8th Ohio Infantry Regiment
The 8th Ohio Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It served in the Eastern Theater in a number of campaigns and battles, but perhaps is most noted for its actions in helping repulse Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg.
| 8th Ohio Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
Ohio state flag | |
| Active | 1861–1864 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 950 soldiers at outset of the war |
| Nickname(s) | "Fighting Fools" |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
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