12th Ohio Infantry Regiment

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12th Ohio Infantry Regiment
Ohio state flag
Active	1861–1864
Country	United States of America
Allegiance	Union
Branch	Union Army
Type	Infantry
Size	~1000 soldiers at outset of the war
Engagements	American Civil War Battle of Scary Creek Battle of Carnifex Ferry Battle of South Mountain Battle of Antietam Battle of Cloyd's Mountain Battle of Lynchburg
Commanders
Notable commanders	Col. John W. Lowe Col. Carr B. White

12th Ohio Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

History

The 12th Ohio Infantry Regiment was organized at

In the fall of 1862, it was again transferred to western Virginia and did efficient service until the spring of 1864, when it joined Hunter's expedition to Lynchburg, Virginia. The regiment returned to Columbus, Ohio, and was mustered out July 11, 1864.

Union Army Brigadier General Jacob Ammen began his Civil War service as a captain in the 12th Ohio Infantry before being promoted to command the 24th Ohio Infantry Regiment.

• Ohio in the Civil War - 12th OVI Page by Larry Stevens

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