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The enemy was now marching into Maryland, and the Third Brigade moved rapidly through Washington to Frederick, and thence to Sonth Moun- tain, where it was held in reserve during the battle. On the 15th it moved in pursnit, skirmistring during the morning with the enemy's cavalry, drove him through Boonesboro' and Keedysville, and encountered his army in strong force on the highlands beyond Antietam Creek. The following day was ocen- pied, chiefly, in manœuvring for position, the regiment being under artillery fire and suffering some casualties. At four A. M. of the 17th, the regiment left its position on the Keedysville road, and moving a mile to the right, crossed Antietam Creek at a ford. It occupied the extreme right of the division. In front was the "sunken road" occupied by the enemy's first line. His second line was protected by a stone wall on the hill beyond. To the right and rear was an orchard, immediately in front of which was the cornfield, where, sub- sequently, the battle raged with great fury. It was important to drive the enemy from this position, and the Fifty-third was chosen for the charge. Changing front to the rear, and advancing at double-quick, in a short but des- perate contest it drove him from his well chosen ground. The regiment was subsequently engaged in the hottest of the fight and shared the varying for- tunes of the day. The position gained was of great importance, and was held with tenacity until the regiment was ordered to the support of a battery. Lieutenant Weaver of company K, a brave young officer, was mortally wounded. The loss in killed and wounded was twenty-eight.
On the 22d it forded the Potomac at Harper's Ferry, and encamped on the following day on Bolivar Heights. Here the wasted energies of the troops were recruited, and full rations and clothing, which had been much needed, were furnished. On the 16th of October it participated, under command of Major Bull, in a reconnoissance to Charlestown, skirmishing with, and driving the enemy, and occupying the town. Captain Mintzer, of company A, was ap- pointed Provost Marshał of the place, who at once instituted a search, and captured a number of prisoners. The object of the reconnoissance having been accomplished, the command returned to camp. Moving from Bolivar Heights
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BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG.
1862
on the 30th of October, it crossed the Shenandoah River, and proceeded down the Loudon Valley, participating in a skirmish with the enemy on the 4th, at Snicker's Gap, driving him out and occupying it until the column had passed. It arrived at Warrenton on the 9th. when General Burnside assumed command of the Army of the Potomac and projected the movement upon Fredericksburg. The regiment proceeded to Falmouth, where it arrived on the 19th, and per- formed provost guard duty until the 11th of December, when it left quarters, and took position nearly opposite Fredericksburg in support of the batteries that were engaged in bombarding the town. Early on the 12th it crossed the river, and forming a skirmish line, drove the enemy's sharpshooters out of the city, with the loss of one mortally wounded, when it was relieved, and rested for the night on the river bank. Early on the morning of Saturday, the 13th, under a dense fog, the regiment marched into the city, and halted for an hour under fire of rebel artillery. The fight was opened at the front, near Marye's Heights, by French's Division, which was repulsed. Soon after, the Third Brigade, led by the Fifty-second, moved, amidst a shower of deadly missiles, by the right flank, up St. Charles street, and formed in line of battle along the edge of the town. The rebel infantry, but a few hundred yards in front, was protected by a stonewall along a sunken road, while immediately above, the hilltops were bristling with cannon. At the word of command, Colonel Brooke, at the head of his regiment, led the charge, under a storm of shot and shell that swept the ranks with terrible effect. But, undismayed, they closed up and pressed steadily on, till they reached a position within one hundred and fifty yards of the enemy's lines, which was held, despite every effort to dislodge them, even after their ammunition was spent. At evening, when the battle was over and the day was lost, what remained of the regiment retired silently from its position, and returned to the city. It went into battle with two hundred and eighty-three effective men. Of these, one hundred and fifty-eight were either killed or wounded. Among the former, were Lieutenants Cross, M'Kiernan and Kerr, and the latter, Captains Coulter and Eichholtz, and Lieutenants Potts, Root, Hopkins and Smith.
The regiment now returned to its old position as provost guard to Falmouth. On the following' week, it formed part of a detachment, under command of Colonel Brooke, that crossed the river, under a flag of truce, for the purpose of burying the dead. During the two days occupied in this work, nine hun- dred and thirteen were interred, and six were dispatched to their friends. The rebel soldiers liad stripped the bodies of the dead in the most heartless manner. In many cases fingers were cut off to get possession of rings. The Fifty-third remained at Falmouth until February 1st, 1863. While here, three companies under command of Major Bull, were detailed as provost guard at division head- quarters. The Major was assigned to the staff of General Couch, and remained successively with Generals Couch, Hancock, Hays, Warren, and again with Hancock in the Wilderness campaign, until the 18th of May, 1864.
On the 28th of April, the regiment moved on the Chancellorsville campaign, and crossing the Rappahannock at United States Ford, for three days was actively engaged, suffering considerable loss. Upon the withdrawal of the army, it returned to its old camping-ground near Falmouth. On the 14th of June, the Fifty-third, which was now attached to the Fourth Brigade of the First Division of the Second Corps, left camp, and marched to Banks' Ford to watch the movements of the enemy, who was about entering on his Pennsyl-
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96
FIFTY-THIRD REGIMENT.
1853
vania campaign. Withdrawing from the ford, when it was found that the rebel columns had passed, the command moved forward with the army, and on the 20th, made a forced march to Thoroughfare Gap, where it remained in po- sition until the 25th, when the enemy attacked, driving in the pickets, and as our columns had now passed, the command was withdrawn. Marching rapidly towards Gettysburg, it arrived upon the field at eight o'clock on the morning of the 2d of July, and took position in rear of the line of the Third Corps, then forming. Later in the day it moved to the left, near Little Round Top, and at three o'clock P. M., became hotly engaged. A rebel battery, posted upon an eminence beyond a wheat field, had become very annoying to our troops. Colonel Brooke led a charge, in the face of its destructive fire, to capture, or drive it away. At the word of command, the men dashed forward, and with loud shouts drove the enemy, scattering his ranks, and gained the position. The lines upon his right and left had failed to advance as far, and discovering that the enemy was taking prompt advantage of his fearfully exposed flanks, the Colonel reluctantly ordered his men to retire to their first position, which was executed, but not without serious loss. On the 3d, the regiment was under a heavy artillery fire, but was not actively engaged. In this battle the command was much reduced in number, three companies being still on detached duty, and the remainder having but one hundred and twenty-four men. Of this number only forty-five escaped uninjured. Six were killed, sixty-seven wounded, and six missing. Of the latter were Captains Dimm and Hatfield, and Lieu- tenants Pifer, Shields, Root, Smith, Whitaker and Mann, and Sergeant Major Rutter.
Remaining upon the battle-field until noon of the 5th, the regiment marched in pursuit of the retreating enemy, and arrived on the 11th at Jones' Cross Roads, near which the rebel army was in position. In the evening it advanced in line driving back the enemy's skirmishers, and during the following night threw up breast-works. On the 14th it was deployed in line at right angles to the Williamsport road, and advanced cautiously only to discover that the rebels had vacated their works and fled. After remaining for a few days in Pleasant Valley, it crossed the Potomac, and marching down the Loudon Valley, made descents upon Ashby's and Manassas Gaps, passed White Plains, New Baiti- more, and Warrenton, and arrived, on the 1st of August, at Morrisville, where it went into camp. In the toilsome campaigns which followed, ending at Mine Run, the regiment participated, encountering the enemy at Rappahannock Sta- tion, and. at Bristoe, and losing some men. It went into winter-quarters at Stevensburg, where the men re-enlisted, and on the 27th of December proceeded to Harrisburg, where they were dismissed for a veteran furlough. Upon their return to the army they again encamped near Stevensburg, in their old quar- ters, where they remained until the opening of the spring campaign.
On the 4th of May, 1864, the regiment broke camp, and crossing the Rapi- dan at Ely's Ford, marched to Chancellorsville. On the following day it moved forward and confronted the enemy in his earthworks, and again on the 6th was engaged, but without serious loss. At evening of the 9th it moved forward to . the River Po, which it crossed, and at once met the enemy, the contest being continued with spirit for several hours, resulting in considerable loss to the command, but owing to the woods and undergrowth taking fire from the ex- plosion of the shells, without any decided advantage. Late on the evening of the 11th, withdrawing from its position on the Po, it proceeded about six miles
1864
97
THE WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN.
towards Spottsylvania. There, on the following morning, it stood, in column, in readiness to join in the grand charge of the veteran Second Corps, upon the strongly fortified position of the enemy. Advancing silently until within a short distance of his works, the well formed lines rushed forward with wild hurrahs, and in face of the desperate defence offered, carried the position c pturing an entire division. No more brilliant or decisive charge was made during the campaign than this. Captain Whitney and Lieutenant Foster were among the killed. Colonel Brooke was promoted to Brigadier General soon after this engagement, Major Bull to Lieutenant Colonel, and Captain Dimm to Major; subsequently, upon the muster out of service of the latter, Captain William M. Mintzer was made Major.
The regiment remained in the vicinity of Spottsylvania, throwing up earth- works at different points, and almost constantly under fire, until the 25th of May, when it crossed the Pamunkey, thence to Tolopotomy Creek, and on the 2d of June arrived at Cold Harbor. It was pushed close up to the enemy's entrenched line, and immediately threw up breast-works. At five o'clock on the morning of the 3d, a furious but futile effort was made to drive the enemy from his position. Two other gallant charges. were made, wherein men never marched to death with stouter hearts; but all in vain. In these charges the Fifty-third suffered severely. General Brooke, commanding the brigade, was severely wounded by a grape-shot, in the hand and thigh. Captain Dimm, and Lieutenant Pifer were also severely wounded.
On the night of June 12th, the regiment marched, and crossing the Chicka- hominy and James Rivers, arrived on the evening of the 16th in front of Peters- burg. In the afternoon a charge was ordered upon the enemy's strong works, which was gallantly executed, but was repulsed, the Fifty-third losing in this desperate struggle, nearly seventy men. On the 22d, an attempt was made to establish a new line, which proved alike unsuccessful. For several weeks digging and the construction of defensive works, constituted the principal oc- cupation of the troops.
On the 26th of June, the regiment moved with the brigade to the right of the line, beyond the James River, and for two weeks was engaged in promis -- cuons skirmishing, along the rebel works, after which it returned to the neigh- borhood of Petersburg. On the 12th of August, the command again returned to the left bank of the James, where it skirmished heavily with the enemy, until the 21st, when it re-crossed the James and the Appamattos, and passing in rear of the army to the extreme left of the line, commenced demolishing the Weldon Railroad, near Ream's Station. Five miles had already been de- stroyed, when the enemy appeared in force, and a line of battle was hastily formed to repel his advance, and protectthe working parties. His first charge was gallantly repulsed. But re-forming, and massing his troops in heavy columns, he again struck with overpowering force upon the Union lines, and was partially successful in breaking them. But his advantage was gained at a fearful cost, and he was finally forced to abandon the contest, and the Union forces retired to their lines in front of Petersburg. During the autumn and winter months the regiment was engaged in severe duty in the front lines before the besieged city. On the 18th of September, Colonel M'Michael having been discharged, upon the expiration of his term of service, Lieutenant Colonel Bull was promoted Colonel, Major Mintzer, Lieutenant Colonel, and Captain Philip H. Shreyer, Major. In November. upon the muster out of service of · 13-VOL. II.
98
FIFTY-THIRD REGIMENT,
the Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel Mintzer was made Colonel, Captain George C. Anderson, Lieutenant Colonel, and Captain George D. Pifer, Major.
On the 28th of March, 1865, the regiment moved on its last campaign, pro- ceeding directly to the Boydton Plank Road, where on the 31st it was briskly engaged. The Fifth Corps was now actively employed in pushing the enemy from his foot-hold about Petersburg, and in this the Second Corps was called to its aid. In the operations at Five Forks, the regimeut joined, charging the enemy's lines, driving him in confusion, and taking possession of a portion of the South Side Railroad. In this engagement, Major Pifer led the Fifty-third, Colonel Mintzer having been placed temporarily in command of a detachment skillfully deployed to deceive a division of the enemy, and prevent him from changing his position. For the success attained in this service, Colonel Mint- zer was promoted Brevet Brigadier General. Following up the retreating ene- my, the regiment participated in the capture of his wagon trains at Deep Creek, on the 6th of April, and was at the front on the day of the surrender of the rebel army. Encamping for a short time near Burkesville, it proceeded from thence, through Richmond and Fredericksburg, to Alexandria, participated in the grand review of the armies at Washington, on the 23d of May, and was finally mustered ont of service on the 30th of June, 1865.
FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS.
NAME.
DATE OF MUSTER INTO SERVICE.
RT.MARKO.
John R. Brooke
Col
Nov. 5, '61, 3
Promoted to Brigadier General, May 12, 1864-to Brevet Major General, August 1, 1864.
Wm. M. Mintzer.
.do
Sept. 18, '61,
3
Promoted from Captain Co. A, to Major. June 2, 1862-to Lieutenant Colonel. Sept. 29, 1864-10 Col., Oct. 30, 1864-to Bv. Brig. Gen., Mar. 13, 1865-mustered- ut with reg., June $0, 1865.
Rich'ds M'Michael ·Geo. C. Anderson
... do ..
Lt. Col. Nov. 7, '61, 3 3 Oct. 29, '61, Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, May 19. '64 Promoted from Captain Co. K. to Major, Sept. - 20, 1864-to Lieutenant Colonel, Nov. 10, 1864- mustered out with regiment, June 30, 1865.
Thomas Yeager S. Octavius Bull
Major .. .. do ...
Nov. 7, '61, Sept. 18, '61,
Promoted from Captain Co. A, to Major, June 2. 1862-com. Lieutenant Colonel, May 17, 186 :- Colonel. Sept. 18, 1864-not mustered-mus- tered out. Nov. 1, 1864-expiration of term.
Promoted from Captain company I, Dec. 13, '6 !- mustered out with regiment, June 30, 1865.
Charles P. Hatch ...
Adj ... do
Nov. 7, '61. Sept. 18, '61,
--
Jacob Rice.
Theoph. T. Davis
Q. M ... do
Nov. 7. '61, Nov. 4, '61,
Discharged on Surgeon's certificate. July 24, '64. Promoted from private Co. A, to Sgt. Maj., Dec. 24, 1863-to Lt. and Adj., Sept. 5, 1864-ab .. on detached service in V. R. C., at mus. out-Vet. Mustered out. Oct. 12, 1864-expiration of term. Promoted from private Co. I, to Com. Sgt .. Dec. 24. 1863-to 1st Lt. and Q. M., Oct. 31, 1864- mustered out with Reg., June 30, 1865-Vet.
John Fromberger ...
Surg
Nov. 7, '61, 3 Resigned January 29, 1862.
M. J. M'Kinnon
.do
George W. Jackson
do
3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate. Aug. 12, 64.
Charles W. Spasd ..
.. do
William B. Wynne .J. P. Burchfield
As.Sur. do
Nov. Aug.
Feb. 15, '62, Feb. 24, '63, Oct. 1, '62, 3 Promoted from Asst. Surgeon, Aug. 29, 1864- mustered out with regiment, June 30, 1865.
7, '61, 3 Promoted to Surg. 159th reg. P. V., Oct. 29, 1862. 1, '62, 13: Promoted to Surg. 83d reg. P. V., April 3, 1863.
do
Oct. 10, '61,
3 Killed at Fair Oaks, Va., June 1, 1862.
George D. Pifer
Samnel H. Rutter ...
3 Resigned January 26, 1863.
TERM-YEARS.
RANK.
99
THREE YEARS' SERVICE.
NAME.
RAXE.
DATE OF MUSTER INTO SERVICE.
REMARKS.
Jacob C. Gatchell
As.Sur.
Oct. 17, '64,
Daniel Barber.
Chap'n
Nov. 7, '61,
Mustered out with regiment, June 30, 1865.
J. R. Taylor Gray.
.do
June 16, '65,
3 Promoted to Ist Lt. company D, Dec. 14. 1862.
G. W. Butterworth
.do ...
Mar. 2, '64,
3 Promoted from Sgt. company G, June 12, 1865- mustered out with regiment, June 30, '65-Vet. Promoted to 2d Lt. company A, Oct. 8, 1864. 3
Levi J. Fritz ..
do
Dec. 22, '63,
M. M. Brannock
do
Dec. 22, '63,
Albert H. Hess
do
Dec. 22, '63,
Mahlon S. Ludwig ..
Q. M.Sr
Nov. 7, '61,
John S. Weand
do
Sept. 18, '61,
John W. Riley
dc
Feb. 29, '64,
3
Promoted from Sgt. to Q. M. Sgt., Dec. 25, '64- transferred from 140th reg. P. V. - discharged by General Order, June 6, 1865.
Lewis R. Bland.
Com. Sr
Nov. 7, '61,
3
Promoted to 2d Lt. company B, April 26. 1862. Promoted from private company A, Dec. 10, '64- absent, on furlough, at muster out.
J. Wilson Barnett.
do
Nov. 5, '61,
3
Transferred to 10th reg. U. S. Colored troops.
Beoj. J. Cushing.
.do
Oct. 29, '61.
3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Co. H, Dec. 8, 1864-Vet.
Albert Lorenz
Hos. St.
Nov. 7, '61,
John H. Foltz ..
.. do .....
Oct. 10, '61,
3 Mustered out, Nov. 7, 1864-expiration of term. Promoted from private company I, Nov. 16,'64- mustered out with reg., June 30, 1865-Vet.
John Caldwell.
P'l Muc Oct. 23, '61,
3
Promoted fr. musician company H, Nov. 1, '64- mustered out with reg., June 30, 1865-Vet.
REGIMENTAL BAND.
D. Stubblebinc.
Ld. Bd.
Nov. 7, '61,
Discharged by General Order, 1862. Discharged hy General Order, 1862.
Albert, Henry.
Muc .. ...
Nov.
7, '61,
Christmao, Charles
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged bv General Order, 1862.
Cole, Charles
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862. 3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Cole, Delacy
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Guest, John.
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Harner, Samuel
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Hendricks, Davis.
do
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Longan, Jaines
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Malsberger, Robert
do
Nov.
7, '61
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Malsberger, Wm.
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3
Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Miller, Absalom
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Meixell, Alpheus
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Peterman, John ..
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Royer, Edwin L.
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Stubblebine, Wm ...
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Stubbelbine, John
do
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Weand, Milton S do
Nov.
7, '61.
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Witter, R. Ham'd ....
.. do
Nov. 7, '61, 13 |Discharged by General Order, 1862.
COMPANY A. RECRUITED AT POTTSTOWN, MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
S. Octavius Bull .. Win. M. Mintzer.
Capt do
Charles L. Geiger
.do
Sept. 1S, '61, Sept. 18, '61, Sept. 18, '61,
333
Promoted to Major, June 2, 1862. Promoted from 1st Lieutenant to Captain. June 2, 1862-to Lieutenant Colonel. Sept. 29, 1864. Pr. to Ist Sgt. - to 2d Lt, Sept. 26, '64-to Ist Lt .. Oct. 8, 1864-to Captain. Oct. 30, 1864-mastered out with company, July 30, 1865-Vet.
John T. Potts
Ist Lt ...
John H. Root .. do
Sept, 18, '61, Sept. 18, '61, 3 3 Promoted from 2d Lieutenant, Nov. 1. 1862-dis- charged on Surgeon's certificate, July 31, 1863. Promoted from Ist Sergeant to 2d Lt., June 2, 1862-to Ist Lientenant, April 23, 1864- mus- tered out, Oct. 8, 1864 expiration of term.
7, '61,
Cole, Howard.
.do
Nov.
Nov.
7, '61,
3 Discharged by General Order, 1862.
Kerst, Joseph
.do ..
..
Oct. 23, '61,
33333
3 Transferred to company K, April 7, 1865-Vet. Promoted to 2d Lt. company E, June 12, 1865. Promoted to 2d Lt. company B, March 1, 1863. Promoted from private company A, Nov. 1, '64- mustered out with regiment, June 30, 1865.
Thomas E. Clark
do ...
Sept. 18, '61,
3
3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Co. G, Sept 21, 1864-Vet.
W. W. Dentier.
33333
Mustered out with regiment, June 30, 1865. Resigned July 7, 1862.
Thomas Reifsnyder Sr. Maj.
Nov. 7, '61,
TERM-YEARS
100
FIFTY-THIRD REGIMENT,
NAME.
RANK.
DATE OP MUSTER INTO SERVICE.
REMARKS.
Levi J. Fritz ..
Ist Lt ...
Dec. 22, '63,
3
Promoted from Q. M. Sgt. to 2; Lt., Oct. 8, '64- to 1st Lieutenant, October 30, 1864-discharged by General Order, May 15, 1865-Vet.
Tob's B. Schmearer
2d Lt ...
Sept. 18, '61,
3
Eli K. Nagle.
1st Sgt.
Sept. 18, '61, 3
Evan Fryer.
Serg't ..
Sept. 18, '61,
3
George W. Rahn
.. do
Sept. 18, '61, 3
Joseph Spang
.do
Sept. 18, '61, 3
Jonas Brickart
do
Sept. 18, '61, 3
William P. Yergey Geo. W. Shingle
.. do .do
Sept. 18, '61, Sept. 18, '61,
Sept. 18, '61, 3 Promoted from private to Sergeant-killed at Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864-Vet.
Edward K. Weand ... do
Sept. 1S, '61,
3 Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant-captured- date unknown-died April 31, 1865.
Joseph Davis. do
Christ'n G. Lessig ...
Corp ....
Sept .. 18, '61, Sept. 18, '61, 3
3 Not on muster-out roll.
Promoted to Cor., July 1, 1864-wounded Nov. 4, 1864-absent at muster out-Vet.
Benneville Harp. .. do
Sept. 18, '61,
3
Promoted to Cor., January 1, 1865-mustered out with company, June 30, 1865-Vet.
John H. Fryer. .do
Sept. 18, '61, 3
Killed at Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864- buried at National Cemetery, Arlington, Va .- Vet.
James M'Farland.
.do
Josiah Godshall.
.. do
Sept. 18, '61, Sept. 18, '61,
33
Pr. to Cor .- killed in action, March 31, '65-Vet. Promoted to Cor. - captured-died while pri- soner-date unknown-Vet.
Cornelius Uxley .. do
Sept. 18, '61, 3 Not on muster-out roll.
George Sheets ... .. do
Sept. 18, '61,
Not on muster-out roll.
Frederick Boyer. .. do
Sept. 18, '61, 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Chas. W. Gausline .. .. do
Sept. 18, '61, 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Jonas W. Burns
Muc
Sept. 1S, '61, 3 Promoted from private-mustered out with com- pany, June 30, 1S65-Vet.
Thomas Donohoe
do
Sept. 1S, '61, 3
Avers, John
Private
Sept. 18, '61, July 21, '64,
3
Arnold, Peter .. .. do
Sept. 18, '61, 3
Bradford. Wallace .. .. do
Feb. 23, '64,
Brown, Philip.
... do
Sept. 3, '64, Feb. 23, '64,
Brenneman, J. A. ... do
Sept. 2, '64, 1 Substitute - wounded - aischarg. / General Order, May 31, 1865.
Burkensbrock, L .do
Aug. 14, '63, 3 3
Mustered out with company, June 30, 1865.
Boyle, James do Bachelder, Mered'h .do
3 Missing in action, May 10, 1864.
Bradbury, Abner
.. do
Burdice, John C
.. do
Burdice. Monroe.
.. do
Butts, Henry F
.. do
Boyer. John H. Boyer, James F
.do
Sept. 18, '61, 3
1
Beeker, Lenaias S.
.do
Aug. 10, '64, Aug. 27, '64, 1
1
Benner, Henry. do
Bechtell, G. W.
.. do
Mar. 1, '64. 3
Beard, George W
.. do
Dec. 22, '63, 3
Belle, Franklin
.do
Mar. 17, '65,
1
Killed in action, April 4, 1865.
Boyer, Michael. .do
Sept. 18, '61,
3
Not on muster-out roll.
3 Not cn muster-out roll.
Boyer, Owen. do
Aug. 14, '63, Sept. 3, '63, Aug. 10, '63, Feb. 23, '64, Feb. 13, '64, Feb. 13, '64, 3 Sept. 18, '61, Sept .. 18, '61, 3
3 3 Absent, sick, at muster out.
Absent, sick, at niuster out.
3 Mustered out, Nov. 7, 1864- expiration of term. Mustered out, Nov. 7, 1864-expiration of term. Mustered out. Nov. 7, 1864-expiration of term. Substitute-discharged by G. O., May 31, 1865.
Boston, James C. do
Sept. 1, '64, Aug. 24, '64,
1
Substitute-discharged by G. O., May 31, 1865. Substitute-discharged by G. O., May 31, 1865. Substitute-discharged by G. O., May 31, 1865. Died March 28, 1865.
Died of wounds received at Spottsylvania Court House, May 12, 1864 -- Vet.
Boyer, Jacob K do Sept. 18, '61, Sept. 18, '61, 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Brant, Milton. .do Sept. 18, '61, 3 Died December 6. 1861-buried in Military Asy- lum Cemetery, Washington, D. C.
Promoted from Cor. to Sgt .- to Ist Sgt., Oct. 1, 1864-to 21 Lieutenant, October 30, 1864-mus- tered out with company. June 30, 1865-Vet. . Pr. to Cor .- to Sgt., July 1, '64-to Ist Sgt., Nov. 9, 1864-mus. out with Co .. June 30. 1865-Vet. Promoted to Corporal-to Sergeant, Nov. 1, '64- mustered out with company, June 30, '65-Vet. Promoted to Corporal-to Sergeant, Nov. 1, '64- mustered out with company, June 30, '65-Vet. Promoted to Corporal-to Sergeant, April 1,'65- mustered out with company, June 30, '65-Vet. Promoted to Cor., July 1,'64-to Sgt., May 7,'65- mustered out with company, June 30, '65-Vet. Mustered out, Nov. 7, 1864-expiration of term. Promoted from private to Sergeant-killed in ac- tion, March 31, 1865-Vet.
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