1842-1868)

Co. F, Sgt. Isaac Allen Howell (1839-1920)

Co. C, 1st Sgt. Matthew G. Isett (1838-1863) Killed at Gettysburg 2 Jul 1863.

Co. G, Cpt Archibald "Arch" F. Jones (1825-1879)

Co. G, Pvt. Joseph Khyle (1838-1863) Mortally wounded at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863, Died of wounds 5 July 1863.

Co. I, Private Jacob H. Kleckner (1838-1910)

Co. D, Pvt. Michael Laffin (1840-1924)

Co. D, Pvt. Levi Laird (1834-1917)

Co. I, Pvt. William T. Long (1840-1863) Killed at Gettysburg.

Co. F, Pvt. Ira Gordon Lyon (1845-1910)

Co. G, 2nd Lt. Arthur B. Mann (1843-1936)

Co. H, Sgt James D. Marsh (1838-1905) Discharged as a Captain, 27 Dec 1863 due to wounds received.

Co. C, Pvt. James McCoy (1814-1886) Not on muster-out roll.

Co. G, Pvt. Homer H. McKerg (?-1872)

Co. C, Sgt. John McLaughlin

Co. G, Sgt. George William Musto (1843-1910)

Co. F, Pvt. James Monroe Norris (1839-1867)

Co. F, 2nd Lt. James Patton (1837-1899)

Co. C, Cpl. David B. Rothrock (1839-1916)

Co. C, Cpl. William D. Shontz (1840-1864) Killed at Po River, 10 May 1864.

Co. C, 2nd Lt. Henry J. Smith (1840-1892)

Co. I, 1st Lt. Henry Spiece (1838-1906) Promoted to Sgt. to 1st Sgt., Sept. 28, 1864 -to 2d Lt., Nov. 2,'64 - to 1st Lt., Dec. 15,'64 - mustered out with company, June 30, 1865 - Vet.

Co. H, Cpl. Lionel Stanley (1841-1904) Captured and wounded at Bristoe Station 14 Oct 1863 and held at Libby and Andersonville Prisons.

Co. G, 1st Sgt. Jason Watrous Stevens (1839-1893)

Co. G, Pvt. William Franklin Stone (1840-1864) Died at Andersonville Prison, 12 Jul 1864.

Co. H, Cpl. Robert Patterson Strine (1843-1864) Wounded at Spotsylvania, 12 May 1864; Died from wounds 13 May 1864.

Co. C, Pvt. James Strong (1842-1904)

Co. I, 1st Sgt. Frederick Benjamin Stroup (1844-1927) Promoted to Sgt. then to 1st Sgt., April 1, 1865-mustered out with company, June 30, 1865-Vet.

Co. C, Pvt. Sanford F. Tippery (1841-1883) Name on Gettysburg PA monument is spelled "Sippery"

Co. G, Pvt. Asa Tombs (1841-1868)

Co. I, Cpt. William W. Van Ormer (1841-1923) Promoted from 1st Sgt. to 2d Lt., May 17, 1864 - to 1st Lt., Nov. 2. 1864 - to Capt., Dec. 14,'64 - mustered out with company, June 30,'65 - Vet.

Co. H, Pvt. George Nevel Vandling (1834-1908) Mustered out, Nov. 8, 1864 -expiration of term.

Co. H, Cpl. David P. Waltman (1846-1925) Promoted to Corporal, May 25, 1865 - mustered out with company, June 30, 1865-Vet.

Co. F, Pvt. Benson J. Wardan (1836-1912)

Co. F, 1st Lt. John Jefferson Whitney (1836-1864) Killed at Spotsylvania, 18 May 1864.

Co. G, Sgt. John A. Wyckoff (1836-1929)