Faces of the 5th Pennsylvania Reserves
John W. Bigler
2nd Lieutenant, Co. CBigler was a commissioned officer in the Washington Cadets,Co.C., 5th Pa. Reserves. He was the son of former PA Governor Bigler.
Thomas H. Caldwell
Captain, Company KCaldwell was from Northern Pennsylvania, but was an officer in Company K, of the 5th Regiment.
John T. Carpenter
SurgeonDoctor Carpenter served as Surgeon of the 5th Pa. Reserves. He was transferred to another unit in September 1861.
John T. Carpenter
SurgeonDoctor Carpenter served as Surgeon of the 5th Pa. Reserves. He was transferred to another unit in September 1861.
George W. Chase
Private, Company EChase was a member of the Centre Guards, Co. E, 5th Pa. Reserves. He was discharged in 1862.
James P. Covert
Private, Company FPvt. Covert served throughout the war with the Bradford Union Guards, Co. F, 5th Pa. Reserves.
George Dare
Lt. ColonelGeorge Dare began his service as Captain of Company I. He was later commissioned Lt. Col. of the 5th Regiment, and was killed leading his men at the Wilderness Battle in May 1864.
George Dare
Lt. ColonelGeorge Dare began his service as Captain of Company I. He was later commissioned Lt. Col. of the 5th Regiment, and was killed leading his men at the Wilderness Battle in May 1864.
George Dare
Lt. ColonelGeorge Dare began his service as Captain of Company I. He was later commissioned Lt. Col. of the 5th Regiment, and was killed leading his men at the Wilderness Battle in May 1864.
John B. Dayton
2nd Lieutenant, Co. DDayton was a commissioned officer in the Slifer Guards, Co. D, 5th Reserves from Union County.
Samuel Evans
QuartermasterSamuel Evans was originally a member of Company K, but was appointed Quartermaster of the 5th Reserves.
Joseph W. Fisher
ColonelFisher was originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He served as Colonel of the Regiment after the death of Col. S. G. Simmons.
Joseph W. Fisher
ColonelFisher was originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He served as Colonel of the Regiment after the death of Col. S. G. Simmons.
Robert J. Fry
Private, Company KFry served as a member of the Cookman Rangers, Co. K, 5th Pa. Reserves until he was discharged in January 1864.
David H. Geissinger
Private, Company GGeissinger served throughout the war as a member of the Huntingdon Infantry, Co. G, 5th Pa. Reserves.
James W. Gohn
Corporal, Company KGohn served as a member of the Cookman Rangers, Co. K, 5th Reserves throughout the war. He reenlisted and was transferred to Co. D, 191st Pa Veteran Volunteers.
Frederick Gossner
Private, Company HGossner served throughout the term of service with the Pollock Guards, Co. H, 5th Pa. Reserves. He reenlisted in the 191st Pa. Vet. Vols.
John I. Gregg
ColonelGregg was the first Colonel of the 5th Pennsylvania Reserves. His rank was based on an election which took place June 21, and he left the regiment 24-hours later to accept a commission in the regular army
William H. Grier
Sergeant, Company AGrier was a member of the Jersey Shore Rifles, Company A, 5th Pennsylvania Reserves.
Charles M. Hildebrand
Captain, Company GHildebrand was a commissioned officer in the Huntingdon Infantry, Company G, 5th Pennsylvania Reserves.
David Housel
Private, Company AHousel was killed at the Battle of Spottsylvania Court House in May 1864.
John Huidekoper
Sergeant, Company CHuidekoper began his service with Company C, 5th Pa Reserves in 1861 as a Corporal and Sergeant. He transferred to serve in the 150th Pa. Vols.
Alexander B. Hughes
Private, Company AHughes served throughout the war as a member of the Jersey Shore Rifles, Co. A, 5th
Samuel G. Lane
SurgeonDr. Lane was the regimental surgeon until March of 1864; eventually became Assistant Surgeon General of Pennsylvania.
James H. Larrimer
MajorLarrimer was originally a Captain in both Company C & E, of the 5th Reserves. He was killed in an ambush in 1864.
James H. Larrimer
Captain, Co. ELarrimer was originally a Captain in both Company C & E, of the 5th Reserves. He was killed in an ambush in 1864.
James H. Larrimer
MajorLarrimer was originally a Captain in both Company C & E, of the 5th Reserves. He was killed in an ambush in 1864.
James H. Larrimer
MajorLarrimer was originally a Captain in both Company C & E, of the 5th Reserves. He was killed in an ambush in 1864.
Thomas B. Lucas
Private, Company ELucas served as a member of the Centre Guards, Co. E, 5th Pa Reserves until he was discharged in December of 1862.
Addison G. Mason
AdjutantOriginally from Company F, 5th Pa. Reserves; he was promoted to Adjutant; also served on General George G. Meade's Staff.
James A. McPherran
Captain, Co. I & FCapt. McPherran began his service with the Scott Infantry, Co. I, as a Lieutenant before being transferred to the Bradford Union Volunteers, Co. F - and commissioned Captain. He would later be promoted to Major.
David McGaughey
Captain, Company CDavid McGaughey enlisted as a Sergeant in Company C, to later rise to command the company as Captain.
David McGaughey
Captain, Company CDavid McGaughey enlisted as a Sergeant in Company C, to later rise to command the company as Captain.
David McGaughey
Captain, Company CDavid McGaughey enlisted as a Sergeant in Company C, to later rise to command the company as Captain.
David H. McMicken
Captain, Company ACapt. McMicken was mortally wounded at the Battle of Gaines Mill, June 1862.
James L. McPherson
Sergeant, Company CMcPherson was a member of the Washington Cadets, Company C, 5th PA Reserves.
Harry Mullen
Quartermaster SergeantMullen was originally a member of the Cookman Rangers, Co. K, 5th Reserves. Promoted to QM Sgt and transferred to F&S. ALlo served in the 191st PA Vet. Vols.
William A. Ogden
1st Sergeant, Company COgden was a member of the Washington Cadets, Company C, 5th PA Reserves. He is photographed as a First Sergeant but eventxually was commissioned 2nd Lt.
John J. Patterson
Sergeant Company IPatterson served in the Huntingdon Infantry, Co. I, 5th Pa. Reserves until he was transferred to the VRC in 1863.
John A. Pepperman
Private Company APepperman was killed in action at the Battle of Bristoe Station, October 1863.
Benjamin R. Pitcher
Private Company FPitcher was a member of the Bradford Union Guards, Co. F, 5th Pa. Reserves. He was killed in action at the Battle of Mechanicsville, June 26, 1862.
James Porter
Captain, Company IPorter mustered in with the Scott Infantry, Co. I, 5th Reserves as a non-commissioned officer. Eventually rose to Captain at which rank he was mustered out of service in 1864.
John E. Potter
1st Lieutenant, Company CPotter mustered in with the Washington Cadets, Co. C, 5th Reserves as a private. Eventually rose to 1st Lt., at which rank he was mustered out of service in 1864.
John M. Rhoads
1st Lieutenant, Company HRhoads mustered in with the Pollock Guards, Co. H, 5th Reserves as a Sergeant. Eventually rose to 1st Lt., at which rank he was mustered out of service in 1864. Hew as wounded at Wilderness, May 8, 1864.
Franklin C. Smith
Private, Company HSmith served throughout the war as a member of the Pollock Guards, Co. H, 5th Pa. Reserves. Reenlisted in the 191st Pa. Vet. Vols.
Robert W. Smith
2nd Lieutenant, Company GSmith began his service in the music corps, as Drum Major. He was subsequently promoted to Sergeant Major (as he's pictured here) and then commissioned 2nd Lt. He was mortally wounded at 2nd Bull Run in August 1862.
Charles D. Shaffle
Captain, Company DShaffle was a commissioned officer in the Slifer Guards, Co. D, 5th Pa. Reserves. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862
Charles D. Shaffle
Captain, Company DShaffle was a commissioned officer in the Slifer Guards, Co. D, 5th Pa. Reserves. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862.
A. Percival Shaw
1st Lieutenant, Company FShaw was a commissioned officer in the Bradford Union Guards, Co. F, 5th Pa. Reserves who was discharged as a result of a court martial in 1864.
A. Percival Shaw
1st Lieutenant, Company FShaw was a commissioned officer in the Bradford Union Guards, Co. F, 5th Pa. Reserves who was discharged as a result of a court martial in 1864.
Edward M. Shreiner
Sergeant, Company KShreiner was mortally wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg; he died as a prisoner of war in Richmond on Dec 18, 1862.
Seneca G. Simmons
ColonelSimmons was elected Colonel following the resignation of Col. Gregg. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of New Market Crossroads in 1862.
Seneca G. Simmons
ColonelSimmons was elected Colonel following the resignation of Col. Gregg. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of New Market Crossroads in 1862.
John H. Snay
1st Lieutenant, Company CSnay was a commissioned officer in the Jersey Shore Rifles, Company A, 5th Reserves.
James Taggart
Captain, Company BTaggart was the first Captain of the Taggart Guards, Co. B, 5th Pa. Reserves. He was killed at the Battle of New Market Crossroads.
John J. Torbert
1st Sergeant, Company KTorbert was the senior non-commissioned officer of the Cookman Rangers, Co. K, 5th Pa. Reserves when it was mustered out. He was commissioned into the 191st PA Veteran Volunteers in 1864.
John L. Wright
AdjutantJohn L. Wright was originally from the Cookman Rangers, which was Company K of the 5th Reserves. He was appointed Adjutant and continued at that post until the regiment was discharged.