The Opdycke Tigers 125th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Col. Emerson Opdycke (photo from Library of Congress)


National and Regimental Flags of 125th Ohio VI
(Photos courtesy John Lutes (r), Co. A, 125th OVI Re-enactors, Atlanta, GA)

Click here to view original flags of the 125th Ohio

Company A, 125th Ohio V.I. Re-enactors in Camp

It was the heroic conduct of the 125th Ohio during the entire battle of Chickamauga but is specially on the 20th that induced me to give the regiment the sobriquet - "Opdycke Tigers"
You may make any reference to me you may wish to aid you in securing the inscription you desire.

Truly your friend
and comrade
Th. A. Wood

                                    Thanks to David Mercado for assistance in decyphering the script.

Letter from Gen. Thomas A. Wood to Charles T. Clark to verify that the nickname was bestowed on the 125th Ohio for their actions at Chickamauga and not to Opdycke's Brigade for actions at Franklin as some histories claim. Thus, only the 125th could rightfully claim title to the name.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. History of the regiment
  2. Battles and engagements (with links)
  3. Regimental Roster
  4. Bibliography Link
  5. Other Civil War Links
  6. Photo Gallery
  7. Personal Recollections of Samuel H. Sidlinger (Thanks to Dennis Stephens)
  8. Letter from Charles T. Clark on Chickamauga movements
  9. Letter from James P. Ramsey prior to Battle of Chickamauga
  10. Diary of E.G.Whiteside (Adj. 125th) 19-27 Sept. 1863
  11. Letter by Col. Opdycke 2 days after Battle of Franklin
  12. Letter from Arthur MacArthur with comments on Battle of Franklin
  13. Letter from the Atlanta Front
  14. Letter home by Pvt. Leroy Fuller, Co. C
  15. Letter from Col Opdycke to his father in 1865
  16. Letter from Col. Opdycke to Officers and men of the First Brigade after the Battle of Franklin
  17. Letter from Regimental Surgon to Pvt. Morris Lowery. Has description of conditions during retreat from Dandridge
  18. Letters home from Sgt. Samuel Corwin, Co. E

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If anyone knows of any good sites for any of these battles, please let me know and I'll include them.

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THE 125TH OVI MONUMENT Snodgrass Hill - Chickamauga(photo courtesy of Dave Smith)

To read the legend of the "Tiger", click here

125th Ohio V.I. Plaque at rear of Carter House, Franklin, TN
(Click on plaque to read about the dedication of the plaque, 14Oct2000)

Opdycke Brigade Marker at Franklin, TN
 
 

Regimental Roster

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More information on the 125th OVI

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Interesting Civil War links

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OPDYCKE'S TIGERS By Don Troiani

Courtesy Historical Art Prints
(click on image to go to HAP home page)

HELP TO PRESERVE THE FRANKLIN BATTLEFIELD CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

To Descendants of Members of the 125th:

Through this page, I have been contacted by some descendents of those that served with the Opdycke Tigers. I am attempting to compile a directory of descendents so that they might communicate with each other and share information or ask questions. I will also, from time to time, be posting information that might be of interest to descendents.
To go to the Descendents of the Opdycke Tigers page, click here. 

The American Civil War was an episode in history which defined us as a nation. Many brave men fought and died for what they belived, both from the north and the south. Although this page is dedicated to a Union regiment, we must not forget those in gray that fought just as bravely and sacraficed much for their convictions. To honor them, click on the following arrow.

Comments, suggestions, or questions about the 125th are welcome


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Last update: 19Aug06