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The 1st Pennsylvania Riflle regeiment is raised.
Back when we were still fighting the revolutionary war, The Congressional Congress authorized for 10 new regiments to be raised; six of which were from Pennsylvania. -
The Pennsylvania Bucktails in the Civil War
By this time in the war President Abraham Lincoln was in office and the Confederate States of America had already separated themselves from the Union. The Union realized the dire need for more men to fight this war so the secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, authorized Major Stone to raise more Bucktail Brigades. The first new regiment he established was the one-hundred-forty-ninth Bucktail Brigade. Not long after the one-hundred-fiftieth and fifty-first Bucktail Brigade assembled -
Maryland invasion
The regiment was setting out on its mission to invade Maryland. Shortly after their departure they were called back to the Washington and remained on call there for almost but not quite a year. -
Washington DC
The regiment was called down south to Belle Plain, Virginia while under the command of General Stone. The one-hundred-forty-third Pennsylvania Bucktails Brigade were also repositioned in Belle Plain, VA. -
Off to Rappahannock!
Forces were moved from Belle Plain, VA to Rappahannock, VA where they were to stay the night and continue in the morning. When they woke there was a slight dilemma; they were being shot at by confederate troops -
Onward!
The regiment continued marching with poor conditions of hot weather and little food in their stomachs. They had to cross the Rappahannock River which was on average 2-3 miles wide. Eventually the men made it to the rest of the Union army to fight in the battle of Chancellorsville at 2 Am. -
Back over the river
By May 6th the battle was over with and the Pennsylvania Bucktails had to make their way back over the river. The majority of the time they spent at the battle scene they were out along the road on patrol. -
The Day before Gettysburg
A month passes after the battle of Chancellorsville and the One-Hundred-Forty-ninth Pennsylvania Bucktails regiment had set up camp just four miles from Gettysburg. -
The Battle of Gettysburg: Day one
July 1st 1863 Early Morning: When the brigade woke in the morning they could here the battle of Gettysburg taking its start. The PA Bucktails immediately gathered up their supplies and the men set off to help the cause and join Reynolds. Sadly when they arrived around eleven A.M. Reynolds already took his last breath. Late Morning: After the men recognized Reynolds passing they remained to fight along side with Buford the next in command. Afternoon: While in combat Stone was wounded but -
The Battle of Gettysburg: Day two
Twilight: the One-Hundred-Forty-Ninth and One-Hundred-Fiftieth regiments were sent out to obtain more lost weaponry -
The Battle of Gettysburg: Day three
Lee and his forces retreated thus the battle of Gettysburg was brought to an end and the Union a win. -
Fallowing Lee
The regiment set off yet again to track down General Lee of the Confederate Army. Little to no progress was made. -
Recruiting
Stone and his men returned to the union where they would stay for the winter. They also took this time to recruit new soldiers since many have been lost in the last 6 months the Bucktails have been back in action. -
The Wilderness
Close by Culpepper, the regiment picked up camp and spent the next few days heading southwest and eventually running into enemy lines in the middle of a forest. The regiment, what was left of it, met back up near the Lacy House. -
Major General Wadsworth
9 A.M.: after a few more hours of combat General Wadsworth falls to his death. He was 56 years old; much older than all other Union generals. -
The Regiment/Reinforcements
With the battle of the wilderness being over, the regiment moved on to another battle being fought at the same time, Chancellorsville. They were already ten days in to the battle when the reinforcements arrived, the One-Hundred-Forty-Ninth regiment -
Stone’s Retirement
Stone, who had been the head of the brigade since the beginning of its days, was thrown from his horse and wounded and forced to retire. Colonel Bragg was then assigned to the One-Hundred-Forty-Ninth Pennsylvania Bucktails regiment by the man who took place of General Wadsworth, General Cutler. -
Laurel Hill
Already 10 days into the battle of Laurel Hill the Pennsylvania Bucktails reach the scene and join in the combat. The regiment fought for the next few days. -
Union win!
The fighting went on and eventually General McClellan of the Union won the battle. -
Marching again…
The regiment soon moved forward and marched for 3 days. -
Surprised by Enemy Forces
That night the regiment ran into enemy forces that just kept on coming. The regiment then fell back and held off for a while. For being caught by surprise and greatly outnumbered only four soldiers were lost total. -
Help from the rest
The regiment kept moving to join up with the rest of the Union forces on the 30th. -
Getting the confederates out
Forces gathered outside Bethesda Church to drive the rebels out. The resistance went on until the 5th of June. -
The New Top Dog
The brigade was assigned to General Chamberlain’s forces. -
Chamberlain vs. James
Chamberlain and his forces had engaged in a quarrel with those of James resulting in one death but many wounded and things remained at a stand still until mid August. -
On the Move
Chamberlain’s forces began to move again toward Weldon Railroad fighting off the enemy on the way. -
Gaining Power
The regiment spent three weeks strengthening the front line by building forts and rifle pits. -
Dodging a Battle
The regiment was sent to the rear of the forces till the beginning of October. It then began moving from the railroad avoiding the battle at Peebles’ Farm. -
Back Again
the regiment returned to the fort. -
30) Hater’s Run
Forces moved from the rail road again and met with the enemy at Hatcher’s Run. -
Back up to the Union
The brigade was separated and the One-Hundred-Forty-Ninth regiment was sent north. -
The End to the Regiment
The regiment’s contract was up and they went to Harrisburg to receive their payments.
