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Muster In: December 16, 18611
Muster Out: June 30, 18652
Commander(s):
Lieutenant Colonel Denis F. Burke
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Major John W. Byron
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Captain John Smith
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Captain John A. Desmond
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First Offensive Order of Battle: Second Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army5
- Commander:
- Unit Strength:
- Weapons:
- Smooth-bored Muskets (.69 caliber) (June 30, 1864)6
- Springfield Rifles (.58 caliber) (June 30, 1864)7
- Enfield Rifles (.577 caliber) (June 30, 1864)8
Second Offensive Order of Battle:
Second Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army (June 19-26, 1864)9
Consolidated Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army (June 27-30, 1864)10
- Commander: Captain John Smith (at least June 30, 1864)11
- Unit Strength:
- Weapons:
- Smooth-bored Muskets (.69 caliber) (June 30, 1864)12
- Springfield Rifles (.58 caliber) (June 30, 1864)13
- Enfield Rifles (.577 caliber) (June 30, 1864)14
Third Offensive Order of Battle: Consolidated Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army15,16
- Commander: Captain John Smith (July 31, 1864)17
- Unit Strength:
- Weapons:
- Note: The 88th New York had only four (4) companies on July 31, 1864.18
Fourth Offensive Order of Battle: Consolidated Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army19,20
- Commander:
- Unit Strength:
- Weapons:
- Note: The 88th New York had only five (5) companies on August 31, 1864.23,24
Fifth Offensive Order of Battle: Consolidated Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army25
- Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Denis F. Burke (at least October 14, 1864).26
- Unit Strength:
- Weapons: Springfield Rifles (.58 caliber) (September 30, 1864)27
Sixth Offensive Order of Battle: Consolidated Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army28
- Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Denis F. Burke (October 31, 1864)29
- Unit Strength:
- Weapons:
- Note: The 88th New York consisted of five (5) companies at this time.30
Seventh Offensive Order of Battle: Second Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army31
- Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Denis F. Burke (December 31, 1864)32
- Unit Strength:
- Weapons:
- Note: The 88th New York consisted of five (5) companies at this time.33
Eighth Offensive Order of Battle: Second Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army34,35
- Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Denis F. Burke (January 31 & February 28, 1865)36,37
- Unit Strength:
- Weapons:
- Note: The 88th New York consisted of five (5) companies at this time.38,39
Ninth Offensive Order of Battle: Second Brigade | First Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army40,41
- Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Denis F. Burke (March 31, 1865)42
- Unit Strength:
- Weapons:
- Note: The 88th New York consisted of five (5) companies at this time.43,44
Dyer’s Compendium Info:
Petersburg Campaign Battles45:
- Before Petersburg June 16-18.
- Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865.
- Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23, 1864.
- Demonstration north of the James July 27-29.
- Deep Bottom July 27-28.
- Demonstration north of the James August 13-20.
- Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, August 14-18.
- Ream’s Station August 25.
- Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher’s Run, October 27-28.
- Front of Forts Morton and Sedgwick October 27.
- Reconnaissance to Hatcher’s Run December 9-10.
- Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865.
- Watkins’ House March 25.
- Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9.
- Hatcher’s Run or Boydton Road March 30-31.
- White Oak Road March 31.
- Sutherland Station and fall of Petersburg April 2.
Bibliography:
Siege of Petersburg Documents Which Mention This Unit:
- 150 Years Ago Today: Return of the Irish Brigade: October 31, 1864
- 150 Years Ago Today: Skirmish in Front of Fort Morton and Fort Sedgwick: October 27, 1864
- MAP: 2nd Deep Bottom (Horn 2nd Ed.): Barlow’s First Attacks Noon-2 p.m., August 14, 1864
- Maps of the 2nd Battle of Deep Bottom from John Horn’s New Petersburg Book
- NP: July 2, 1864 Irish-American (NY): The Irish Brigade, June 22
- NP: June 20, 1864 Philadelphia Inquirer: Associated Press Accounts, June 17-18
- OR XL P1 #41: Report of Lieutenant Colonel Denis F. Burke, 88th NY, June 16-July 30, 1864
- OR XLII P1 #45: Report of Major John W. Byron, 88th NY, commanding 3rd Provisional Regiment, August 14, 1864
- OR XLVI P1 #35: Report of Captain John Smith, 88th NY, March 25, 1865
- OR XLVI P1 #36: Report of Lieutenant Colonel Denis F. Burke, 88th NY, Mar 29-Apr 9, 1865
Sources:
- A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
- A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
- Dennis F. Burke, late Colonel, 88th New York Vols. Thomas A. Larcom photographs collection, 1857-1866 (Mountjoy Prison). November 1866 (Vol. 2), New York Public Library. Thanks to friend of the site Gary Schoen for pointing this image out. ↩
- J.W. Byron, late Colonel in the American Service. Thomas A. Larcom photographs collection, 1857-1866 (Mountjoy Prison). November 1866 (Vol. 2), New York Public Library. Thanks to friend of the site Gary Schoen for pointing this image out. ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 1 (Serial Number 80), pages 219-220 ↩
- Volume 13 (Ordnance Returns for the Second Quarter, April-June, 1864); 88th New York Entry, Page 119; Summary Statements of Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on Hand in Regular and Volunteer Army Organizations, 1862-1867, 1870-1876. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1281, Roll 7); Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, 1797-1969, Record Group 156; National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. ↩
- Volume 13 (Ordnance Returns for the Second Quarter, April-June, 1864); 88th New York Entry, Page 119; Summary Statements of Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on Hand in Regular and Volunteer Army Organizations, 1862-1867, 1870-1876. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1281, Roll 7); Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, 1797-1969, Record Group 156; National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. ↩
- Volume 13 (Ordnance Returns for the Second Quarter, April-June, 1864); 88th New York Entry, Page 119; Summary Statements of Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on Hand in Regular and Volunteer Army Organizations, 1862-1867, 1870-1876. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1281, Roll 7); Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, 1797-1969, Record Group 156; National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 1 (Serial Number 80), pages 219-220 ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 2 (Serial Number 81), p. 543 ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 2 (Serial Number 81), page 543 ↩
- Volume 13 (Ordnance Returns for the Second Quarter, April-June, 1864); 88th New York Entry, Page 119; Summary Statements of Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on Hand in Regular and Volunteer Army Organizations, 1862-1867, 1870-1876. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1281, Roll 7); Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, 1797-1969, Record Group 156; National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. ↩
- Volume 13 (Ordnance Returns for the Second Quarter, April-June, 1864); 88th New York Entry, Page 119; Summary Statements of Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on Hand in Regular and Volunteer Army Organizations, 1862-1867, 1870-1876. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1281, Roll 7); Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, 1797-1969, Record Group 156; National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. ↩
- Volume 13 (Ordnance Returns for the Second Quarter, April-June, 1864); 88th New York Entry, Page 119; Summary Statements of Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on Hand in Regular and Volunteer Army Organizations, 1862-1867, 1870-1876. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1281, Roll 7); Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, 1797-1969, Record Group 156; National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 1 (Serial Number 80), page 252 ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 3 (Serial Number 82), page 729 ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 3 (Serial Number 82), page 729 ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 1 (Serial Number 80), page 252 ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 2 (Serial Number 88), page 612: “Organization of the Army of the Potomac…August 31, 1864” ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 1 (Serial Number 87), pages 117, 129: “Return of Casualties in the Union Forces (August 1864)” ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 1 (Serial Number 87), page 291: I assume the “Third Provisional Regiment” contained the three New York Regiments of the Irish Brigade, the 63rd, 69th, and 88th New York. Byron’s report mentions the 69th New York, commanded by Adjutant James J. Smith, and insinuates that he was responsible for that command. More research is needed. ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 2 (Serial Number 88), page 612: “Organization of the Army of the Potomac…August 31, 1864” ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 2 (Serial Number 88), page 612: “Organization of the Army of the Potomac…August 31, 1864” ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 1 (Serial Number 87), page 129: “Return of Casualties in the Union Forces (August 1864)” ↩
- Sommers, Richard J. “Grant’s Fifth Offensive at Petersburg: A Study in Strategy, Tactics, and Generalship. The Battle of Poplar Spring Church, the First Battle of the Darbytown Road, the Second Battle of the Squirrel Level Road, the Second Battle of the Darbytown Road (Ulysses S. Grant, Virginia).” Doctoral Thesis. Rice University, 1970. Print. p. 1298. ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 1 (Serial Number 80), page 351 ↩
- Volume 15 (Ordnance Returns for the Third Quarter, July-September, 1864); 88th New York Entry, Page 114; Summary Statements of Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on Hand in Regular and Volunteer Army Organizations, 1862-1867, 1870-1876. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1281, Roll 7); Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, 1797-1969, Record Group 156; National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 3 (Serial Number 89), page 458: “Organization of the Union Forces” (October 31, 1864)” ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 3 (Serial Number 89), page 458: “Organization of the Union Forces” (October 31, 1864)” ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 3 (Serial Number 89), page 458: “Organization of the Union Forces” (October 31, 1864)” ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 3 (Serial Number 89), page 1115: “Organization of the Union Forces” (December 31, 1864) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 3 (Serial Number 89), page 1115: “Organization of the Union Forces” (December 31, 1864) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 3 (Serial Number 89), page 1115: “Organization of the Union Forces” (December 31, 1864) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 325: “Organization of the Union Forces” (January 31, 1865) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 739: “Organization of the Union Forces” (February 28, 1865) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 325: “Organization of the Union Forces” (January 31, 1865) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 739: “Organization of the Union Forces” (February 28, 1865) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 325: “Organization of the Union Forces” (January 31, 1865) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 739: “Organization of the Union Forces” (February 28, 1865) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 1 (Serial Number 95), page 566: “Organization of the Union Forces” (March 31, 1865) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 1 (Serial Number 95), page 582: “Return of casualties in the Union Forces commanded by Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, March 29-April 9, 1865” ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 1 (Serial Number 95), page 566: “Organization of the Union Forces” (March 31, 1865) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 1 (Serial Number 95), page 566: “Organization of the Union Forces” (March 31, 1865) ↩
- The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 1 (Serial Number 95), page 582: “Return of casualties in the Union Forces commanded by Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, March 29-April 9, 1865” ↩
- A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩