A Few Good Soldiers.

The men on this page are from different regiments and all fought with honor.
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From the official records of the Union Army.

Lieutenant Colonel Samuel A. Moore, of the fourteenth Connecticut Volunteers, though not on duty, superintended the movements of his command on the 6th., instant, and while engaged in the capture of some rebels accidentally shot himself with his pistol.
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State of New York Records.

CLARK, HIRAM.—Age, 26 years. Enrolled, September 2, 1864, at Marathon, to serve one year; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. G, December 12, 1864;. killed in action, April 9, 1865, at
Clover Hill, Va.  Commissioned first lieutenant, November 29, 1864, with rank from September 13, 1864, original.

From the official records of the Union Army.

Lieutenant Hiram Clark, of the one hundred eighty-fifth, New York, being instantly killed by a cannon shot, just as the flag of truce came in.
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State of Massachusetts Records.

Richard Welch, Sergeant, Residence Williamstown, Age 37, Shoemaker.  Enlisted July 15, 1862, Mustered in September 2, 1862.  Wounded May 12, 1864, Spottsylvania, Va., and September 19, 1864, Winchester, Va.  Mustered out June 21, 1865, as Corpl.  Medal of Honor, date of action April 2, 1865, Petersburg, Va.  "Capture Flag."

From the official records of the Union Army.

Richard Welch, Corpl., 37th., Massachusetts, Knocked down the color bearer, took his flag, and shot one of the gunners while in the act of discharging his piece.
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State of Vermont Records.

Johnson, John E., enl 9/13/62, m/i 9/22/62, Pvt, Co. D, 3rd VT INF, pr CORP, tr to Co. E, 7/25/64, wdd, Spotsylvania, 5/10/64, m/o 6/27/65.

From the official records of the Union Army.

John E. Johnson, Corpl., Co. E., Third Vermont, who sized the color of the regiment after the color bearer had been shot down and though wounded himself, bore them at the head of the regiment the entire day.
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State of Ohio Records.

Henry H. Stevens, Captain, Co. C., 110th, Ohio Infantry, Age 22, enlisted August 5, 1862, for 3 years.  Promoted from First Lieutenant Co. I., July 22, 1864.  Killed April 2, 1865, in front of Petersburg, Va.

From the official records of the Union Army.

Henry H. Stevens, Captain, Co. C., 110th, Ohio Infantry, was shot dead after he had gotten inside the enemy's works and was in the act of charging a battery.
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State of New York Records.

ROOT, AUGUSTUS I.—Age, 30 years. Enrolled, September 11, 1863, at Albany; mustered in as major, September 11, 1863; lieutenant-colonel, September 21, 1863; killed in action, April 8, 1865. Not commissioned major; commissioned lieutenant-colonel, November 20,1863, with rank' from September 16,1863, original.

From the official records of the Union Army.

Lieutenant Colonel Augustus I. Root, 15th., New York, Cavalry, was shot about fifteen rods from the Appomattox Court House, while gallantly performing his duty in the extreme advance.
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State of New Jersey Records.

Thomas H. Ford 1st Lieut, En. Nov. 1, '64 Mustered  Dec. 12, '64 3 Yrs Private July 29, '61; Corp. Feb. 20, '62; Serj. June 1, '63; 1st Serj.; 2d Lieut. Feb. 28, '64; 1st Lieut. vice Parry mustered out: promoted Capt. Co. E, June 8, '65.

From the official records of the Union Army.

First Lieutenant, Thomas H. Ford, First New Jersey Cavalry, Co. D., received a wound in the left breast by a glancing shot, prohibiting the use of his bridle arm and the wearing of a saber-belt, but he remained with and took an active part in all battles of the regiment.
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State of Pennsylvania Records,

Oliver Sproul 2d Lt., mustered in November 6, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, Company K, 85th regiment P. V. December 24, 1864; to 1st Lieut., Company H, January 30, 1865

From the official records of the Union Army.

First Lieutenant, Oliver Sproul, 199th., Pennsylvania, Co. B., distinguished himself at Fort Gregg by seizing the colors of the 39th., Illinois regiment, when the color bearer was shot down, and was the first in my opinion to plant the Stars and Stripes on the parapet.