14th Connecticut's Post Gettysburg Civil War Service-- Part 1

Despite being down to just 100 men after Gettysburg, there was no rest for the 14th Connecticut Nutmeg regiment.  It participated in all of the major battles of the Army of the Potomac during the course of the rest of the war.

From the Civil War in the East site.

These are some of the events:

1863

July 14:  Falling Waters

August 6:  First  reinforcement of recruits, conscripts and substitutes.

August 25:  Original regimental flag so damaged, it was replaced by the state.

September 18:  two deserters from the recent reinforcement of substitutes shot for desertion in the presence of the division.

October 9-22:  Bristoe Campaign.

1864

May 5-7:  Battle of the Wilderness

May 8-21:  Battle of Spottsylvania Court House

--Old Secesh