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20` x 26` partially printed chromolithograph with calligraphy hand-lettering listing name and the battles and campaigns of the unit with flags, eagles and other patriotic motifs in period frame, 25.75` x 31.5`. The 6th OVI Infantry was organized at Camp Dennison in June 1861, to serve for three years. It was ordered to western Virginia, taking part in the operations about Laurel Hill and in the subsequent pursuit of the Confederates, ending in the affair of Carrick`s Ford. Being transferred to the operations in the West on April 5, 1862, it was in camp at Savannah, TN. The next morning the Battle of Shiloh opened, the regiment marched across the country Sunday afternoon to the field and was among the first of Buell`s troops to cross the river. The crossing was effected under fire and the 6th, with two other regiments, was thrown into line just in time to repel the last charge the Confederates made upon the Union left that day. The 6th bore its part in all the operations before Corinth and in the subsequent pursuit of the Confederates for 60 miles south of that place. The following December at Stone`s River, the regiment was heavily engaged, losing 159 killed, wounded and prisoners out of 383 officers and men. In the battle of Chickamauga the regiment was actively engaged, losing 125 killed, wounded and missing out of 384 officers and men. When active operations commenced in front of Chattanooga, the 4th corps occupied the center, the 6th Ohio being in the advance on Orchard Knob and in the charge up Missionary Ridge. It then took part in the Knoxville campaign and joined in the Atlanta movements the following spring On June 6, 1864, it was released from duty and ordered home to be mustered out.

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