Civil War 161st NEW YORK REGIMENT Cover CAPTAIN JOHN F. LITTLE NEW ORLEANS LA

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Civil War 161st NEW YORK REGIMENT Cover CAPTAIN JOHN F. LITTLE NEW ORLEANS LA. Interesting piece! Officers like Little would have been responsible for leading small units in combat, training, and administrative duties. Initial Rank: First Lieutenant (September 19, 1862)Fold3. Civil War 161st NEW YORK REGIMENT cover to CAPTAIN JOHN F. LITTLE NEW ORLEANS LA . Interesting piece! INTERNET INFO: Like Dislike Captain John F. Little was a Union Army officer who served during the American Civil War, primarily with the New York 161st Infantry Regiment, Company F Fold3 . Service and Rank Enlistment: October 27, 1862, in Elmira, New York Fold3 . Initial Rank: First Lieutenant (September 19, 1862) Fold3 . Promotion to Captain: August 24, 1863 Fold3 . Later Rank: Corporal/Lieutenant (December 1863 – September 1865) Fold3 . Discharge: September 20, 1865, at Fort Jefferson, Florida Fold3 . Length of Service: Approximately 3 years and 3 months Fold3 . Military Role As a captain, Little commanded Company F of the 161st Infantry during the war. The 161st Infantry was part of the Union Army’s volunteer forces, and Company F would have participated in campaigns and battles in the Eastern Theater, though specific battle assignments for Little are not detailed in the available records Fold3 . Background and Discharge Birth Year: 1838 Fold3 . Military Age at Enlistment: 24 Fold3 . Gold Star Officer: Yes (indicating he was a commissioned officer) Fold3 . Prisoner of War: No; Wounded: No Fold3 . After discharge, he lived in Steuben, New York, by June 1890 Fold3 . The New York 161st Infantry was a volunteer regiment that served in the Union Army from 1862 to 1865. Officers like Little would have been responsible for leading small units in combat, training, and administrative duties. The regiment’s service records are preserved in the National Archives and Fold3, allowing further research into his specific engagements. The 161st New York Infantry Regiment was a Union Army infantry unit organized in Elmira, New York, in 1862, serving with distinction in the Department of the Gulf and participating in numerous major campaigns including the Siege of Port Hudson and the Red River Campaign. Formation and Recruitment The regiment was organized at Elmira, New York, from August to October 1862 under Colonel Gabriel T. Harrower , authorized to recruit volunteers from Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, Chenango, and Broome counties Wikipedia +2 . It was mustered into federal service for a three-year term on October 27, 1862 , with ten companies raised from specific towns such as Urbana, Elmira, Bath, Corning, and Binghamton. The regiment comprised over 900 men, largely farmers and laborers, and received uniforms, equipment, and training in infantry tactics, marksmanship, and camp discipline at Camp Rathbun in Elmira grokipedia.com . Service History Department of the Gulf The 161st departed New York for New Orleans on December 4, 1862 , joining Grover's Division in the Department of the Gulf grokipedia.com . Early assignments included garrison duties and securing river corridors. In March 1863, the regiment advanced against Port Hudson, Louisiana , participating in reconnaissance, the assault at Plains Store, and the subsequent siege from May 24 to July 9, suffering 17 casualties National Park Service . The regiment also fought at Donaldsonville in July 1863, sustaining 53 casualties, and briefly engaged in the Sabine Pass Expedition to Texas in September 1863, with 30 casualties The Official Website of New York State +1 . Red River Campaign (Spring 1864) The 161st took part in the Red River Campaign , advancing from Franklin to Alexandria and participating in major engagements including Sabine Crossroads (April 8), Pleasant Hill (April 9), Cane River Crossing (April 23), and Mansura (May 16) grokipedia.com . The regiment faced heavy losses at Sabine Crossroads under Lieutenant Colonel William B. Kinsey , with 13 killed, 64 wounded, and 30 missing, including the death of 2nd Lieutenant Lewis E. Fitch grokipedia.com . The unit also assisted in covering retreats and destroying Confederate supplies to prevent enemy use. Later Operations After the Red River Campaign, the regiment performed garrison duties at Morganza, Louisiana , participated in expeditions along the Mississippi River, and eventually joined the Mobile Campaign in March–April 1865 , contributing to the assaults and capture of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely , and the occupation of Mobile, Alabama grokipedia.com . Subsequently, the regiment moved to Florida for garrison duties, stationed at Fort Jefferson and the District of West Florida, until mustering out. Muster Out and Consolidation Original three-year enlistees were mustered out at Fort Jefferson, Florida, on September 10, 1865 . The remaining men formed a battalion of two companies under Major Willis E. Craig , with the unit fully mustered out at Tallahassee, Florida, on November 12, 1865 Wikipedia +2 . Commanders Colonel Gabriel T. Harrower – regiment organizer and first commanding officer 1 . Colonel Henry G. Harrower – succeeded Gabriel Harrower in 1864. Lieutenant Colonel William B. Kinsey – commanded during the Red River Campaign. Lieutenant Colonel Marvin D. Stillwell , Major Charles Straun , and Major Willis E. Craig also held leadership roles throughout service. 1 Source Casualties and Losses During its service, the 161st New York Infantry Regiment suffered 306 total deaths , including 1 officer and 55 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded in action, 250 deaths from disease, and 13 enlisted men who died in Confederate captivity Wikipedia +2 . The regiment endured numerous hardships, including disease outbreaks, a typhoid epidemic during its initial organization at Elmira, and naval disasters during movement. Key Engagements Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana (May–July 1863) Battle of Donaldsonville (July 1863) Sabine Pass Expedition, Texas (September 1863) Red River Campaign (March–May 1864) Sabine Crossroads (April 8) Pleasant Hill (April 9) Cane River (April 23) Mansura (May 16) Campaign against Mobile, Alabama (March–April 1865) Siege and capture of Fort Blakely and Spanish Fort (April 1865) The regiment's extensive service showcases its critical role in Union operations across the Gulf region, demonstrating resilience amid combat and disease, and contributing to key victories during the late stages of the Civil War. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We want you to be happy with your purchase. We offer a 14 day return on any item that you find is not as described. 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