PENNSYLVANIA TWO HUNDRED and SIXTH INFANTRY (One Year)

Two Hundred and Sixth Infantry. Col., Hugh J. Brady; Lieut.Col., John T. Fulton; Maj., Joseph B. Ferguson. The 206th, from the counties of Indiana, Westmoreland and Jefferson rendezvoused at Camp Reynolds, Pittsburg, and was mustered into the U. S. service from Aug. 26 to Sept. 9, 1864, for a term of one year. Most of the officers and men had previously served in other organizations. On Sept. 9 it left for Washington and while en route was directed to proceed to City Point, Va. Upon its arrival it was temporarily assigned to a provisional brigade in the army of the James and attached to the 18th corps on the Bermuda front. It was employed for 3 weeks in October in building a fort, a mile north of Dutch gap, which was named Fort Brady in honor of the efficient services rendered by the command. On Oct. 26, it reported to Gen. Terry, was assigned to the 3d brigade, 1st division, 10th corps, and went into winter quarters on the line north of Fort Harrison. On Dec. 3 the white infantry of the 10th and 18th corps was consolidated to form the 24th corps. When the general movement of the army commenced in March, 1865, the regiment was ordered to remain in camp, much to its distaste, the convalescents of the 1st division being ordered to report to Col. Brady. On April 22 it was assigned to provost duty in Richmond and also performed the same service a few weeks later at Lynchburg. It was mustered out on June 26 1865, the men being finally paid and discharged at Pittsburg on July 2.

Source: The Union Army, vol. 1

Pennsylvania 206th Volunteer Infantry (Union)

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