Notable Members
Four men from the 2nd OVI received the Medal of Honor for their actions during the Civil War:
- Corporal William Pittenger, Company G - (Andrews Raid)
- Sergeant Major Marion A. Ross - (Andrews Raid)
- Private James (Ovid Wellford) Smith, Company I - (Andrews Raid)
- Private William Surles, Company G - (Battle of Perryville: "In the hottest part of the fire he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from the enemy's fire.")
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