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Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 522.
Born May 12, 1818, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died April 8, 1869, at St. Louis, Mo.
442. JOHN HENRY KNIGHT.
First Lieutenant Ist Delaware Infantry May 22, 1861; mustered out Aug. 30, 1861.
Captain and Asst. Adjt .- General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 20, 1861.
Captain 18th U. S. Infantry Feb. 19, 1862; transferred to 36th Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; unassigned May 19, 1869 ; honorably discharged Oct. 1,1870.
Brevetted Major U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services during the war;" and Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services connected with the organization of the volunteer armies of the United States during the war."
Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 523.
443. JOHN WATTS HANNAY.
First Lieutenant 198th Penna. Infantry Oct. 29, 1864; resigned Feb. 15, 1865.
First Lieutenant 8th U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery March 10, 1865 ; mustered out Feb. 10, 1866.
Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. Infantry Sept. 28, 1866; First Lieutenant Feb. 15, 1873.
Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 524.
444. HENRY CLAY MCILVAINE.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Feb. 17, 1860; Second Asst. Engineer (Ensign) Nov. 1, 1861; First Asst. Engineer (Lieutenant) July 25, 1866 ; resigned June 21, 1869.
Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 525.
445. ANTHONY FRANCIS HOLMES.
Acting Ensign U. S. Navy Aug. 20, 1862; Acting Master May 9, 1864; honorably discharged April 24, 1869.
Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 526.
Born December 19, 1818, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died August 23, 1873, at Yonkers, N. Y.
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446. THOMAS CARSTAIRS.
Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Sept. 30, 1862; appointment revoked June 30, 1866.
Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 527.
Born -, 1826, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died January 14, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa.
447. SYLVANUS W. GODON.
Midshipman U. S. Navy March 4, 1819; Passed Midshipman June 4, 1831; Lieutenant Dec. 17, 1836; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain July 16, 1862; Commodore Jan. 2, 1863; Rear Admiral July 25, 1866; retired June 18, 1871.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 538. Born June 18, 1809, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died May 17, 1879, at Blois, France.
451. GEORGE COCHRAN.
Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Sept. 27, 1861; Paymaster (Lieut .- Commander) June 12, 1863; Pay Inspector (Commander) Dec. 6, 1880. Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 542.
452. GEORGE DE FORREST BARTON.
Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy June 5, 1861; Asst. Paymaster (Master) July 2, 1864 ; Paymaster (Lieut .- Commander) May 4, 1866 ; resigned April 12, 1869.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 543.
Transferred to New York Commandery November 1, 1878.
453. CHARLES ANDERSON McDANIEL.
Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Jan. 19, 1865; Passed Asst. Paymaster (Lieutenant) July 23, 1866; Paymaster (Lieut. - Commander) Sept. 3, 1871.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 544.
454. EDWARD NORMAN WHITEHOUSE.
Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy December 4, 1862; Asst. Paymaster (Master) July 23, 1866 ; Passed Asst. Paymaster (Lieutenant) Sept. 6, 1867 ; Paymaster (Lieut .- Commander) April 12, 1877. Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 545.
456. SAMUEL PELLMAN BOYER.
Acting Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy June 21, 1862; Acting Passed Asst. Surgeon (Lieutenant) May 19, 1865; honorably discharged April 3, 1870.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 547.
Born June 13, 1839, at Bauerville, Berks Co., Pa.
Died April 14, 1875, at Reading, Pa.
457. HENRY CLAY NIELDS.
Acting Master's Mate U. S. Navy Feb. 11, 1863 ; Acting Ensign July 11, 1864; Acting Master Nov. 4, 1864; Master March 12, 1868; Lieutenant Dec. 18, 1868 ; Lieut .- Commander July 1, 1870.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 548.
Born March 18, 1839, at West Chester, Pa. Died Dec. 13, 1880, at West Chester, Pa.
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459. CLARKE MERCHANT.
Acting Midshipman U. S. Navy May 29, 1852; Midshipman June 10, 1857; Passed Midshipman June 25, 1860; Master Oct. 24, 1860; Lieutenant April 18, 1861; Lieut .- Commander March 3, 1865; resigned Aug. 10, 1865.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 550.
Council of the Commandery 1881-1882.
460. HENRY HARRISON BINGHAM.
First Lieutenant 140th Penna. Infantry Aug. 22, 1862; Captain Sept .- 9, 1862.
Major and Judge Advocate U. S. Volunteers Sept. 20, 1864; mustered out July 2, 1866.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864, " for good conduct and conspicuous gallantry, especially at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Gettysburg;" Lieut .- Colonel April 9, 1865, " for highly meritorious services during the recent campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army under Gen. Robert E. Lee;" Colonel and Brig .- General April 9, 1865, " for conspicuous gallantry and meritorious services during the war."
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 551.
Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882-Charter member.
461. CHARLES ALBRIGHT.
Major 132d Penna. Infantry Aug. 21, 1862; Lieut .- Colonel Sept. 18, 1862; Colonel Jan. 24, 1863; mustered out May 24, 1863.
Colonel 34th Penna. Infantry (militia) in the service of the United States July 3, 1863; mustered out Aug. 10, 1863.
Colonel 202d Penna. Infantry Sept. 4, 1864; mustered out Aug. 3, 1865. Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 7, 1865.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 552.
Born Dec. 13, 1830, in Bucks Co., Pa.
Died Sept. 28, 1880, at Mauch Chunk, Pa.
463. WILLIAM DAVID LUCKENBACH.
Corporal 129th Penna. Infantry Aug. 12, 1862; mustered out May 18, 1863.
First Lieutenant and Adjutant 202d Penna. Infantry Sept. 4, 1864 ; mustered out Aug. 3, 1865.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 554.
465. THOMAS B. WEIR.
Second Lieutenant 3d Michigan Cavalry Oct. 13, 1861; First Lieutenant June 19, 1862; Captain Nov. 1, 1862; Major Jan. 18, 1865; Lieut .- Colonel Nov. 6, 1865 ; mustered out Feb. 12, 1866.
First Lieutenant 7th U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866; Captain July 31, 1867. Brevetted Major U. S. Army July 31, 1867, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Farmington, near Corinth, Miss., May 3, 1862;" Lieut .- Colonel July 31, 1867, '"for gallant and meritorious services in the engagement with Forrest near Ripley, Miss."
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 556 (not issued).
Born Nov. 28, 1838, at Nashville, O.
Died Dec. 9, 1876, at New York City.
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46S. WILLIAM VALENTINE SPENCER.
Captain Ist Washington Territory Infantry Sept. 17, 1862; resigned March 9, 1865.
First Lieutenant 13th U. S. Infantry Jan. 22, 1867; resigned Jan. 19, 1872. Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 559.
469. PRINCE REDINGTON STETSON.
Second Lieutenant 6th Infantry National Guard S. N. Y. April 19, 1861. First Lieutenant 15th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; Captain Dec. 22, 1862; resigned Dec. 21, 1864. Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 560.
Transferred to New York Commandery Dec. 7, 1870.
Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery June 2, 1880.
474. JOHN PAUL QUINN.
Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy May 9, 1861; Surgeon (Lieut .- Commander) Dec. 30, 1864.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 565 (not issued).
Born - Vt.
Died June 6, 1869, at Havana, Cuba.
475. JAMES HEPBURN CAMPBELL.
Major 25th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861; mustered out Aug. 1, 1861. Lieut .- Colonel 39th Penna. Infantry (militia) in the service of the United States July 4, 1863; mustered out Aug. 2. 1863.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 566.
477. ROGER NELSON STEMBEL.
Midshipman U. S. Navy March 27, 1832; Passed Midshipman June 23, 1838: Lieutenant Oct. 26, 1843; Commander July 1, 1861 ; Captain July 25, 1866; Commodore July 13, 1871; retired Dec. 27, 1872; Rear Admiral (retired list) Feb. 2, 1875.
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 568.
478. CHARLES. STEEDMAN.
Midshipman U. S. Navy April 1, 1828; Passed Midshipman Jan. 14, 1834; Lieutenant Feb. 25, 1841; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain Sept. 12, 1862; Commodore July 25, 1866; Rear Admiral May 25, 1871; retired Sept. 24, 1873.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 589.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery June 3, 1874.
479. JAMES S. THORNTON.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Jan. 15, 1841; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1846; resigned May 9, 1850; reinstated Feb. 3, 1854, to rank from Aug. 20, 1847; Master May 7, 1855 ; Lieutenant Sept. 14, 1855; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862; Commander July 25, 1866; Captain May 24, 1872.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 590 (not issued).
Born - - 1827, - - N. H.
Died May 14, 1875, at Germantown, Pa.
481. THEODORE ZELLER.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy June 15, 1843; Second Asst. Engineer Feb. 27, 1847; First Asst. Engineer Nov. 6, 1849; Chief Engineer June 27,
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1855; Chief Engineer (Commander) March 13, 1863; Chief Engineer (Captain) June 27, 1875.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 592.
482. FRANCIS C. DADE.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Jan. 20, 1849; Second Asst. Engineer Feb. 26, 1851; First Asst. Engineer May 21, 1853; Chief Engineer (Lieut .- Commander) June 30, 1861; Chief Engineer (Commander) March 3, 1871; Chief Engineer (Captain) March 4, 1881.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 593.
483. WILLIAM ROBERTS.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Aug. 2, 1855; First Asst. Engineer Aug. 2, 1859 ; resigned Aug. 24, 1859; First Asst. Engineer April 24, 1861 ; Chief Engineer (Lieut .- Commander) April 21, 1863; resigned Feb. 18, 1869. Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 594.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery February 3, 1869.
484. WILLIAM HERVEY KING.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 20, 1857; Second Asst. Engineer Aug. 2, 1859 ; First Asst. Engineer Dec. 2, 1861; Chief Engineer (Lieut .- Commander) Nov. 10, 1863.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 595.
485. GEORGE W. ROGERS.
Carpenter U. S. Navy Feb. 6, 1862; Fourth Master U. S. S. Pittsburg Aug. 6, 1862; Acting Ensign U. S. Navy Oct. 1, 1862; Acting Master April 16, 1863; Acting Volunteer Lieutenant July 9, 1864; honorably discharged Dec. 15, 1868.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 596.
Born - - - - Pa.
Died June 10, 1881, at Hot Springs, Ark.
486. LORENZO TRAVER.
Acting Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy Nov. 22, 1861; honorably discharged Oct. 18, 1868.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 597.
487. JOHN McGOWAN, JR.
Acting Master's Mate U. S. Navy, March 8, 1862; Acting Master May 7, 1862; Master March 12, 1868; Lieutenant Dec. 18, 1868; Lieut .- Commander April 22, 1870.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 598.
488. ROBERT PEEBLES MCKIBBIN.
Second Lieutenant 4th U. S. Infantry Aug. 5, 1861; First Lieutenant Aug. 1, 1862 ; Captain Jan. 20, 1865; resigned March 15, 1870.
Brevetted Captain U. S. Army Sept. 17, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Antietam, Md .; " Major March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in front of Petersburg, Va .; " Lieut .- Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 599 (not issued).
Born August 17, 1834, at Pittsburg, Pa.
Died July 21, 1873, at Galveston, Texas.
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492. JOHN PRINGLE HEISTER JONES.
First Lieutenant 59th Penna. (2d Cavalry) Nov. 12, 1861; honorably discharged July 24, 1863.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 603.
493. RICHARD COULTER.
Captain 11th Penna. Infantry April 24, 1861; Lieut .- Colonel April 26, 1861; mustered out Aug. 1, 1861.
Colonel 11th Penna. Infantry (3 years) Nov. 27, 1861; mustered out July 1, 1865.
Brevetted Brig. - General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864, " for gallant conduct in the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court-house, Va .; " Maj .- General April 1, 1865, " for gallant conduct in the battle of Five Forks, Va., in an energetic assault of the enemy on the Ford Road."
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 604.
495. DAVID I. SCOTT.
Private 17th U. S. Infantry Aug. 27, 1863; Sergeant Sept. 1, 1863 ; Second Lieutenant 10th U. S. Infantry May 18, 1864; First Lieutenant Feb. 3, 1865 ; resigned March 26, 1868.
Brevetted First Lieutenant May 19, 1864, " for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Spotsylvania, Va."
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 606.
Born - - 1837, - - England.
Died February 10, 1879, at Paterson, N. J.
496. GEORGE PLUNKETT.
Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Oct. 10, 1861; Paymaster (Lieut .- Commander) Feb. 6, 1862; resigned August 25, 1868 ; reinstated April 2, 1872.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 607.
Born February 11, 1836, at New York City.
Died Oct. 24, 1874, at Boston, Mass.
497. JOHN H. SHOENBERGER.
Elected December 4, 1867. Class 3. Insignia 609.
499. THOMAS HARMAN PATTERSON.
Acting Midshipman U. S. Navy April 5, 1836; Midshipman March 3, 1847; Passed Midshipman July 1, 1842; Master Oct. 31, 1848; Lieutenant June 23, 1849; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 25, 1866; Commodore Nov. 2, 1871; Rear Admiral March 28, 1877; retired May 10, 1882.
Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 611.
500. JOSEPH ROWE SMITH.
First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army Dec. 15, 1854; Captain and Asst. Surgeon Dec. 15, 1859; Major and Surgeon June 11, 1862; Lieut .- Colonel and Medical Director (by assignment) Feb. 25, 1865, to June 30, 1865.
Brevetted Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for superior ability and excellent management of the affairs of his department;" Colonel Nov.
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22, 1866, " for meritorious services and devotion to the sick during the prevalence of the cholera at Little Rock, Ark."
Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 612.
501. JOSEPH MORGAN BRADFORD.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Jan. 10, 1840; Passed Midshipman July 11, 1846 ; Master March 1, 1855; Lieutenant Sept. 16, 1855; Lieut .- Commander July 15, 1862; Commander July 25, 1866. Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 613. Born Nov. 4, 1824, in Sumner Co., Tenn.
Died April 14, 1872, at Norfolk, Va.
503. FRANCIS HENRY SWAN.
Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy December 9, 1861; Asst. Paymaster (Master) March 9, 1865; Passed Asst. Paymaster (Lieutenant) May 4, 1866; Paymaster (Lieut .- Commander) March 5, 1867. Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 615.
506. JOHN THAW DENNISTON.
Private 155th Penna. Infantry Aug. 22, 1862; Second Lieutenant Sept. 2, 1862; First Lieutenant Dec. 29, 1862; resigned Dec. 31, 1864.
Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 618.
507. JOHN FRANKSFORD TARBELL.
Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Jan. 28, 1862; mustered out Dec. 11, 1865.
Asst. Paymaster (Master) February 7, 1867; Passed Asst. Paymaster (Lieutenant) Sept. 16, 1868 ; Paymaster (Lieut .- Commander) April 3, 1879. Elected Jan. 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 619.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery May 6, 1874.
509. WILLIAM DELAWARE LEWIS, JR.
Colonel 18th Penna. Infantry April 24. 1861 ; mustered out Ang. 6, 1861. Colonel 110th Penna. Infantry Jan. 2, 1862; resigned Dec. 20, 1862. .
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war."
Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 621. Born May 10, 1827, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died January 19, 1872, at Philadelphia, Pa.
510. JAMES NEWTON DICKSON.
Second Lieutenant 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Oct. 4, 1861; Regimental Commissary of Subsistence April 8, 1862; Captain March 1, 1863; resigned Jan. 17, 1864.
Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. Artillery March 6, 1862; resigned April 27, 1863.
Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 622.
Born July 14, 1839, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died March 13, 1875, at Philadelphia, Pa.
511. THOMAS W. SHERMAN.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1832; Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. Artillery July 1, 1836; First Lieutenant March 14, 1838; Captain May 28, 1846 ; Major April 27, 1861; Lieut .- Colonel 5th Artillery May 14, 1861;
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Colonel 3d Artillery June 1, 1863; retired with rank of Maj .- General Dec. 31, 1870.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers May 17, 1861; mustered out of volunteer service April 30, 1866.
Brevetted Major U. S. Army Feb. 23, 1847, " for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista;" Brig .- General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services at the capture of Port Hudson, La. ; " Maj .- General U. S. Army and Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 643 (not issued).
Born March 26, 1813, at Newport, R. I.
Died March 16, 1879, at Newport, R. I.
513. HENRY JACKSON.
Private 14th Illinois Cavalry December 28, 1863; Corporal June 1, 1864; Sergeant-Major 5th U. S. Colored Cavalry Jan. 2, 1865 ; Second Lieutenant May 14, 1865; First Lieutenant Dec. 28, 1865 ; mustered out March 16, 1866. Second Lieutenant 7th U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866; First Lieutenant July 31, 1867 ; Captain June 25, 1876.
Elected Feb. 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 645.
515. CHARLES HENRY WHITTELSEY.
Second Lieutenant Ist Conn. Heavy Artillery March 12, 1862; First Lieutenant June 18, 1862.
Captain and Asst. Adjt .- General U. S. Volunteers May 15, 1863 ; Major and Asst. Adjt. General May 26, 1865; mustered out Sept. 1, 1866.
Captain 30th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; unassigned March 23, 1869; assigned to 13th Infantry Sept. 1, 1869.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers October 19, 1864, "for faithful and meritorious services in the field during the present campaign before Richmond, Va., and in the Shenandoah Valley ;" Lieut .- Colonel April 2, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle before Petersburg, Va .; " Colonel April 9, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army under General Robert E. Lee;" Brig .- General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the war;" Major U. S. Army March 2, 1867, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865."
Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 647.
Born - - , 1833, at New Haven, Conn.
Died October 18, 1871, at Fort Bridger, Wyoming Ter.
521. DAVID B. McKIBBIN.
Second Lieutenant 9th U. S. Infantry March 3, 1855; First Lieutenant March 1, 1861; Captain 14th Infantry May 14, 1861; transferred to 32d Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; Major 10th Infantry Sept. 15, 1867; unassigned March 15, 1869 ; assigned to 10th Cavalry Jan. 1, 1871; retired May 31, 1875.
Colonel 158th Penna. Infantry Nov. 24, 1862; mustered out of volunteer service Aug. 12, 1863.
Colonel 214th Penna. Infantry April 5, 1865; mustered out of volunteer service April 30, 1866.
Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 1,. 1864, " for gallant services in the battle of North Anna, Va. ; "' Lieut .- Colonel August 1, 1864, " for gallant services in the battle of Bethesda Church, Va .; " Colonel and Brig .- General 8
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March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war;" Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected February 5, 1868. . Class 1. Insignia 653.
Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882-Charter member.
525. EVAN MILES.
First Lieutenant 12th U. S. Infantry August 5, 1861; Quartermaster Ist Battalion Aug. 5, 1863, to Nov. 19, 1863; Regimental Quartermaster Nov. 19, 1863, to Jan. 20, 1865; Captain Jan. 20, 1865; transferred to 21st Infantry Sept. 21, 1866.
Brevetted Captain August 18, 1864, "for gallant services during the operations on the Weldon Railroad, Va."
Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 657 (not issued).
528. CASPAR SCHENCK.
Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Sept. 14, 1861; Paymaster (Lieut .- Commander) Jan. 6, 1864; Pay Inspector (Commander) March 3, 1871; Pay Director (Captain) Dec. 6, 1880.
Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 660.
Transferred to California Commandery May 19, 1881.,
529. EDWARD TERRY.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 21, 1853; Lieutenant April 3, 1861; Lieut .- Commander Jan. 4, 1863; Commander Oct. 30, 1871.
Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 661.
Born January 24, 1839, at Hartford, Conn.
Died June 2, 1882, at Manitou Springs, Col.
533. JOHN WILLIAM DUNCAN.
Major 37th Penna. Infantry (8th Reserves) July 21, 1861; resigned Nov. 21, 1861.
Volunteer Aide-de-Camp with the rank of Major on the staff of General John F. Reynolds U. S. Volunteers Nov. 22, 1861, to July 1, 1863.
Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 665.
537. CORNELIUS GILBERT ATTWOOD.
Second Lieutenant 3d Battalion Mass. Riflemen April 19, 1861; mustered out August 3, 1861.
Captain 25th Mass. Infantry Oct. 12, 1861; Major Oct. 29, 1862; resigned Aug. 18, 1864.
Brevetted Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 679.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member.
538. FRANCIS AUGUSTUS OSBORN.
Lieut .- Colonel 24th Mass. Infantry Aug. 31, 1861; Colonel Dec. 28, 1862; mustered out Nov. 14, 1864.
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for distin- guished services in the movement on the enemy's works near New Market, Va."
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Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 680.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member.
539. WILLIAM COGSWELL.
Captain 2d Mass. Infantry May 25, 1861; Lieut .- Colonel Oct. 23, 1862; Colonel June 25, 1863; mustered out July 11, 1865.
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers Dec. 15, 1864.
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 681.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member.
540. JOSIAH PICKETT.
First Lieutenant 3d Battalion Mass. Riflemen April 19, 1861; mustered out Aug. 3, 1861.
Captain 25th Mass. Infantry Oct. 12, 1861; Major March 20, 1862; Colonel Oct. 29, 1862; mustered out Jan. 10, 1865.
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers June 3, 1864, " for gallantry during the war, especially at the battle of Cold Harbor, Va., where severely wounded."
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 682.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member.
541. AUGUSTUS BROWN REED SPRAGUE.
Captain 3d Battalion Mass. Riflemen April 19, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 3, 1861.
Lieut .- Colonel 25th Massachusetts Infantry Sept. 9, 1861.
Colonel 51st Mass. Infantry Nov. 11, 1862 ; mustered out July 27, 1863.
Lieut .- Colonel 2d Mass. Heavy Artillery Feb. 27, 1864; mustered out Sept. 15, 1866.
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 683.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member.
542. LOUIS NATHANIEL TUCKER.
Captain 18th Mass. Infantry Aug. 24, 1861; mustered out Sept. 2, 1864. Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of the Wilderness, Va."
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 684.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member.
543. ORSON MOULTON.
Third Lieutenant 3d Battalion Mass. Riflemen April 19, 1861; mustered out Aug. 3, 1861.
Captain 25th Mass. Infantry Oct. 12, 1861; Lieut .- Colonel Nov. 5, 1862; resigned Dec. 31, 1864.
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 615.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member.
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544. JOSEPH WALDO DENNY.
Third Lieutenant 3d Battalion Mass. Infantry (attached to 6th Mass. Infantry) April 22, 1861; mustered out Aug. 2, 1861.
Captain 25th Mass. Infantry Oct. 12, 1861; mustered out Oct. 20, 1864. Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 686.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member.
545. CHARLES NISBET TURNBULL.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy Sept 1, 1850; Brevet Second Lieutenant U. S. Topographical Engineers July 1, 1854; Second Lieutenant April 30, 1856; First Lieutenant July 1, 1859; Captain July 14, 1862; transferred to Corps of Engineers March 3, 1863; resigned Dec. 31, 1865.
Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 1, 1864, " for gallant and meritorious services during the campaign before Richmond, Va. ; " Lieut .- Colonel and Colonel March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the rebellion."
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 687.
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member.
Born - - at Washington, D. C.
Died Dec. 2, 1874, at Boston, Mass.
546. CHARLES FREDERIC RUFF.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy Sept. 1, 1834; Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. Dragoons July 1, 1838; resigned Dec. 31, 1843.
Lieut .- Colonel 1st Missouri Mounted Volunteers June 18, 1846 ; resigned Sept. 17, 1846.
Captain U. S. Mounted Rifles July 7, 1846 ; Major Dec. 30, 1856 ; Lieut .- Colonel 3d Cavalry June 10, 1861; retired March 30, 1864.
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