: Even when orders permitted them to retire with honor, the men of the 118th refused to retreat, suffering heavy casualties in a display of what commanders called "manly character" and "chivalry".
Within just three weeks of being mustered into service, the 118th faced a "terrible initiation" during the (September 20, 1862), following the Battle of Antietam. AG-118
Following their trial at Shepherdstown, the 118th Pennsylvania continued to serve throughout the war, eventually being incorporated into more permanent commands where their qualities were frequently tested and proven. Their history remains a significant chapter for researchers, such as those at the Antietam Institute , who preserve the records of their "honorable service". : Even when orders permitted them to retire
: This courageous, albeit costly, beginning earned them immediate respect from seasoned veterans, cementing their reputation as a "gallant regiment". A Legacy of Service Their history remains a significant chapter for researchers,
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: Despite their lack of long-term discipline, the regiment held its ground against overwhelming Confederate forces.