Source: War of Rebellion 1861-65 by Charles Camper/J.W. Kirkley
Historical Record-First Regiment, Maryland Infantry
This Company, composed principally of Germans recruited in Baltimore and Washington was mustered into the United States service at the Relay House, May 28, 1861. It was mustered out of service July 2, 1865.
The original number of officers and men was 97; veterans 31; whole number, 224; killed in action 7; mortally wounded, 1; wounded, 30; died of disease, 17; discharged for disability, 14; present at final muster out, 67.
Original Members
Captain Thomas S.J. Johnson
First Lieutenant Norris G. Starkweather
Second Lieutenant Julius Veidt
First Sergeant John Reese
Second Sergeant Lewis Lynch
Third Sergeant George Williams
Fourth Sergeant Ferdinand Seibold
Fifth Sergeant John Davis
First Corporal Louis Schmidt
Second Corporal Thomas Freeland
Third Corporal Henry Karl
Fourth Corporal Lewis Heisa
Fifth Corporal John Em
Sixth Corporal John Ennis
Seventh Corporal George Bryden
Eighth Corporal William Walter
Musician James A. Freeman
Musician Michael Rheim
Privates
Members who joined after the Original Organization
Transferred from the Purnell Legion
Transferred from the Eighth Maryland