| Frederick A. Baker | 46th Ohio Voluntary Infantry |
| by Jimmy Gaul |
Frederick A. Baker enlisted with the 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on October 16, 1861 for a three-year term. He was 27 years old. Frederick held the position of regimental bandleader during his entire tour of duty. He served until August 27, 1862 when he was mustered out along with the rest of the regimental band at Memphis, Tennessee by order of the War Department. During his time in the 46th Ohio, Mr. Baker was witness to the Battle of Pittsburgh Landing, or Shiloh, in April 1862, and to fighting at Corinth, Mississippi at the end of April 1862. The 46th Ohio Volunteers continued to serve the Union until they were mustered out on July 22, 1865.
Bibliography
Roster of Ohio Soldiers 1861-1866 War of Rebellion Infantry Regiments 37-53. Werner Printing and Manufacturing Company, 1887.
