119th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment

The 119th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

The 119th Pennsylvania Infantry was organized at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beginning August 5, 1862 and mustered in August 15, 1862, for a three-year enlistment under the command of Colonel Peter Clarkson Ellmaker.

The regiment was attached to 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, VI Corps, Army of the Potomac, to February 1863.

The 119th Pennsylvania Infantry mustered out on June 19, 1865.

Burnside's 2nd Campaign, "Mud March," January 20–24, 1863.

Mine Run Campaign November 26 – December 2.

Repulse of Early's attack on Washington July 11–12.

Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign August to December.

Demonstration on Gilbert's Ford, Opequan, September 13.

Surrender of Lee and his army, Moved to Danville April 23–27, and duty there until May 23.

The regiment lost a total of 213 men during service; 9 officers and 132 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 1 officer and 71 enlisted men died of disease.