William Bender served as a private in Company G of the 126th Ohio. He was wounded during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House at the Bloody Angle. Given a medical discharge, he was a partial cripple for the rest of his life and died in 1912.
Private Samuel Wyler, Company E, served from 22 August 1862 until 26 August 1865. He was wounded at least one time and limped for the rest of his life. Samuel Wyler was from Ragersville (near Sugarcreek).
Lt. Colonel Thomas W. McKinnie mustered into the regiment on August 29, 1862 as a sergeant in Company H and was mustered out on June 25, 1865 at Washington, D.C.
Private Samuel Wilson, who served in Company K from August 20, 1862 until June 25, 1865 was from Perry County, Ohio.
Corporal James Cherry Townsend, Company C, was captured May 6, 1864 during the Battle of the Wilderness, and taken to Andersonville Prison, where he died September 28, 1864.
Private David Snyder, Company I, was wounded at the Wilderness and captured at Monocacy.
Corporal Milton Blickensderfer, Company E, was a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
