John McMain
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 3/22/1864 as a Private.
On 3/22/1864 he mustered into "G" Co. PA 99th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 7/1/1865 at Washington, DC
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865
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99th PA Infantrym ( 3-years )
Organized: Philadelphia, PA on 8/1/61
Mustered Out: 7/1/65 at Washington, DC
Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded: 9
Officers Died of Disease, Accidents, etc.: 1
Enlisted Men Killed or Mortally Wounded: 113
Enlisted Men Died of Disease, Accidents, etc.: 112
(Source: Fox, Regimental Losses)
PENNSYLVANIA
99TH INFANTRY
(Three Years)
Ninety-ninth Infantry.-Cols., Thomas W. Sweeny, Peter
Fritz, Jr., Asher S. Leidy, Edward R. Biles, Lieut.-Cols.,
William P. Seymour, Asher S. Leidy, Edward R. Biles, John W.
Moore, Peter Fritz, Jr., Majs., Asher S. Leidy, Henry A. Read,
John W. Moore, Peter Fritz, Jr., G. W. Tomlinson. The 99th
regiment, composed of Philadelphia men, most of whom had
served in the 22nd, was organized at Philadelphia and mustered
into the U. S. service at different times from July, 1861, to
Feb., 1862. The first three companies left for Washington on
Aug. 8, 1861, and camped near Alexandria, where they were
joined by the other companies as they arrived. On Feb. 19,
1862, the regiment was ordered to Washington for garrison duty
at various forts, and in April, it was assigned to similar
duty along the Anacosta river from Burning bridge to
Alexandria. On July 4, at Harrison's landing, it was assigned
to the 2nd brigade, 1st division, 3rd corps, with which it had
taken part in the campaign on the Peninsula and was active at
the second Bull Run battle. It was engaged at Chantilly, but
was not called into action at Antietam, being next closely
engaged at the battle of Fredericksburg. In May, 1863, at
Chancellorsville, the regiment shared in the famous charge
made by Gen. Kearny. It remained in this vicinity until the
opening of the Gettysburg campaign. On July 2, the regiment
was hotly engaged, but held its ground with great loss of
numbers until relieved. For its heroism it was highly
complimented and thanked by Gen. Ward and Gen. Birney. Moving southward with the army, the 99th went into camp near the Warrenton sulphur springs, where it was stationed until Oct. 10. On Nov. 7, it captured a large body of prisoners at
Kelly's ford on the Rappahannock where it was sent to clear
the way for the troops. It participated in the Mine Run
campaign, then established winter quarters at Brandy Station
where in Feb., 1864, a large number of the regiment reenlisted
and were furloughed. On April 7, they returned to Brandy
Station, when the Army of the Potomac was reorganized, the
99th forming part of the 1st brigade, 3rd division, 2nd corps,
which left Brandy Station on May 3, and was called into action
at the Wilderness. It held its ground during the night of May
5, and advanced the next day, displaying great bravery,
holding its position until all the other troops except the
20th Indiana had been forced back. It was thanked for its
heroism by Gen. Birney. At Spottsylvania it participated in
the gallant charge of the 2nd corps, capturing 2 battleflags
and 2 pieces of artillery, besides its share of the prisoners.
Another successful assault was made by the 99th Pa. and the
20th Ind. on the 17th, and on the 29th the regiment received
the veterans and recruits from the 26th Pa. Moving to
Petersburg it was engaged at Deep Bottom in July, capturing a
battery and on its return to Petersburg the troops were
complimented by Gen. Hancock in special orders. Again, for
gallantry in capturing a picket line on Sept. 10, the 99th was
mentioned in special orders by Hancock. Early in October it
had several skirmishes with the enemy about Poplar Grove
Church and a few days later met the enemy on the Boydton plank road. It took part in the raid on the Weldon railroad, going into winter quarters at Fort Seibert near the Vaughan road, along which it spent considerable time on picket duty. It
engaged at Hatcher's run in Feb., 1865, and near the Davis
house in March. Advancing with the army it was active at
Sailor's creek and at Appomattox Court House, where it
received the welcome news of Lee's surrender. Returning to
Richmond and then Washington it took part in the grand review
of the Union armies, and was mustered out on July 1, 1865.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 1