174th Regiment of Ohio Valley Infantry

This site is dedicated to my GG Grandfather Mishach Walker, a member of Company F of the 174th OVI

The picture at left shows members of the Brooks-Grant Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans at the stone dedication. The dedication consisted of opening prayer by Pastor Marc Sarrett folllowed by a reading of the history of the 174th and biography of Mishach Walker. A poem was read entittled " The Battle is Over". The members of the SUV camp honored the late Private Walker with a firing of three volleys. The benediction was given and the ceremony concluded. The new stone was provided by the Veterans Administration.

174th Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Stone Dedication October 14, 2000 at Syracuse, Ohio Cemetery

My Info:

Jim Oiler: Commander Cadot-Blessing Camp #126 Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War

          Mishach Walker
           DOB: March 27, 1825
           DOD:May 17, 1882
           CO: E 9th WV
           CO: F 174th OVI
           Blacksmith
           Residence:
          Syracuse, Ohio

Mishach enlisted in the 9th Reg. WVA                Company E on Jan 9, 1862 at Mason Va, until      discharged March 3, 1864 at Winchester, Va.     after having been kicked by a horse he was          shoeing.

Mishach joined the 174th OVI Company F on August 18, 1864 at Racine, Ohio and mustered out with company at Raleigh, NC. June 28, 1865

Physical Description: 5'11" tall, dark complexion, grey eyes and brown hair.