By James A. Mowris, M.D., the Regimental Surgeon. This superbly written regimental history relates the 117th's activities along the Atlantic coast, including the Battle of Drewry's Bluff, the Siege of Petersburg, the Battle of Chaffins Farm, Ft. Fisher, Ft. Gilmer, the Bermuda Hundred, the capture of Ft. Fisher, and campaigns in North Carolina. The regiment was formed in Utica/Rome, NY & the surrounding area in August, 1862 and mustered out of service in rune, 1865. Includes a complete roster, a section of obituaries, illustrations, and an appendix detailing prison life at Andersonville by Alexander McLean. indexed. Illustrations of regimental officers have been added. Foreword by Edwin C. Bearss. 5 1/2x 8 1/2 pH neutral paper 352 pages indexed. Illustrations Cloth