This is not to put any shame on any family. This is to show what a soldier goes through at the time of battle.
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Frederick Taylor, 12th., Michigan, infantry, Company C., Private, Residence Nies, Age 19.
Special Order No. 84. HDQRS. Department of Arkansas.
Little Rock, Ark., April 6, 1865.
1. The major-general commanding commends the gallant act of Capt. E. C. Custard, One hundred and twelfth U. S. Colored Infantry, and nineteen soldiers (colored) under his command, for their bravery on the 2d instant, in defending the train of cars, thrown from the track in consequence of removal of rails, against a company of rebel bushwhackers nearly double their number, under a leader signing himself M. F. Maybery to demand for surrender, after being repulsed. Occasion is taken to remind officers in charge of guards on trains or boats that they will refuse, as in this case, any demand for surrender. Government property will be defended to the last extremity. Fred. Taylor, private, Twelfth Michigan Infantry, dispatch bearer, who is noticed in the official report of the action as having "ran off and secreted himself in the grass on the prairie, throwing away his saber, and after the affair was over returning to the train and recovering his saber and dispatches," is entitled to all the notoriety he is likely to incur at the hands of his fellow-soldiers for this disgraceful conduct.
By command of Mai. Gen. J. J. Reynolds :
JOHN LEVERING,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
Friday, June 07, 2013
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Addison S. Thompson
Addison S. Thompson.
Birth: Mar., 1843, New York.
Death: 1916.
Wife: Eunice Thompson (1844 - 1924).
Burial: Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, Allegany County, New York.
Civil War Veteran.
New York 5th., Cavalry, Co. E.
THOMPSON, ADDISON S.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, August 30, 1861, at Rawson; mustered in as private, Co. E, August ' 31, 1861, to serve three years; captured near Chantilly, Va., March 21, 1863; paroled, March —, 1863; re-enlisted, January 1, 1864; appointed corporal, no date stated; sergeant, September 24, 1864. Commissioned second lieutenant, June 1, 1865, not mustered; mustered out with company, July 19, 1865, at Winchester, Va. Commissioned second lieutenant, June 30, 1865, to rank from June 1,1865, vice Strait, mustered out with regiment ; not mustered.
From the 5th., New York Cavalry, Regimental History.
Captured March 23, 1863, at Chantilly. Escaped from guards the 24th., recaptured and paroled March 25, 1863.
Birth: Mar., 1843, New York.
Death: 1916.
Wife: Eunice Thompson (1844 - 1924).
Burial: Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, Allegany County, New York.
Civil War Veteran.
New York 5th., Cavalry, Co. E.
THOMPSON, ADDISON S.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, August 30, 1861, at Rawson; mustered in as private, Co. E, August ' 31, 1861, to serve three years; captured near Chantilly, Va., March 21, 1863; paroled, March —, 1863; re-enlisted, January 1, 1864; appointed corporal, no date stated; sergeant, September 24, 1864. Commissioned second lieutenant, June 1, 1865, not mustered; mustered out with company, July 19, 1865, at Winchester, Va. Commissioned second lieutenant, June 30, 1865, to rank from June 1,1865, vice Strait, mustered out with regiment ; not mustered.
From the 5th., New York Cavalry, Regimental History.
Captured March 23, 1863, at Chantilly. Escaped from guards the 24th., recaptured and paroled March 25, 1863.
Colonel Amos H. White.
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Birth: 1835.
Death: 1897.
Burial: Prospect Hill Cemetery, Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York.
Civil War Veteran.
Colonel, Fifth New York, Cavalry.
WHITE, AMOS H.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, August 25, 1861, at New York; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. D, August 25, 1861, to serve three years; mustered in as captain, December 9, 1861; as major, February 7, 1863; wounded and captured at Ashland, Va., June 1,1864; mustered in as colonel, December 19, 1864; mustered out with regiment, July 19, 1865, at Winchester, Va. Commissioned first lieutenant, December 4, 1861, to rank from October 1, 1861, original; captain, February 24, 1862, to rank from December 9, 1861; vice Coyle, died; major, February 5, 1863, to rank from February 2, 1863, vice Pratt, resigned; lieutenant-colonel, October 12, 1864, to rank from September 15,1864, vice Bacon, resigned; colonel, November 14, 1864, to rank from November 14, 1864, vice Hammond, term of service expired.
From the 5th., Cavalry, Regimental History.
Captured May 23, 1862, at Fort Royal.
Wounded in foot June 30, 1863, at Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Shot through the body June 1, 1864, at Ashland, and captured.
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Charles Edward Hazlett
Charles Edward Hazlett.
Birth: Oct. 15, 1838, Newark, Licking County, Ohio.
Death: Jul. 2, 1863, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Civil War Union Army Officer. Served as 1st Lieutenant and commander of Battery D, 5th United States Regular Artillery during the Battle of Gettysburg. On July 2, 1863, Little Round Top on the extreme left flank of the Union line was in danger of falling into Confederate hands. He and his men dragged their cannons up the hill through boulders and trees by hand and opened fire immediately upon arrival. Moments after arriving at the top of the hill Lieutenant Hazlett was killed. Today a monument stands where he fell.
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.
From the Official Records.
Lieut. Charles E. Hazlett, Fifth U. S. Artillery. Distinguished at Bull Run, Yorktown, Hanover Court-House, Gaines' Mill, Malvern Bull Run No. 2, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. While stopping by the side of General Weed, to receive his last wishes, a bullet struck the lieutenant in the head and killed him almost instantly (July 2, 1863). This young officer, for his grade, had no superior in the army.
Friday, May 31, 2013
John F. P. Robie.
Captain & Chaplain Thomas Powell, Ohio.
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Thomas Powell, Chaplain, Age 25, Enlister October 9, 1861 for 3 years; appointed First Lieutenant Company E., November 7, 1861; promoted to Captain August 8, 1862, appointed Chaplain July 1, 1864. Mustered out with regiment November 30, 1865.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
George E. Reed, Maine First Cavalry.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Walstein Phillips, First Maine Cavalry.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Notes from the third Pennsylvania Cavalry.
On September 16, Private John Flinn, of Company L, was killed at Magruder's Ford, Maryland, while on duty with a detail of his company.
The first volunteer cavalryman killed in defense of the Union cause in Virginia was Private Peter Brennan, of Company B, Third Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was killed at Munson's Hill, Aug. 26, 1861. Had he survived the vicissitudes of war, he would have been mustered out with his company, Aug. 26, 1864.
Camp Marcy, Va., March 4, 1862.
Weather moderate, alternately clear and cloudy; grounds continue muddy. Dress parade at 8 a. m., after which guard was mounted. Captain Gary, Officer of the Day, and Lieutenant Rogers, Officer of the Guard. Company E was dispatched at an early hour, a. m., for scouting duty. About 10 o'clock in the morning Private William Ewing, of Company H, was instantly killed by the accidental discharge of a pistol in the hands of * * * , an intimate friend and a comrade of the deceased. The ball entered the left temple of the unfortunate man and passed completely through the head.
Our camps on the Peninsula were many, and frequently changed, but they were always near the front. We remained longer in Camp Lincoln, at Savage's Station, than in any other. This we hastily left during the flank movement toward the James River. While we lay in camp there, Dennis Kelley, of Company M, was killed by the accidental discharge of his carbine.
Thursday, June 4. Inspection. Unserviceable stores and horses condemned. Private Eli Hartenstine accidentally killed himself at retreat.
Of enlisted men, three were killed July 3, Privates John Stansfield, of Company B, and George Wilson and Frederick Stripe, of Company L; two died July 5 of mortal wounds received July 3, viz., Corporal Joshua Rue, of Company F, and Private James H. Smith, of Company C; two were wounded July 3, viz., Sergeants Thomas Gregg, of Company A, and Joel G. Rammel, of Company B, and three men taken prisoners: Corporal R. G. M. Fitton, of Company C; Privates Major Lee, of Company F, who was also wounded, and Elias G. Eyster, of Company H.
Early in the fight Lieutenant Ellwood Davis, of Company H, was instantly killed by a splinter of a shell striking him under the left eye. Lieutenant Elwood Davis was an exceedingly tall, slender, handsome lad, but eighteen years of age, though he looked somewhat older. Belonging to a wealthy family, he unselfishly left a home of every luxurious comfort to serve his country. His career in the regiment was a short and unfortunate one. He joined and was mustered into service May 16, 1863. On the terribly trying march from the Rappahannock to Gettysburg he was stricken down with fever, and was sent on June 26 to Alexandria, and thence home. After being carefully nursed through a long and severe illness he rejoined the regiment on September 27, at camp on Kettle Run, near Bristow Station, and was killed eighteen days later. Brave to a fault, enthusiastic about military life, showing every promise that he would prove an exceptionally fine officer, a perfect gentleman, he was held in high esteem by his fellow officers and the men of his regiment, short as was his career among them.
The weather continued exceedingly warm. We remained all of the 9th in the place where we had bivouacked, the army taking a rest. There was more or less fighting during the day, and the
skirmishers and sharpshooters were at times, and in some places, busy. A sad disaster to our army occurred in the death of General John Sedgwick "Uncle John," as his men fondly called him. During the morning he was riding along his line, speaking words of cheer and encouragement to his men. While joking with some of them about dodging bullets, he was shot under the left eye by a sharpshooter, and killed instantly His death caused great sadness through the army, in which he was much beloved and highly esteemed, for he was one of our best corps commanders. His body was sent North with an escort of five men from our regiment.
General Sedgwick was of the sixth Corps.
The first volunteer cavalryman killed in defense of the Union cause in Virginia was Private Peter Brennan, of Company B, Third Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was killed at Munson's Hill, Aug. 26, 1861. Had he survived the vicissitudes of war, he would have been mustered out with his company, Aug. 26, 1864.
Camp Marcy, Va., March 4, 1862.
Weather moderate, alternately clear and cloudy; grounds continue muddy. Dress parade at 8 a. m., after which guard was mounted. Captain Gary, Officer of the Day, and Lieutenant Rogers, Officer of the Guard. Company E was dispatched at an early hour, a. m., for scouting duty. About 10 o'clock in the morning Private William Ewing, of Company H, was instantly killed by the accidental discharge of a pistol in the hands of * * * , an intimate friend and a comrade of the deceased. The ball entered the left temple of the unfortunate man and passed completely through the head.
Our camps on the Peninsula were many, and frequently changed, but they were always near the front. We remained longer in Camp Lincoln, at Savage's Station, than in any other. This we hastily left during the flank movement toward the James River. While we lay in camp there, Dennis Kelley, of Company M, was killed by the accidental discharge of his carbine.
Thursday, June 4. Inspection. Unserviceable stores and horses condemned. Private Eli Hartenstine accidentally killed himself at retreat.
Of enlisted men, three were killed July 3, Privates John Stansfield, of Company B, and George Wilson and Frederick Stripe, of Company L; two died July 5 of mortal wounds received July 3, viz., Corporal Joshua Rue, of Company F, and Private James H. Smith, of Company C; two were wounded July 3, viz., Sergeants Thomas Gregg, of Company A, and Joel G. Rammel, of Company B, and three men taken prisoners: Corporal R. G. M. Fitton, of Company C; Privates Major Lee, of Company F, who was also wounded, and Elias G. Eyster, of Company H.
Early in the fight Lieutenant Ellwood Davis, of Company H, was instantly killed by a splinter of a shell striking him under the left eye. Lieutenant Elwood Davis was an exceedingly tall, slender, handsome lad, but eighteen years of age, though he looked somewhat older. Belonging to a wealthy family, he unselfishly left a home of every luxurious comfort to serve his country. His career in the regiment was a short and unfortunate one. He joined and was mustered into service May 16, 1863. On the terribly trying march from the Rappahannock to Gettysburg he was stricken down with fever, and was sent on June 26 to Alexandria, and thence home. After being carefully nursed through a long and severe illness he rejoined the regiment on September 27, at camp on Kettle Run, near Bristow Station, and was killed eighteen days later. Brave to a fault, enthusiastic about military life, showing every promise that he would prove an exceptionally fine officer, a perfect gentleman, he was held in high esteem by his fellow officers and the men of his regiment, short as was his career among them.
The weather continued exceedingly warm. We remained all of the 9th in the place where we had bivouacked, the army taking a rest. There was more or less fighting during the day, and the
skirmishers and sharpshooters were at times, and in some places, busy. A sad disaster to our army occurred in the death of General John Sedgwick "Uncle John," as his men fondly called him. During the morning he was riding along his line, speaking words of cheer and encouragement to his men. While joking with some of them about dodging bullets, he was shot under the left eye by a sharpshooter, and killed instantly His death caused great sadness through the army, in which he was much beloved and highly esteemed, for he was one of our best corps commanders. His body was sent North with an escort of five men from our regiment.
General Sedgwick was of the sixth Corps.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Four men of the 58th., Ohio, Co. C.
I ran a cross these men will doing some navy research and thought some one would be interested in there information.
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William Rethorn, Corporal, 58th., Ohio Infantry, Co. C., Age 23, Enlisted October 16, 1861, for 3 years. Appointed Corporal ?, killed May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Authors note. The report states that he was wounded and drowned, Also his name was spelled "Redhorn."
Martin B. Campbell, Private, 58th., Ohio Infantry, Co. C., Age 21, Enlisted January 14, 1861, for 3 years. killed May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Authors note. The report states that he was wounded and drowned.
John George Just, Private, 58th., Ohio Infantry, Co. C., Age 24, Enlisted December 8, 1861, for 3 years. killed May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Authors note. Mustered in as John George Fust; killed May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Authors note. The report states that he was wounded and drowned.
Frederick Young, Private, 58th., Ohio Infantry, Co. C., Age 31, Enlisted July 7, 1862, for 3 years. wounded May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, transferred from Co. E., as Frederick Zung, December 26, 1864, perished by an explosion of the steamer Sutana on the Mississippi river, near Memaphis Tenn., April 27, 1865.
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William Rethorn, Corporal, 58th., Ohio Infantry, Co. C., Age 23, Enlisted October 16, 1861, for 3 years. Appointed Corporal ?, killed May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Authors note. The report states that he was wounded and drowned, Also his name was spelled "Redhorn."
Martin B. Campbell, Private, 58th., Ohio Infantry, Co. C., Age 21, Enlisted January 14, 1861, for 3 years. killed May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Authors note. The report states that he was wounded and drowned.
John George Just, Private, 58th., Ohio Infantry, Co. C., Age 24, Enlisted December 8, 1861, for 3 years. killed May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Authors note. Mustered in as John George Fust; killed May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Authors note. The report states that he was wounded and drowned.
Frederick Young, Private, 58th., Ohio Infantry, Co. C., Age 31, Enlisted July 7, 1862, for 3 years. wounded May 27, 1863, on the gun boat Cincinnati, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, transferred from Co. E., as Frederick Zung, December 26, 1864, perished by an explosion of the steamer Sutana on the Mississippi river, near Memaphis Tenn., April 27, 1865.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Captain Charles S. Stuart
CAPTAIN CHARLES S. STUART.
Charles S. Stuart was born unto Charles and Susan Arthur Stuart on July 2nd, 1808, in Knox county, Kentucky, and with his parents in early life moved to Henry county, Tennessee, where he gained his education from the common schools. His father died in Perry county Tennessee, and afterwards his mother, Susan Arther Stuart, was again married to Colonel Miller, and the family removed to Yallabusha county, Mississippi, and settled near Coffeeville in the year 1833, where Charles S. Stuart was married to Martha Cox in 1836, and unto them were born eight children, five girls and three oys, and as told in this narrative he was killed in battle and buried at Round Mound.
Of his family, his widow, Martha Cox Stuart now lives with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Smith, at Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Two others of the family still live — Mrs. S. J. Stephens, also at Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Nellie Stuart, of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Captain Stuart moved with his family to Texas in December 1841, and settled a farm in Red River district eight miles west from Mt. Pleasant, Texas, where he lived and raised his family, and from his enterprise and public spirit he became well known as one of those staunch pioneers of North Texas.
He loved Texas and was ever watchful in her development into homes for an enlightened and prosperous people, and his name can still be found at the head of the list in many grand efforts by the early settlers. The schoolhouse for the early training of the children and the church house for the worship of the God of the pioneer settler were his pride. His house was known to the pioneer of Texas as a place of hospitable entertainment, and among his neighbors he was respected and loved. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church, in which he officiated as steward, he was a royal arch mason and stood high in that institution of selected friends, and by his industry had accumulated a fine property and owned a number of slaves, which he regarded as a special care entrusted to his hands and was never cruel. And he was one of the foremost men in building a good and comfortable home and surrounding it with beauties in plants and domestic animals and became noted for the extra fine developments in the breeding of his stock.
He raised a company of soldiers, not rebels but of law-abiding Texans, who loved Texas and raise their arms in her defense. He was elected Captain and led them in accord with his convictions which he at all times was in readiness to defend.
He died as he lived, at his post, and was buried in the wilds of nature, and sweet memories of his goodness and his ever upright walk is all the monument that marks the sacred precincts where his body rests. Thus passed an early settler of Texas and one of nature's noblemen. And God forbid that the happy throngs of bright and educated Texas boys and girls that have feasted from the fields that he planted and drank from the fountains that he opened unto them, while in the giddy world should ever be so forgetful as to connect his name with "Rebel."
Captain Stuart carried one of those peculiar pistols that were so constructed that their use required the use of three fingers, the second and third fingers were used to cock the pistol and the first, which was used to shoot by pulling the trigger as with an ordinary pistol, and while Captain Stuart was firing he would raise the muzzle of the pistol up and fire as his arm was on a downward movement, and while his hand was raised after cocking his pistol, he was struck in the forehead by a large ball that passed out a little to the left of the center of the back of his head, and he made an unusual noise and I looked and he was falling forward and to the right of his horse, .which he held well in gather with the left hand, firmly holding the bridle when the body fell, it so turned that the hand raised with the pistol fell across the front of the saddle and the force of the grip discharged the pistol and the ball passed very close to my face, "fearful close." The ball that killed him on passing out of his head threw a large wad of his brain upon the sleeve and collar of my coat.
Charles S. Stuart was born unto Charles and Susan Arthur Stuart on July 2nd, 1808, in Knox county, Kentucky, and with his parents in early life moved to Henry county, Tennessee, where he gained his education from the common schools. His father died in Perry county Tennessee, and afterwards his mother, Susan Arther Stuart, was again married to Colonel Miller, and the family removed to Yallabusha county, Mississippi, and settled near Coffeeville in the year 1833, where Charles S. Stuart was married to Martha Cox in 1836, and unto them were born eight children, five girls and three oys, and as told in this narrative he was killed in battle and buried at Round Mound.
Of his family, his widow, Martha Cox Stuart now lives with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Smith, at Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Two others of the family still live — Mrs. S. J. Stephens, also at Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Nellie Stuart, of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Captain Stuart moved with his family to Texas in December 1841, and settled a farm in Red River district eight miles west from Mt. Pleasant, Texas, where he lived and raised his family, and from his enterprise and public spirit he became well known as one of those staunch pioneers of North Texas.
He loved Texas and was ever watchful in her development into homes for an enlightened and prosperous people, and his name can still be found at the head of the list in many grand efforts by the early settlers. The schoolhouse for the early training of the children and the church house for the worship of the God of the pioneer settler were his pride. His house was known to the pioneer of Texas as a place of hospitable entertainment, and among his neighbors he was respected and loved. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church, in which he officiated as steward, he was a royal arch mason and stood high in that institution of selected friends, and by his industry had accumulated a fine property and owned a number of slaves, which he regarded as a special care entrusted to his hands and was never cruel. And he was one of the foremost men in building a good and comfortable home and surrounding it with beauties in plants and domestic animals and became noted for the extra fine developments in the breeding of his stock.
He raised a company of soldiers, not rebels but of law-abiding Texans, who loved Texas and raise their arms in her defense. He was elected Captain and led them in accord with his convictions which he at all times was in readiness to defend.
He died as he lived, at his post, and was buried in the wilds of nature, and sweet memories of his goodness and his ever upright walk is all the monument that marks the sacred precincts where his body rests. Thus passed an early settler of Texas and one of nature's noblemen. And God forbid that the happy throngs of bright and educated Texas boys and girls that have feasted from the fields that he planted and drank from the fountains that he opened unto them, while in the giddy world should ever be so forgetful as to connect his name with "Rebel."
The Death of Captain Charles S. Stuart.
As told by A. W. Sparks.
Captain Stuart carried one of those peculiar pistols that were so constructed that their use required the use of three fingers, the second and third fingers were used to cock the pistol and the first, which was used to shoot by pulling the trigger as with an ordinary pistol, and while Captain Stuart was firing he would raise the muzzle of the pistol up and fire as his arm was on a downward movement, and while his hand was raised after cocking his pistol, he was struck in the forehead by a large ball that passed out a little to the left of the center of the back of his head, and he made an unusual noise and I looked and he was falling forward and to the right of his horse, .which he held well in gather with the left hand, firmly holding the bridle when the body fell, it so turned that the hand raised with the pistol fell across the front of the saddle and the force of the grip discharged the pistol and the ball passed very close to my face, "fearful close." The ball that killed him on passing out of his head threw a large wad of his brain upon the sleeve and collar of my coat.
Navy Pilot James G. Taylor, Civil War.
U. S. S. New London,
Off Saline Pass, Tex., April 18, 1863.
Sir: Having sent in boats several times of late to take observations, and the result of the same seeming to show that the enemy was in small force at Sabine City, I concluded this morning to take a final observation in person, preparatory to making an attempt to cut out the steam boats lying at the town. My object was to ascertain the positions of the steamers as to each other and their situation as to their probable relief from the troops in the town in case 1 should make an attack. I took a boat's crew of five, together with James G. Taylor, pilot, and at half past 9 o'clock this morning started to go in. Lieutenant-Commander D. A. McDermut, of the gunboat Cayuga, with a boat's crew, accompanied me. We directed our course toward the light-house, where our former expeditions have landed without molestation.
The light-house is situated upon the Louisiana side of the pass and about 4 miles from Sabine City. It stands upon an open piece of ground, affording no place of concealment for an enemy excepting the light-house and keeper's house, and with proper precaution is considered a safe place to land.
Captain McDermut landed on the beach about a quarter of a mile nearer the light-house than myself, and he and his men went directly toward the light-house and keeper's house. I landed, and with three
of my men was walking along the beach under partial cover of a low ridge, the others, with the pilot, remaining in the boat to bring it around the point.
As Captain McDermut approached the light-house a party of the enemy, numbering between 60 and 70, suddenly made their appearance from behind the light keeper's house and took three of the
Cayuga's boat's crew prisoners at once. The enemy commenced firing. We commenced retreating to our boats and succeeded in reaching them, but they were in shallow water and mud. The New London's crew were ordered to jump in the water and to try to shove it into deeper water, which was done. Captain McDermut and two of his men were in his boat, and when we were about 10 yards from him I saw him standing up and waving his white handkerchief to surrender, probably thinking that further attempt at escape was useless. The enemy then directed their fire upon the boat of the Wen London, pouring in volley after volley of rifle balls and buckshot. We returned the fire as efficiently as we could and succeeded in bringing off our boat, though in a crippled condition, and but one man in it was uninjured. Considering the murderous fire to which we were exposed and the over-whelming number of the enemy in comparison with our own, our escape is almost miraculous. The boat was completely riddled.
Lieutenant-Commander McDermut and his boat's crew are in the hands of the enemy.
I can not omit calling the attention of the Department to the efficient service rendered in this and all our other boat expeditions by James G. Taylor, pilot. Though severely wounded in two places, he kept firing at the enemy with good effect. I can not forbear mentioning the bravery and intrepidity of my boat's crew, all of whom, with one exception, were wounded, but who never the less brought the boat off to the vessel. 1 would particularly mention Gabriel Chalapas, ordinary seaman, who, notwithstanding a most severe and painful wound in the foot, kept his place at the oar from the time we left the beach until we reached the vessel.
1 herewith transmit the report of casualties by Acting Assistant
Surgeon L. H. Kendall.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. Kead,
Lieutenant- Commander.
Authors note. James G. Taylor, pilot; gunshot wounds of the hip, scrotum, and thigh; serious.
Off Saline Pass, Tex., April 18, 1863.
Sir: Having sent in boats several times of late to take observations, and the result of the same seeming to show that the enemy was in small force at Sabine City, I concluded this morning to take a final observation in person, preparatory to making an attempt to cut out the steam boats lying at the town. My object was to ascertain the positions of the steamers as to each other and their situation as to their probable relief from the troops in the town in case 1 should make an attack. I took a boat's crew of five, together with James G. Taylor, pilot, and at half past 9 o'clock this morning started to go in. Lieutenant-Commander D. A. McDermut, of the gunboat Cayuga, with a boat's crew, accompanied me. We directed our course toward the light-house, where our former expeditions have landed without molestation.
The light-house is situated upon the Louisiana side of the pass and about 4 miles from Sabine City. It stands upon an open piece of ground, affording no place of concealment for an enemy excepting the light-house and keeper's house, and with proper precaution is considered a safe place to land.
Captain McDermut landed on the beach about a quarter of a mile nearer the light-house than myself, and he and his men went directly toward the light-house and keeper's house. I landed, and with three
of my men was walking along the beach under partial cover of a low ridge, the others, with the pilot, remaining in the boat to bring it around the point.
As Captain McDermut approached the light-house a party of the enemy, numbering between 60 and 70, suddenly made their appearance from behind the light keeper's house and took three of the
Cayuga's boat's crew prisoners at once. The enemy commenced firing. We commenced retreating to our boats and succeeded in reaching them, but they were in shallow water and mud. The New London's crew were ordered to jump in the water and to try to shove it into deeper water, which was done. Captain McDermut and two of his men were in his boat, and when we were about 10 yards from him I saw him standing up and waving his white handkerchief to surrender, probably thinking that further attempt at escape was useless. The enemy then directed their fire upon the boat of the Wen London, pouring in volley after volley of rifle balls and buckshot. We returned the fire as efficiently as we could and succeeded in bringing off our boat, though in a crippled condition, and but one man in it was uninjured. Considering the murderous fire to which we were exposed and the over-whelming number of the enemy in comparison with our own, our escape is almost miraculous. The boat was completely riddled.
Lieutenant-Commander McDermut and his boat's crew are in the hands of the enemy.
I can not omit calling the attention of the Department to the efficient service rendered in this and all our other boat expeditions by James G. Taylor, pilot. Though severely wounded in two places, he kept firing at the enemy with good effect. I can not forbear mentioning the bravery and intrepidity of my boat's crew, all of whom, with one exception, were wounded, but who never the less brought the boat off to the vessel. 1 would particularly mention Gabriel Chalapas, ordinary seaman, who, notwithstanding a most severe and painful wound in the foot, kept his place at the oar from the time we left the beach until we reached the vessel.
1 herewith transmit the report of casualties by Acting Assistant
Surgeon L. H. Kendall.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. Kead,
Lieutenant- Commander.
Authors note. James G. Taylor, pilot; gunshot wounds of the hip, scrotum, and thigh; serious.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
99th., New York Infantry on the U. S. Frigate Congress.
The following men were on the U. S. Frigate Congress and were in the battle with the Ram Merrimack, on March 8, 1862, in and around Newport News.
GOLDEN, JAMES.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, December 30, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. D, January 2, 1862; wounded in action, March j 8,1862, on /United States Frigate Congress, Hampton Roads, Va.; discharged, for wounds, May 6, 1862, at Fort Monroe, Va. (also home as Goulden.)
Authors Note. His wound was of the scalp. In the report his last name was spelled ( Goulding ).
BRENNAN, STEPHEN.—Age, 32 years. Enlisted, July 23, 1861, at New York' city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va..; discharged for disability, July 3,1862, at Fort Monroe, Va.
Authors Note. His wound was a fractured leg. In the report his last name was spelled ( Brinnen ).
FURLONG, LAWRENCE.—Age, 40 years. Enlisted, June 21, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; died of his wounds, April 18,; 1862,; at U. S. General Hospital, Fort Monroe, Va.
Authors Note. His wound burns to the face and hand. I the report his first name was ( Samuel ).
The following names were also in the battle but were not listed on the report.
BALDWIN, WILLIAM.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, May 27, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 11, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on the Frigate Congress, near Newport News, Va.; paroled and joined company in April, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
BELL, WILLIAM.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 17, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; promoted corporal, October 6, 1861; returned to ranks, November 13, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.
BLACKWOOD, JOHN.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on U. S. Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled and joined company in April, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
CALLOWAY, JAMES.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 17,1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1,1861; returned to ranks, no date; wounded in action, March 8,1862, on board United States Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; again wounded in action, May 1, 1863, at South Quay Bridge, Va.; discharged for disability, June 1, 1863, at Fort Monroe, Va.
DELANO, MILLER.—Age, 41 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, and joined company, no dates; discharged, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
FOY, DENNIS.—Age, 29 years. Enlisted, July 29, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.
GILL, CHARLES.—Age, 22 years. Enlisted, July 19, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, " Co. Ij August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861:; promoted corporal, no date; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board United States Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; returned to ranks, January 5, 1863; wounded in action, April 18, 1863, in front of Suffolk, Va.; deserted, ?May 13, 1863, at Suffolk, Va.
GOODWIN, JAMES.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, December 27, 1861, at. New York, city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co.D, January 1, 1862; captured in action,/March 8, 1862, on board U.S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May, 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
GUALT, JOHN.—Age, 31 years. Enlisted, July 23. 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1. 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Gault and John Murphy.
KENNY, FRANCIS.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, July 15,. 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6,1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861;captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21,1862, at Washington, D. C; also borne as Kenney and Kinney.
KEYS, ALEXANDER.—Age, 41 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress at Hampton Roads, Va.; died of chronic diarrhea, October 20, 1863, at Chesapeake General Hospital, Fort Monroe, Va.; also borne as Keyes
LAEHY, JAMES.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as corporal, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; promoted sergeant, no date; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on U. S. Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Leahy and Leahey.
LESLIE, WILLIAM.—Age, 34 years. Enlisted, July 30, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.
McKENNA, TERENCE.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; mustered out with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.; also borne as Terrence McKeena.
McLEAN, ARCHIBALD.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mastered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.; also borne as McLane.
PETERSON, JOHN.—Age, 34 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8,-1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, May 11, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
THOMAS, RICHARD.—Age, 6i0 years. Enlisted April, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 14, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate "Congress" near Newport News, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
TRACEY, JAMES.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted at New York city,, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. I, July 17, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Tracy.
TAXMAN, CHARLES.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, May 28, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 14, 1861; transferred to Go. D, September 1, 1861; promoted corporal, no date; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate " Congress,1' at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Timon.
GOLDEN, JAMES.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, December 30, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. D, January 2, 1862; wounded in action, March j 8,1862, on /United States Frigate Congress, Hampton Roads, Va.; discharged, for wounds, May 6, 1862, at Fort Monroe, Va. (also home as Goulden.)
Authors Note. His wound was of the scalp. In the report his last name was spelled ( Goulding ).
BRENNAN, STEPHEN.—Age, 32 years. Enlisted, July 23, 1861, at New York' city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va..; discharged for disability, July 3,1862, at Fort Monroe, Va.
Authors Note. His wound was a fractured leg. In the report his last name was spelled ( Brinnen ).
FURLONG, LAWRENCE.—Age, 40 years. Enlisted, June 21, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; died of his wounds, April 18,; 1862,; at U. S. General Hospital, Fort Monroe, Va.
Authors Note. His wound burns to the face and hand. I the report his first name was ( Samuel ).
The following names were also in the battle but were not listed on the report.
BALDWIN, WILLIAM.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, May 27, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 11, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on the Frigate Congress, near Newport News, Va.; paroled and joined company in April, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
BELL, WILLIAM.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 17, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; promoted corporal, October 6, 1861; returned to ranks, November 13, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.
BLACKWOOD, JOHN.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on U. S. Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled and joined company in April, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
CALLOWAY, JAMES.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 17,1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1,1861; returned to ranks, no date; wounded in action, March 8,1862, on board United States Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; again wounded in action, May 1, 1863, at South Quay Bridge, Va.; discharged for disability, June 1, 1863, at Fort Monroe, Va.
DELANO, MILLER.—Age, 41 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, and joined company, no dates; discharged, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
FOY, DENNIS.—Age, 29 years. Enlisted, July 29, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.
GILL, CHARLES.—Age, 22 years. Enlisted, July 19, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, " Co. Ij August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861:; promoted corporal, no date; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board United States Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; returned to ranks, January 5, 1863; wounded in action, April 18, 1863, in front of Suffolk, Va.; deserted, ?May 13, 1863, at Suffolk, Va.
GOODWIN, JAMES.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, December 27, 1861, at. New York, city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co.D, January 1, 1862; captured in action,/March 8, 1862, on board U.S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May, 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
GUALT, JOHN.—Age, 31 years. Enlisted, July 23. 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1. 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Gault and John Murphy.
KENNY, FRANCIS.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, July 15,. 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6,1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861;captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21,1862, at Washington, D. C; also borne as Kenney and Kinney.
KEYS, ALEXANDER.—Age, 41 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress at Hampton Roads, Va.; died of chronic diarrhea, October 20, 1863, at Chesapeake General Hospital, Fort Monroe, Va.; also borne as Keyes
LAEHY, JAMES.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as corporal, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; promoted sergeant, no date; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on U. S. Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Leahy and Leahey.
LESLIE, WILLIAM.—Age, 34 years. Enlisted, July 30, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.
McKENNA, TERENCE.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; mustered out with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.; also borne as Terrence McKeena.
McLEAN, ARCHIBALD.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mastered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.; also borne as McLane.
PETERSON, JOHN.—Age, 34 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8,-1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, May 11, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
THOMAS, RICHARD.—Age, 6i0 years. Enlisted April, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 14, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate "Congress" near Newport News, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
TRACEY, JAMES.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted at New York city,, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. I, July 17, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Tracy.
TAXMAN, CHARLES.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, May 28, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 14, 1861; transferred to Go. D, September 1, 1861; promoted corporal, no date; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate " Congress,1' at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Timon.
U. S. S. Diana, Those Killed or Wounded.
U. S. S. Diana, March 28, 1863, in action with Rebel's forces on the Atchafalaya.
Killed.
Thomas L. Peterson, Acting master, mini ball through the heart.
Thomas G. Hall, Acting Master mate, mini ball through the lungs.
George C. Dolliver, Acting Master mate, cannon ball to the abdomen.
James McNally, Acting third assistant engineer, mini ball to the head.
Robert Crawford, Boatswain's mate, cannon ball to the legs.
James Mumford, Captain forecastle, cannon ball to the chest.
Wounded..
Patrick Padden, First class fireman, gun shot wound to the , leg amputated.
John Vicars, Second class fireman, gun shot to the abdomen, wounded slightly.
John Cameron, Quarter master, gun shot to the scalp, wounded slightly.
Killed.
Thomas L. Peterson, Acting master, mini ball through the heart.
Thomas G. Hall, Acting Master mate, mini ball through the lungs.
George C. Dolliver, Acting Master mate, cannon ball to the abdomen.
James McNally, Acting third assistant engineer, mini ball to the head.
Robert Crawford, Boatswain's mate, cannon ball to the legs.
James Mumford, Captain forecastle, cannon ball to the chest.
Wounded..
Patrick Padden, First class fireman, gun shot wound to the , leg amputated.
John Vicars, Second class fireman, gun shot to the abdomen, wounded slightly.
John Cameron, Quarter master, gun shot to the scalp, wounded slightly.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Service Man Killed or Wounded in Navy Battles. P. 2.
The following information comes from; The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies. Series 1., Volume 8.
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U. S. S. Commodore Perry.
These men were either killed or wounded on the action of Black River, Virginia, Friday October 3, 1862.
John Lynch, Master's mate, rifle ball through the heart.
Justin Baker, Quartermaster, rifle ball through the head.
John W. Johnson, Landsman, arm shattered by rifle ball.
George Nicholas, Able seaman, rifle ball through the head.
James Brown, Captain's Steward, rifle ball through the hand.
John Dowling, Able seaman, rifle ball through the neck.
James McManis or Mcmanis, Fireman, bayonet wound in leg.
Isaac Fisher, Private, Ninth New Jersey rifle ball through the body.
Peter Gilgnassen, Private, Ninth New Jersey, rifle ball through the thigh.
John E. French, Private, Ninth New Jersey, wound slight rifle ball to the forehead.
William Bucklin, Private, Fourth Rhode Island, wound slight rifle ball in the neck.
U. S. S. Hunchbaack.
These men were either killed or wounded on the action of Black River, Virginia, Friday October 3, 1862.
James Ritchie, Boatswain's mate, Killed.
Frank Davis, Contraband, killed.
Samuel B. Sharp, Seaman, wounded in left arm.
U. S. Gunboat Maratanza, October, 1862.
Edward K. Flowers, Acting mate, killed.
George Blake, Signal quarter master, killed.
*Joseph Brink, Seaman, wounded seriously in leg.
Sullivan Bruce, Quarter Gunner, wounded in the head.
George W. Horford, Ordinary seaman, wounded in face.
Charles Donovan, Marine, wounded in breast.
David Mitchell, Boy, wounded in thigh.
*In the report it states that Brink was Captain of the after guard.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, Thomas Mallahan of the Ceres was killed in April, 1863, while attempting to land in one of the boats.
Those killed or wounded in the action on the Nansemond River, Virginia, April, 1863.
From the Minnesota.
Charles Kling, Seaman, killed.
Joacaim Sylvia, Ordinary seaman, killed.
Robert B. Wood, Cockswain, wounded slightly.
George McDonald, Seaman, wounded slightly.
William H. Cole, Quarter Gunner, wounded slightly.
Benjamin Simmons, Captain of Forecastle, wounded slightly.
Anthony Nicholas, Ordinary seaman, lost overborad, missing or killed.
From the U.S. S Commodore Barney.
Joseph T. Collins, Landsman, killed.
John Millett, Seaman, killed.
William A. West, Quartermaster, killed.
Henry N. Fish, wounded severely.
Jacob Diebeat, Landsman, wounded slightly.
Patrick T. Curran, Landsman, wounded slightly.
James B. Collins, Landsman, wounded severely.
William Short, Boy ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
From the U. S. S. Mount Washington.
John W. Small, Pilot, wounded severely.
From the U. S. S. Stepping Stones.
John Sullivan, First Class Fireman, wounded severely.
Giles Scott, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
Samuel Dent, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
John Down, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
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U. S. S. Commodore Perry.
These men were either killed or wounded on the action of Black River, Virginia, Friday October 3, 1862.
John Lynch, Master's mate, rifle ball through the heart.
Justin Baker, Quartermaster, rifle ball through the head.
John W. Johnson, Landsman, arm shattered by rifle ball.
George Nicholas, Able seaman, rifle ball through the head.
James Brown, Captain's Steward, rifle ball through the hand.
John Dowling, Able seaman, rifle ball through the neck.
James McManis or Mcmanis, Fireman, bayonet wound in leg.
Isaac Fisher, Private, Ninth New Jersey rifle ball through the body.
Peter Gilgnassen, Private, Ninth New Jersey, rifle ball through the thigh.
John E. French, Private, Ninth New Jersey, wound slight rifle ball to the forehead.
William Bucklin, Private, Fourth Rhode Island, wound slight rifle ball in the neck.
U. S. S. Hunchbaack.
These men were either killed or wounded on the action of Black River, Virginia, Friday October 3, 1862.
James Ritchie, Boatswain's mate, Killed.
Frank Davis, Contraband, killed.
Samuel B. Sharp, Seaman, wounded in left arm.
U. S. Gunboat Maratanza, October, 1862.
Edward K. Flowers, Acting mate, killed.
George Blake, Signal quarter master, killed.
*Joseph Brink, Seaman, wounded seriously in leg.
Sullivan Bruce, Quarter Gunner, wounded in the head.
George W. Horford, Ordinary seaman, wounded in face.
Charles Donovan, Marine, wounded in breast.
David Mitchell, Boy, wounded in thigh.
*In the report it states that Brink was Captain of the after guard.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, Thomas Mallahan of the Ceres was killed in April, 1863, while attempting to land in one of the boats.
Those killed or wounded in the action on the Nansemond River, Virginia, April, 1863.
From the Minnesota.
Charles Kling, Seaman, killed.
Joacaim Sylvia, Ordinary seaman, killed.
Robert B. Wood, Cockswain, wounded slightly.
George McDonald, Seaman, wounded slightly.
William H. Cole, Quarter Gunner, wounded slightly.
Benjamin Simmons, Captain of Forecastle, wounded slightly.
Anthony Nicholas, Ordinary seaman, lost overborad, missing or killed.
From the U.S. S Commodore Barney.
Joseph T. Collins, Landsman, killed.
John Millett, Seaman, killed.
William A. West, Quartermaster, killed.
Henry N. Fish, wounded severely.
Jacob Diebeat, Landsman, wounded slightly.
Patrick T. Curran, Landsman, wounded slightly.
James B. Collins, Landsman, wounded severely.
William Short, Boy ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
From the U. S. S. Mount Washington.
John W. Small, Pilot, wounded severely.
From the U. S. S. Stepping Stones.
John Sullivan, First Class Fireman, wounded severely.
Giles Scott, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
Samuel Dent, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
John Down, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Service Man Killed or Wounded in Navy Battles. P. 1.
The following information comes from The official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies. Series 1., Volume 9.
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Edward A. Pierson, Assistant Surgeon, of the Penobscot, was killed May 22, 1863, at his quarters by a shell fired from Fort Fisher. The Penobscot was struck by a rifled shell which caused the death of Dr. Pierson.
Thomas I. Donahoe, Landsman, was killed while working on a ship wreck. Some rebels fired a volley with their rifles from behind a san hill. This was at New Inlet, North Carolina, Sepeteber, 1863.
John Callister, Coxswain, of the Swan, was killed being shot through the head causing immediate death.
Killed from the U. S. S. Underwriter.
Jacob Westervelt, Acting Master ( Commanding ) Body Recovered February 28, 1864.
John Fealy, First Class Fireman, Body Recovered February 16, 1864.
Alfred Banks ( Colored ), Captain's Boy, Body recovered March 1, 1864.
John H. Beiderman, Ordinary Seaman, Body Recovered March 2, 1864.
U. S. S. Minnesota, April 15, 1864.
Acting Volunteer, Lieutenant Charles B. Wilder, had the lockstring in his had and ready to fire when he was struck by a rifle ball in the left temple and instantly killed.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Ceres, April, 1864.
William Rose, First class Fireman, Killed.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, George A. Dean, wounded.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, John Frank, wounded slightly.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, John R. Sherwood, wounded slightly.
Acting Master's Mate, James B. Hopkins, wounded slightly.
Samuel Pascall, Ships Cook, wounded mortally.
John Peterson, Seaman, wounded.
John Flynn, Landsman, right arm amputated.
John Benson, Landsman, wounded severely.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Mattabesett, May, 1864.
Ralph E. Lake, First Class Fireman, Killed.
William H. Demilt, First Class boy, Killed.
James L. Plunkett, Acting Master, wound contusion of right thigh.
Daniel Lamon, Captain Forecastle, wound lacerated scalp.
James Mulvehill, Ordinary Seaman, wound contused of left should.
Charles F. Moeller, First Class Boy, wound contusion of right eye and ecchymosts of left eyebrow and lid.
John B. Jewitt, Landsman, wound punctured of right forearm.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Sassacus.
James Tillott, First Class Fireman, died May 7, 1864, from the effect of steam.
Thomas Johnson, Second Coal Heaver, killed instantly on May 5, 1864.
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Edward A. Pierson, Assistant Surgeon, of the Penobscot, was killed May 22, 1863, at his quarters by a shell fired from Fort Fisher. The Penobscot was struck by a rifled shell which caused the death of Dr. Pierson.
Thomas I. Donahoe, Landsman, was killed while working on a ship wreck. Some rebels fired a volley with their rifles from behind a san hill. This was at New Inlet, North Carolina, Sepeteber, 1863.
John Callister, Coxswain, of the Swan, was killed being shot through the head causing immediate death.
Killed from the U. S. S. Underwriter.
Jacob Westervelt, Acting Master ( Commanding ) Body Recovered February 28, 1864.
John Fealy, First Class Fireman, Body Recovered February 16, 1864.
Alfred Banks ( Colored ), Captain's Boy, Body recovered March 1, 1864.
John H. Beiderman, Ordinary Seaman, Body Recovered March 2, 1864.
U. S. S. Minnesota, April 15, 1864.
Acting Volunteer, Lieutenant Charles B. Wilder, had the lockstring in his had and ready to fire when he was struck by a rifle ball in the left temple and instantly killed.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Ceres, April, 1864.
William Rose, First class Fireman, Killed.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, George A. Dean, wounded.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, John Frank, wounded slightly.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, John R. Sherwood, wounded slightly.
Acting Master's Mate, James B. Hopkins, wounded slightly.
Samuel Pascall, Ships Cook, wounded mortally.
John Peterson, Seaman, wounded.
John Flynn, Landsman, right arm amputated.
John Benson, Landsman, wounded severely.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Mattabesett, May, 1864.
Ralph E. Lake, First Class Fireman, Killed.
William H. Demilt, First Class boy, Killed.
James L. Plunkett, Acting Master, wound contusion of right thigh.
Daniel Lamon, Captain Forecastle, wound lacerated scalp.
James Mulvehill, Ordinary Seaman, wound contused of left should.
Charles F. Moeller, First Class Boy, wound contusion of right eye and ecchymosts of left eyebrow and lid.
John B. Jewitt, Landsman, wound punctured of right forearm.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Sassacus.
James Tillott, First Class Fireman, died May 7, 1864, from the effect of steam.
Thomas Johnson, Second Coal Heaver, killed instantly on May 5, 1864.
Robert Crozier, sixth N. Y. Cavalry.
CROZIER, ROBERT.—Age, 21 years. Enrolled, no date given, at New York; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. F, October 24, 1861, to serve three years; as first lieutenant,June 27,1862; killed, May 7, 1863, near West Point, Va. Commissioned second lieutenant, December 9, 1861, with rank from October 24, 1861, original; first lieutenant, July 21, 1862, with rank from June 27, 1862, vice Crocker, promoted.
Lieutenant Robert Crozier was near West Point, his company was on their way to do some reconnaissance near the White House but at a line of woods they met some enemy pickets and they charged them. His horse was shot from under him and he was killed when his horse fall upon him.
Lieutenant Robert Crozier was near West Point, his company was on their way to do some reconnaissance near the White House but at a line of woods they met some enemy pickets and they charged them. His horse was shot from under him and he was killed when his horse fall upon him.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
C. S. S. Arkansas, Killed & Wounded.
C. S. S. Arkansas.
These names were given in two reports dated Vicksburg, July 23, 1862.
These information came from ( The official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies ) Series 1, Volume 19.
Killed.
John Kane, Private, Pinkney's Battalion Louisiana, Volunteers.
Charles Madden, Private, Clinch's Battalion Louisiana Artillery.
Henry Shields, Company E.
Antonio Flores, Company G.
Daniel Sullivan, Company A., 28th., Louisiana Volunteers.
Frank Harter, Captain, Hold.
Samuel Heaton, Officer's Stewart.
R. Rankin, Seaman.
John Thorhell, Fireman.
William Dills, Volunteer from Army.
W. Woodward, Volunteer from Army.
Wounded.
William Alexander, Private, Clinch's Battalion Louisiana Artillery.
John Sullivan, Private, Clinch's Battalion Louisiana Artillery.
Thomas Lynch, Sergeant, Clinch's Battalion Louisiana Artillery.
Bernard Martinez, Private, 28th., Louisiana Volunteers.
Daniel Clifford, Seaman.
Charles Hardee, Officer's Stewart.
Arnold Beecher, Ordinary Seaman.
Henry Evans, Volunteer from Army.
J. R. Hill, Volunteer from Army.
John Johnson, Sergeant, Louisiana Volunteers.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Those Killed and Wounded in Navy Battles.
Flagship Hartford, March 19, 1863.
Sir: I have the honor to report the following casualties on board
this ship during the engagement with the batteries in passing Grand
Gulf this morning. :
Killed. Charles Sweeney, landsman, shot in head.
Dennis Driscoll, landsman, shot in abdomen.
Wounded. William Brown, seaman, arm, slightly.
James Robbins, landsman, knee, slightly.
John Brown, marine, head, slightly.
Michael Corcoran, marine, shoulder, slightly.
William Luther, landsman, head, slightly.
Patrick Cook, marine, side, slightly.
Report of Fleet Surgeon Folti, U. 8. Navy, regarding casualties.
New Orleans, May 22, 1863.
Sir: I respectfully report the following casualties on board the
U. S. S. Diana during her engagement with the rebel forces on the
Atchafalaya on the 28th of March, last. The list has just been received.
Killed. Thomas L. Peterson, acting master; Mini ball, through head.
Robert Crawford, boatswain's mate; cannon ball, legs.
James Mumford, captain forecastle; cannon hall, chest.
Wounded. Patrick Padden, first-class fireman; gunshot wound, leg amputated.
John Vicars, second-class fireman; gunshot wound, abdomen, slightly.
John Cameron, quartermaster; gunshot wound scalp, slightly.
U. S. S. New London,
Off Sabine Pass, Tex., April 19, 1S63.
Sir: I have to report the following as a list of the casualties occurring yesterday, April 18, in the skirmish with the enemy at Sabine Pass:
Commander A. Read, gunshot wound of the eye; serious.
James O. Taylor, pilot; gunshot wounds of the hip, scrotum, and
thigh; serious.
Charles Hamilton, seaman; gunshot wound of the arm; serious.
Thomas H. Gormly ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the neck
and thigh; serious.
Gabriel Chalapas, ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the foot;
serious.
George Miller, ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the thigh; slight.
U.S. S. Steam Sloop,
Off Galveston Tex., June 2, 1863.
John Newman, a man, from Poughkeepsie, N, Y., who enlisted December 18. 1861, Philadelphia, a worthy man, was accidentally killed on the expedition by a shot from a musket in the hands of one of the marines.
U. S. S. Princess, June 28, 1863.
At 2:30 a.m. Isaac Foster, ordinary seaman, was killed while working his gun, being shot through the head by enemy's sharpshooters.
Sir: I have the honor to report the following casualties on board
this ship during the engagement with the batteries in passing Grand
Gulf this morning. :
Killed. Charles Sweeney, landsman, shot in head.
Dennis Driscoll, landsman, shot in abdomen.
Wounded. William Brown, seaman, arm, slightly.
James Robbins, landsman, knee, slightly.
John Brown, marine, head, slightly.
Michael Corcoran, marine, shoulder, slightly.
William Luther, landsman, head, slightly.
Patrick Cook, marine, side, slightly.
Report of Fleet Surgeon Folti, U. 8. Navy, regarding casualties.
New Orleans, May 22, 1863.
Sir: I respectfully report the following casualties on board the
U. S. S. Diana during her engagement with the rebel forces on the
Atchafalaya on the 28th of March, last. The list has just been received.
Killed. Thomas L. Peterson, acting master; Mini ball, through head.
Robert Crawford, boatswain's mate; cannon ball, legs.
James Mumford, captain forecastle; cannon hall, chest.
Wounded. Patrick Padden, first-class fireman; gunshot wound, leg amputated.
John Vicars, second-class fireman; gunshot wound, abdomen, slightly.
John Cameron, quartermaster; gunshot wound scalp, slightly.
U. S. S. New London,
Off Sabine Pass, Tex., April 19, 1S63.
Sir: I have to report the following as a list of the casualties occurring yesterday, April 18, in the skirmish with the enemy at Sabine Pass:
Commander A. Read, gunshot wound of the eye; serious.
James O. Taylor, pilot; gunshot wounds of the hip, scrotum, and
thigh; serious.
Charles Hamilton, seaman; gunshot wound of the arm; serious.
Thomas H. Gormly ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the neck
and thigh; serious.
Gabriel Chalapas, ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the foot;
serious.
George Miller, ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the thigh; slight.
U.S. S. Steam Sloop,
Off Galveston Tex., June 2, 1863.
John Newman, a man, from Poughkeepsie, N, Y., who enlisted December 18. 1861, Philadelphia, a worthy man, was accidentally killed on the expedition by a shot from a musket in the hands of one of the marines.
U. S. S. Princess, June 28, 1863.
At 2:30 a.m. Isaac Foster, ordinary seaman, was killed while working his gun, being shot through the head by enemy's sharpshooters.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
U. S. S. Juliet, those killed and Wounded.
Here is a list of those killed or wounded while in the engagement with the Confederate Batteries on the Red River, on April 26 & 27, 1864.
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Killed
April 26, 1864.
Robert Higgins (contraband), coal heaver, shrapnel.
Wounded.
April 26, 1864.
Thomas Dunn, fireman, left ankle; seriously.
John Quiim, boy, right leg; seriously.
Henry Harris, deckhand, privates and left groin ; seriously.
Lloyd Woodyard, ordinary seaman, hand: severely.
Gus Pasgo, ordinary seaman, hand; severely.
Green Deason, landsman, hand; slightly.
Isaac Adams, ordinary seaman, hand ; slightly.
Edward P. Slade, landsman, fracture arm ; seriously.
Alonzo W, Kent, quartermaster, back; slightly.
Charles Appleby, seaman, hand ; slightly.
Harry Harmon, coal heaver, thigh ; severely.
Porter Hunter, boy, hand ; slightly.
Killed.
April 27, 1864.
Killed James R. Wales, master at arms, shell.
Wounded.
April 27, 1864.
A. M. Jordan, pilot, head; severely.
Ben Lewis, boy, shoulder; seriously.
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Killed
April 26, 1864.
Robert Higgins (contraband), coal heaver, shrapnel.
Wounded.
April 26, 1864.
Thomas Dunn, fireman, left ankle; seriously.
John Quiim, boy, right leg; seriously.
Henry Harris, deckhand, privates and left groin ; seriously.
Lloyd Woodyard, ordinary seaman, hand: severely.
Gus Pasgo, ordinary seaman, hand; severely.
Green Deason, landsman, hand; slightly.
Isaac Adams, ordinary seaman, hand ; slightly.
Edward P. Slade, landsman, fracture arm ; seriously.
Alonzo W, Kent, quartermaster, back; slightly.
Charles Appleby, seaman, hand ; slightly.
Harry Harmon, coal heaver, thigh ; severely.
Porter Hunter, boy, hand ; slightly.
Killed.
April 27, 1864.
Killed James R. Wales, master at arms, shell.
Wounded.
April 27, 1864.
A. M. Jordan, pilot, head; severely.
Ben Lewis, boy, shoulder; seriously.
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