The 5th Ohio Infantry

The previous post mentioned that Abraham Galloway had been involved with the formation of the 5th Ohio.

Given its low number, I'd have to say it was one of the earliest regiments from Ohio and definitely before black units were enrolled.

I found out the 5th Ohio here referred to the 5th USCT, also called the 127th Ohio Infantry. I was unable to find out anything about the 1st African Brigade.

There is not much on Abraham Galloway either, but I did find a short article on him in North Carolina in the Civil War, so will do an entry on him. Quite a fascinating man.

A Little-Known Aspect. --B-R'er