They Were Of The Cavalry.

I could write on and on and still not be able to list all those who were in the Cavalry. These names are put here in the hope it will help you find out more about your ancestors. Most of this name will have more information on them, so if you see a name and would like to know more you can write to me at the following: dsegelquist1@cox.net

Note. This information will come from the Library Congress, House of Representatives and other departments of Congress.

Promotions and Appointments in the Army of the United States.

Frank Wheaton.

To be First Lieutenant.
April 22, 1856.

Frank Wheaton, of Rhode Island, March 3, 1855.

March 21, 1861.
First Lieutenant Frank Wheaton to be captain, March 1, 1861.

January 19, 1863.
Colonel Frank Wheaton of the Second Rhode Island Volunteers (captain 4th Cavalry), November 29, 1862.

March 6, 1863.
Captain Frank Wheaton, of the Fourth United States Cavalry, colonel of the Second Rhode Island Volunteers.

January 6, 1864.
Brigadier-General Frank Wheaton, United States Volunteers, for gallant and meritorious services in the battles of Opequan, fisher's Hill, and Middletown, Virginia, to date from October 19, 1864.

April 28, 1864
Promotion.
Captain Frank Wheaton, of the Fourth Cavalry, to be major, November 5, 1863.

March 13, 1865.
Appointment by brevet in the Army of the United States.
Brevet Colonel Frank Wheaton, of the United States Army, and major of the Second Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services at the capture of Petersburg, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.

Thomas J. Wood.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.
February 26, 1847.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Thomas J. Wood to be second lieutenant, February 16, 1847.

December 17, 1847.
Second Regiment of Dragoons.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Thomas J. Wood to be second lieutenant, December 2, 1846

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Buena Vista, Mexico, on the 22d and 23d of February, 1847, to date from the 23d of February, 1847:

Second Lieutenant Thomas J. Wood, 2d Dragoons, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

December 19, 1851.
Second Regiment of Dragoons.
Second Lieutenant Thomas J. Wood (adjutant of the regiment), to be first lieutenant, June 30, 1851.

April 18, 1856.
FIRST REGIMENT OF CAVALRY.
First Lieutenant Thomas J. Wood, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, March 3, 1855.

March 21, 1861.
First Regiment of Cavalry.
Captain Thomas J. Wood to be major, March 16, 1861.

July 13, 1861.
First Regiment of Cavalry.
Major Thomas J. Wood to be lieutenant colonel, May 9, 1861.

December 24, 1861.
Second Regiment of Cavalry.
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas J. Wood, of the Fourth Cavalry, to be colonel, November 12, 1861.

April 10, 1866.
Brevet Brigadier General Thomas J. Wood, of the United States Army, and colonel of the Second Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Nashville, Tenn., to date from March 13, 1865.

Eli Long.

June 11, 1856.
First Regiment of Cavalry.
Eli Long, of Kentucky, to be second lieutenant.

March 21, 1861.
First Regiment of Cavalry.
Second Lieutenant Eli Long to be first lieutenant, March 1, 1861.

March 5, 1863.
Captain Eli Long, Fourth Regiment of Cavalry, to be major by brevet, December 31, 1862, for meritorious services at the battle of Stone River.

December 12, 1864.
To be brigadier-general.
Colonel Eli Long, Fourth Ohio Cavalry, and captain Fourth United States Cavalry, August 18, 1864.

April 10, 1866.
Brevet Colonel Eli Long, of the United States Army, and captain of the Fourth Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle and capture of Selma, Ala., to date from March 13, 1865.

May 27, 1868.
The petition of Eli Long, captain company K, 4th United States cavalry, praying for relief.

colonels by brevet.
May 1, 1874.

1. Bvt. Lieut. Col. Julius W. Mason, captain, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Muchos Canyons, Arizona Territory, to date from September 25, 1872.

2. Bvt. Lieut. Col. William H. Brown, captain, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the closing campaign against the Tonto Apache Indians in Arizona Territory, to date from April 9, 1873.

3. Bvt. Maj. William H. Brown, captain, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at The Caves, Arizona Territory, to date from December 28, 1872.

4. Bvt. Maj. James Burns, captain, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the closing campaign against the Apache Mojave Indians in Arizona Territory, to date from July 15, 1873.
5. Bvt. Maj. John B. Babcock, first lieutenant, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Tonto Creek, Arizona Territory, to date from June 16, 1873.

6. Capt. Thomas McGregor, First Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Santa Maria Mountain, Arizona Territory, to date from May 6, 1873.

7. Capt. Camillo C. C. Carr, First Cavalry, for gallant conduct against the Apache Indians on the Verde River, Arizona Territory, to date from January 1, 1873.

8. Capt. Emil Adam, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Muchos Canyons, Arizona Territory, to date from September 25, 1872.

9. Capt. John M. Hamilton, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the closing campaign against the Tonto Apache Indians in Arizona Territory, to date from April 9, 1873.

10. Capt. Alfred B. Taylor, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at The Caves, Arizona Territory, to date from December 28, 1872.

11. Capt. Robert H. Montgomery, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Muchos Canyons, Arizona Territory, to date from September 25, 1872.

12. Capt. James Burns, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at The Caves, Arizona Territory, to date from December 28, 1872.

13. Capt. George F. Price, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the campaign against the Apache Indians in the Tonto Basin, Arizona Territory, to date from January 1, 1873.

To be captains by brevet.
May 1, 1874.

14. First Lieut. Max Wesenorff, First Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Squaw Peak, Arizona Territory, to date from September 30, 1872.

15. First Lieut. Alexander Grant, First Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the campaign against the Apache Indians, to date from December 31, 1872.

16. First Lieut. Thomas Garvey, First Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Gum Creek, Arizona Territory, to date from December 11, 1872.

17. First Lieut. Albert E. Woodson, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the campaign against the Apache Indians in the Red Rock country, Arizona Territory, to date from December 31, 1872.

18. First Lieut. Alfred B. Bache, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Muchos Canyons, Arizona Territory, to date from September 31, 1872.

19. First Lieut. Jacob Almy, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at The Caves, Arizona Territory, to date from December 12, 1872.

20. First Lieut. Earl D. Thomas, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at he Caves, Arizona Territory, to date from December 28, 1872.

21. First Lieut. Charles H. Rockwell, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the closing campaign against the Tonto Apache Indians in Arizona Territory, to date from April 9, 1873.

22. Bvt. First Lieut. John G. Bourke, second lieutenant, Third Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the closing campaign against the Tonto Apache Indians in Arizona territory, to date from April 9, 1873.

23. Bvt. First Lieut. Walter S. Schuyler, second lieutenant, Sixth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Lost River, Arizona Territory, to date from June 26, 1873.

24. Bvt. First Lieut. Frank Michler, second lieutenant, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Head of Tonto Creek, Arizona Territory, to date from January 22, 1873.

To be first lieutenants by brevet.

25. Second Lieut. Alexander O. Brodie, First Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Diamond Butte, Arizona Territory, to date from April 22, 1873.

26. Second Lieut. Peter S. Borons, First Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Mazatzal Mountain, Arizona Territory, to date from December 13, 1872.

Second Lieut. Otto L. Hein, First Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the campaign against the Apache Indians on the Verde River, Arizona Territory, to date from January 1, 1873.

27. Second Lieut. John G. Bourke, Third Cavalry, for gallant conduct at The Caves, Arizona Territory, to date from December 28, 1872.

28. Second Lieut. Charles Morton, Third Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the campaign against the Apache Indians in the Tonto country, in the Territory of Arizona, to date from June, 1871.

29. Second Lieut. Walter S. Schuyler, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Muchos Canyons, Arizona Territory, to date from September 25, 1872.

30. Second Lieut. Frank Michler, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Muchos Canyons, Arizona Territory, to date from September 25, 1872.

31. Second Lieut. Charles D. Parkhurst, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the campaign against the Apache Indians in the Tonto Basin, Arizona Territory, to date from January 1, 1873.

32. Second Lieut. Charles A. Watts, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the closing campaign against the Tonto Apache Indians in Arizona Territory, to date from April 9, 1873.

34. Second Lieut. Edward L. Keyes, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the closing campaign against the Tonto Apache Indians in Arizona Territory, to date from April 9, 1873.

To be brigadier-general by brevet.

35. Bvt. Lieut. Col. John Green, major, First Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious conduct at the lava beds and during the whole Modoc war, to date from April 17, 1873.

To be lieutenant-colonels by brevet.

36. Bvt. Maj. James Jackson, captain, First Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious conduct at Lost River, Oregon, and during the whole of the Modoc war, to date from November 29, 1872.

37. Bvt. Maj. Charles C. Cresson, first lieutenant, First Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious conduct at the lava beds and during the Modoc war, to date from April 17, 1873.

To be captains by brevet.

38. First Lieut. Henry N. Moss, First Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious conduct at the lava beds and during the Modoc war, to date from April 17, 1873.

To be first lieutenants by brevet.

39. Second Lieut. Frazier A. Boutelle, First Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious conduct at Lost River, Oregon, and during the Modoc war, to date from November 29, 1872.

40. Second Lieut. George R. Bacon, First Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious conduct at the lava beds and during the Modoc war, to date from April 17, 1873.

42. Second Lieut. John G. Kyle, First Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious conduct at the lava beds and during the Modoc war, to date from April 17, 1873.

43. Second Lieut. William H. Miller, First Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious conduct at the lava beds and during the Modoc war, to date from April 17, 1873.

2d June, 1868.

44. Bernard Reilly, jr., late first lieutenant of the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, to be second lieutenant in the Fifth Regiment United States Calvary, May 4, 1868.

45. Fourth Regiment of Cavalry. Second Lieutenant William C. Bayliss to be first lieutenant, March 17, 1868.

46. Sixth Regiment of Cavalry. First Lieutenant William A. Rafferty to be captain, May 14, 1868.

47. Eighth Regiment of Cavalry. First Lieutenant Charles Hobart to be captain, March 26, 1868

May 25th, 1868.

48. Fourth Regiment of Cavalry. Second Lieutenant William C. Bayliss to be first lieutenant, March 17, 1868.

49. Sixth Regiment of Cavalry. First Lieutenant William A. Rafferty to be captain, May 14, 1868.

50. Eighth Regiment of Cavalry. First Lieutenant Charles Hobart to be captain, March 26, 1868.

To be captains by brevet.

51. Frank S. Adams, late first lieutenant and adjutant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

52. Robert Roe, late assistant surgeon of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for faithful and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

53. William W. Winnegar, late first lieutenant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from April 9, 1865.

54. J. B. Slater, late first lieutenant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

55. Henry Gales, late first lieutenant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

56. Brevet First Lieutenant Joseph N. Flint, late second lieutenant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

57. George B. Yeomans, late first lieutenant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

58. Arthur H. Watts, late first, lieutenant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

59. Charles W. McIntosh, late first lieutenant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

60. Charles E. Lewis, late first lieutenant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

61. Brevet First Lieutenant Henry N. Schlick, late second lieutenant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

To be majors by brevet.

62. William Rawle Brooke, late captain of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Hatcher's Run, Va., December 9, 1864, to date from March 13, 1865.

63. Brevet Captain Frank S. Adams, late first lieutenant and adjutant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

64. Brevet Captain Robert Roe, late assistant surgeon of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for faithful and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

65. John P. Robinson, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

66. George T. Hamilton, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

68. William H. H. Emmons, late captain and assistant adjutant-general of Volunteers, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

69. Wheeler Hakes, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

70. James Lemon, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

71. Andrew J. Leach, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

72. Russell A. Britton, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

73. W. H. A. Godfrey, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services daring the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

74. William C. Morey, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

75. Leander S. Callaghan, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

76. Justus F. Coy, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

To be lieutenant-colonels by brevet.

77. Brevet Major William Rawle Brooke, late captain of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services in the campaign terminating in Lee's surrender, April 9, 1865, to date from April 9, 1865.

78. Brevet Major Frank S. Adams, late first lieutenant and adjutant of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

79. Benjamin T. Kneeland, late surgeon of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for assiduous and unwearied services to the wounded while in the skirmish line during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

80. Jacob W. Knapp, late major of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

81. Brevet Major John P. Robinson, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

82. Brevet Major George T. Hamilton, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

83. Brevet Major William H. H. Emmons, late captain and assistant adjutant-general of Volunteers, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

84. Brevet Major James Lemon, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

85. Brevet Major Russell A. Britton, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

86. Brevet Major William C. Morey, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

87. Brevet Major Leander S. Callaghan, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

To be colonels by brevet.

88. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Benjamin T. Kneeland, late surgeon of the Nineteenth
New York Cavalry, for assiduous trod unwearied Services to the wounded while in the skirmish line during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

89. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel John P. Robinson, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.

90. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Russell A. Britton, late captain of the Nineteenth New York Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from April 1, 1865.

91. A pension to John Q. A. Keck, late a private in the third
Missouri cavalry. He had a Bill in Congress in 1868, asking for a pension, it passed on January 24, 1868, his pension would commence from December 19, 1862.

92. William Vails.

A BILL.
For the relief of William Vails, late a private in Company C,
Third Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Cavalry.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, directed to grant a certificate of honorable discharge from the Army of the United States to William Vails, late a private in Company C, Third Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, to date the fifteenth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, with out loss of pay or emoluments.

93. William F. Scott.

41.ST CONGRESS4
2D SESSION. •
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
FEBRUARY 10, 1870.
Mr. HARLAN asked, and by unanimous consent obtained, leave to bring in the following bill; which was read twice, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed.
A BILL
For the relief of William F. Scott, late adjutant Fourth Iowa
Cavalry Volunteers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby
directed, to allow and pay to William F. Scott, late adjutant of the Fourth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, the difference between the pay and allowances of sergeant major of cavalry and that of adjutant of cavalry, from the twenty third day of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, to the tenth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, inclusive, he having actually acted in the capacity of such adjutant during that time, and having received therefore only the pay of sergeant major, not having been actually mustered as such. adjutant by reason of the non-receipt of his commission.

94. Abednego B. Rowden.

41ST CONGRESS,
SESSION. 1. 11. 1661.
In The Senate of the United States
April 4, 1870.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
AN ACT
For the relief of Abednego B. Rowden, late second lieutenant
Eleventh Tennessee Cavalry.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Abednego B. Rowden, late second lieutenant of the Eleventh Regiment Tennessee Cavalry, the pay of second lieutenant from August thirty-one, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, to December five, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, deducting such sum as may have been paid him for any lower grade of military service for that period, he having performed the service after promotion to a proper vacancy, was commissioned, captured in the line of duty, and imprisoned, for which reason he failed to be mustered in.
Passed the House of Representatives April 1, 1870.

95. Henry William.

41ST CONGRESS,
3D SESSION.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
January 16, 1871.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Claims.
AN ACT
For the relief of Henry Wiliman, late a private in the Third regiment of Indiana cavalry.

Be it enacted b the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to Henry Willman, late a private in the Third regiment of Indiana volunteer cavalry, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two
hundred dollars, being the value of two horses and equipments owned by him and lost in battle in Virginia during the late war.
Passed the House of Representatives January 13, 1871.

96. James J. Hiles.

41ST CONGRESS
3D Session.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
January 20, 1871.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.

AN ACT
For the relief of James J. Hiles, late a private in the Third Missouri Cavalry.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represetatives of the United States of America in Congress. That from any money appropriated for the payment of bounties, there shall be paid to James J. Hiles the sum of one hundred dollars, being extra bounty due him as provided by the act of July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty- six, he having served the term of three years and four days as a private in the Third Missouri Cavalry, and been honorably discharged there from.
Passed the House of Representatives January 20, 1871.

97. Daniel S. Webb.

41st CONGRESS,
2d. Session.
IN THE Senate OF THE UNITED STATES.
MARCH 7, 1870.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Pensions.

AN ACT

Granting a pension to Mrs. Eliza Webb, widow of Daniel S. Webb, late a private in Company G, Eighth Regiment of Tennessee Cavalry.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Eliza Webb, widow of Daniel S. Webb, late a private in Company G, Eighth Tennessee Cavalry, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence from and after the passage of this act.
Passed the House of Representatives March 4, 1870.

98. Samuel Hibben.

40Th. CONGRESS
2D Session.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
July 11 1868.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Pensions.

AN ACT

Granting a pension to Elizabeth G. Hibben, widow of Reverend Samuel Hibben, deceased, late a chaplain in the fourth cavalry regiment, Illinois volunteers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United State of American congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject
to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the
name of Elizabeth G. Hibben, widow of Reverend Samuel
Hibben, late a chaplain of the fourth cavalry regiment, 8 Illinois volunteers, who had been appointed to that position with the rank of captain, and died of disease contracted in the service, leaving surviving said widow, and issue, one child, a son, of the name of John Grier Hibben, born April nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty—one; anti that she be paid during her widowhood a pension of twenty dollars per month, to commence on the tenth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-two: and at her marriage or death the pension from that event to be paid to said child if then under sixteen years old.
Pass the House of Representatives July 9, 1868.

99. Samuel S. Sherman.

Printer’s No., 1870.
42D CONGRESS.
2d. Session.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
April 8, 1872.
Read twice, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. RuSK, on leave, introduced the following bill:

A BILL
To relieve Samuel S. Sherman, late of the First Iowa Cavalry, from the charge of desertion, and to authorize the payment to him of pay, allowances, and bounty for the whole time he was in the military service of the United States.

1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to remove from the records of the War Department the charge of desertion now appearing against Samuel S. Sherman, late of the First Iowa Cavalry; and the proper officers of the Treasury Department are hereby authorized and required to adjust, allow, and pay to said Samuel S. Sherman such pay, allowances, and bounty, for the whole time he was in the military service of the United States, as he would have been entitled to had said charge of desertion never been made, and as though all of the enlistments of said Sherman had been in all respects formal and lawful.

100. George A. Armes.

42D CONGRESS,
3D SESSION.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
JANUARY 10, 1873.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.

AN ACT

Authorizing and directing the Secretary of War to give to George
A. Armes, late captain Tenth United States Cavalry, an honorable discharge, to date the seventh day of June, eighteen hundred and seventy.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representalives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to give to George A. Armes late captain Tenth United States Cavalry, and brevet major U. S. A., an honorable discharge from the service of the United States, to date June seventh, eighteen hundred and seventy; and that said George A. Armes be paid the same pay and allowances as if he had been discharged under the provisions of the third section of “An act making appropriations for the support of the Army for the year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, and for other purposes,” approved July fifteen, eighteen hundred and seventy.
Passed the House of Representatives January 10, 1873.

Privates of the Cavalry.

HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 16, 1865.

1. Private Andrew W. Tibbets, I Company, Third Iowa Cavalry, at Columbus, Ga., captured the bearer-a sergeant-and flag of Austin's battery, inside the line of works and to the right of the four-gun battery on the right of the enemy's line.

2. John H. Hays, private, F Company, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, at Columbus, Ga., "captured the standard and bearer, who tore it from the staff and tried to escape; he fired two shots from his revolver, wounding one man of my regiment at my side."

3. Private Nicholas Fanning, B Company, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, captured at Selma, Ala., in the city, an elegant silk C. S. flag and two staff officers, April 2, 1865.

4. Private Charles A. Swan, K Company, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, while following the retreating enemy through and out of Selma, Ala., April 2, 1865, captured one flag and the bearer, who said it belonged to Eleventh Mississippi.

5. Private Richard H. Cosgriff, L Company, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, at Columbus, Ga., on the west end of the bridge, "captured a standard and the bearer, having to knock him down with the butt of my gun before I could get possession of the flag," April 16, 1865.

6. Private John Kiney, L Company, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, captured at Columbus, Ga., 16th April, a standard and bearer of Tenth Missouri Battery. "I had a tussle with the fellow to get the flag."

7. Private Edward J. Bebb, D Company, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, at Columbus, Ga., April 16, about 100 yards from the bridge and in the line of works, took a flag, the rebels near it running away before our men, leaving the flag.

8. Private James P. Miller, D Company, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, captured at Selma, Ala., April 2, 1865, a sergeant and standard of Twelfth Mississippi Cavalry. He was mounted and trying to get away.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, February 8, 1865-4. 58 p. m.
Major General JOHN POPE,
Commanding Military Division of the Missouri, Saint Louis:

I will start to-morrow and try to be at Milwaukee on the 15th. Please order the following officers and soldiers to join me at that place. They are:

Private John W. Boyington, Company C, Third Wisconsin Cavalry
Private M. Cook, Company C, Third Wisconsin Cavalry.
Private Edmund Mercer, Company I, Eleventh Kansas Cavalry.
Private E. D. Buck, Company G, Fifteenth Kansas Cavalry.
Private William F. Brown, Company H, Fifteenth Kansas Cavalry.

Official Color Bearers & Color Guards Records.

I have just found my Civil War Index that got missed laid for over a year ago, some of the names I may have poster on other pages at this site? But just in case you may have missed a name I will repost some of the names again. They will be under two titles, if you missed a name the first time maybe you’ll found it this time?

Official Color Bearers & Color Guards Records.

1. J. R. McNutt, ( Color Bearer ) 32nd. Tennessee-( Stewarts Division-Browns Brigade. ) In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battle of the Chickamauga.
Service: Special mention for his gallantry at the battle of the Chickamauga Sept. 19 & 20 1863.

2. J. W. Wallace, ( James W. ) 23rd. Tennessee infantry Co. B. (color bearer ) ( Newman's battalion Stewarts Division-Browns Brigade )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes.
Service: Battle of the Chickamauga.

3. John McFarland, ( color bearer ) of the Fifteenth Tennessee Regiment At the battle of the Chickamauga Sept. 19 & 20 1863. Stewarts Division-Bate’s Brigade. In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Service: Signalized himself by distinguished courage. He preceded his regiment in the action 15 or 20 feet, exhorting his fellow soldiers to stand by his colors. His enthusiasm was unbounded. He would not relinquish his colors for any promotion.

4. J. B. Moore ( John B. ) Eighteenth Alabama Regiment Co. G. ( color bearer ) At the battle of the Chickamauga Sept. 19 & 20 1863. Stewarts Division-Clayton’s Brigade. In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes.

5. J. W. Tillinghast ( Joseph W. ) Thirty-sixth Alabama.(Color Bearer ) At the battle of the Chickamauga Sept. 19 & 20 1863. Stewarts Division-Clayton’s Brigade. In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes.
Service: Joseph W. Tillinghast, itshttp://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/flags/057058.html. After the surrender of the troops, Tillinghast crept back during the night, took the flag from its staff, and wrapped it around himself covering it with his clothes. The flag remained in the family until his son’s widow arranged for it to be delivered to the Alabama Archives on May 28, 1957.

6. A. Simas Sergt, Tenth Texas Cavalry ( flag-bearer ) under (Colonel [Matthew F.] Lock), . In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: Seeing in one of the charges a Federal flag-bearer with his flag waving his regiment forward, Simas sprang forward and seized the Federal flag, when both fell dead waving their banners with their last breath.

7. James T. McGee, Tenth Texas Cavalry Co. C. ( flag-bearer ) under (Colonel [Matthew F.] Lock), . In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: The only man left of the color-guard, seized our colors, but for a moment, when another of our noblest and bravest men fell to rise no more.

8. H. W. Hamblen, Second Regiment Arkansas mounted Rifles, .(Color Bearer ) Co. B. ( Galla Ranger’s ) In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: Gallantly bore his flag until shot down.
Service record: HAMBLEN, H.W. Pvt - Enl 18 Oct 1861 at a camp near Pineville, MO. Wounded severely in thigh and captured 31 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN and died of G.S.W. 29 Jan 1863.

9. J. W. Piles ( Jonas W. ) Second Regiment Arkansas mounted Rifles Co. A., .(Color guard ) Booneville Rifles. In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: The flag shot down. he immediately seized them and bore them gallantly the remainder of the day.
Service record: PYLES, JONAS W. Color Bearer - Age 25. Enl 18 Jul 1861 in Co A at a camp near Bentonville, AR. Medal of Honor 3 Oct 1863 for battle at Murfreesboro, TN.

10. James A. Soper, Eighteenth Tennessee Regiment Co. K. ( BROWN'S BRIGADE ) Color Bearer.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: Being and acting color bearer, who, when the brigade was compelled to fall back before a most destructive cross-fire of artillery and musketry, continued to advance, and waved the colors, calling upon his regiment to come on, and did not retire until ordered to do so by his commanding officer.
Service record: Sumner county-Pension Application, Was made Corporal. From Sumner County. Paroled in 1865.

11. George W. Jones, Twetny-sixth Tennessee Regiment Co. D. or K. error was made here he was a ( Drummer ) not a color bearer.
Battle of Chickamauga
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes

12. J. W. Wallace ( James W. ) 23rd Tennessee Battalion, infantry Co. b. color bearer, ( Tazewell W. Newman Battalion )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Chickamauga
Service:?

13. Archibald Nimmo, 91st. Pennsylvania regiment F & S, Co. C. & K. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Petersburg
Service A., Conspicuous gallantry in carrying the colors in the two charges made on the enemy's works in front of Petersburg on the 18th of June, 1864, in the latter of which he was wounded but kept waving them defiantly in the face of the enemy, carried them safely through under a heavy fire.
Service record B., Sergeant, into service December 2, 1861, Transferred from Company K, December 2, 1861; wounded at Petersburg, Va, June 18, 1864; promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant; Vet.

14.Edward Camble, 91st. Pennsylvania regiment, Co. B. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battle of Petersburg
Service: Conspicuous gallantry in carrying the colors in the two charges made on the enemy's works in front of Petersburg on the 18th of June, 1864, in the latter of which he was wounded but kept waving them defiantly in the face of the enemy, carried them safely through under a heavy fire.
Service record: Sergeant, into service November 22, 1861, Wounded at Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 25, 1865; Vet.

15. Jonathan [William H.] Wild, One hundred and eighteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers Co. C.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: entitled to a medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry. At the capture of Fort McRae, September 30, 1864, he was color-bearer, and was the first to plant the national colors on the rebel works. His conduct also in the engagement of the evening at Pegram's farm was particularly meritorious and a bright example to his comrades of the regiment. He was here mortally wounded. I respectfully request that a medal be presented in his name, so that his bereaved family may possess a memento of the gallantry of a brave soldier who has given his life to his country.

16. Alfred B. Hilton, Fourth regiment U. S. Colored Troops, Co. H.( color Sergeant )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: the bearer of the national corps, when the color-sergeant with the regimental standard fell beside him, seized the standard, and struggled forward with both colors, until disabled by a severe wound at the enemy's inner line of abatis, and when on the ground he showed that his thoughts were oft the colors and not for himself. He has a special medal for gallantry, and will have his warrant as first sergeant.
* Awarded a Medal of Honor.

17. Charles Veal, Fourth U. S. regiment Colored Troops, Co.D. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: after two bearers of the regimental color had been shot down, seized it close to the enemy's works and bore it through the remainder of the action. He has a medal for gallantry, and will have the warrant of color-sergeant.
* Awarded a Medal of Honor.

18. Joseph E. Warner, ( Joseph A. Warner ) Fourteenth Ohio regiment, Co. A. ( Color Bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: He was among the first of his regiment to reach the enemy's second line of works, and was shot down while planting the colors on the top of them.

19. John Beely, Fourteenth Ohio regiment, Co. H. ( color Guard )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: After a bearer was shot down he immediately lifted the colors and was severely wounded whilst doing so.

20. John S. Snook, Fourteenth Ohio infantry, Co. G. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: After a bearer was shot down he took them and raised them and held them till the contest was over.

21. Joseph H. Benner, Seventy-fourth Indiana, Co. G. ( color bearer and guard )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Was killed in advance of the lines whilst urging his comrades forward, and whose last words were, "Boys, follow me."

22. J. H. Lawrence ( Jacob H. ) Virginia, Fourth Regiment Infantry, Co. B.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
BATTLE OF LOCUST HILL.
Service: Other companies declined to select. Sergeant Lawrence, color-bearer, was selected upon recommendation of regimental commander.
BATTLE OF LOCUST HILL.
Service: He was severely wounded through both legs while gallantry bearing the colors of the regiment against the foe.

23. Washington Grimm, Sergt. Virginia, Fifth Regiment, Infantry ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
BATTLE OF PAYNE'S FARM.
Service: In the engagement of Payne's Farm, November 27, 1863 Sergt. W. Grimm is mentioned for behaving with marked gallantry on this occasion.

24. William N. Cameron, Twenty-fifth Tennessee Regiment, Co. A. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: In the last fight he advanced in front of his regiment so far that when it fell back he was unable to follow, and was captured. He tore the colors from the staff, concealed them upon his person, and made his escape from Bowling Green, bringing with him the flag of the Twenty-fifth Tennessee Regiment.
Service Record: Company: A
Rank: 2 Lieutenant
Enrolled: July 25, 1861
Where: Tullahoma
Age: 19
Remarks: Elected 5th Sergeant Sept 28, 1861, Killed or captured at Murfreesboro Dec 31, 1862, Promoted to 2 Lt. Apr 17, 1863, Prisoner of War: May 16, 1864 at Drury's Bluff, Sent to Ft. Pulaski, GA, Transferred to Ft. Delaware, MD Aug 20, 1864.

25. Felix E. Lipe Thirteenth Arkansas infantry, Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Wounded.
Service record: LIPE, F.E. - SGT - Madison, AR Color bearer. KIA Chickamauga 19 Sep 1863.

26. Henry Naber, Two hundred and fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, Co. C. Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Gallantry, carrying the regimental colors in the charge at the retaking of Fort Stedman March 25, 1865, and in the assault on the enemy's lines in front of Fort Sedgwick April 2, 1865, when he was wounded.
Service record: Sergeant, Into service August 26, 1864, Wounded at Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865; promoted from private, May 11, 1865; absent, sick, at muster out.

27. William R. Moore, Two hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company D. color-bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: gallantry before Petersburg April 2. This soldier was in the advance in the assault upon the works, carried the colors through the entire engagement, and was the second man to unfurl the Federal flag over the city of Petersburg.
Service record: 1st Sergeant, into service September 5, 1864, Com. 2nd Lt. April 13, 1865; promoted from Sergeant March 17, 1865; mustered out with Company June 2, 1865

28. Peter J. Keck, 115TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Sergt. Co. E. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle for Fort Fisher.
Service: Peter J. Keck, color bearer, was one of the first to reach the enemy's works and planting the colors on the first traverse, and it seemed as a matter of strife between him and the brave color bearer of the Thirteenth Indiana Volunteers, as they clambered side by side the other traverses and planted their respective flags. Sergeant Keck was wounded in the early part of the engagement, but he remained until the fort was surrendered. He
has been complimented on several occasions by commanding officers during the campaigns of Florida, and of the Army of the James, for bravery and good conduct while engaged with the enemy. He has been wounded twice during the war.
Biographical Notes:
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29. Alonzo Van Evera, Corpl. 115TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, ( Color Guard )
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battle for Fort Fisher.
Service: He was one of the color guard, Who distinguished himself for bravery by climbing the works and bringing away the rebel colors that were near one of the guns of the fort.

30. John Bodwell, Sergeant, Seventy-first Ohio Infantry, Co. G. ( Color Bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: The abatis was very heavy, but was able to burst through and plant our colors first on the works, the color-bearer [Sergeant Bodwell] being wounded in the attempt.

31. Edward Heller, Sergeant, One hundred and fifty-first New York infantry Co. E. ( Color Bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY CAMPAIGN.
Service: The general complimenting Sergeant Edward Heller, color bearer for his bravery, which compliment was most richly deserved
Engagement at Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864.
Service: He acted with great coolness and bravery this day; but the bravery of the color-sergeant, Edward Heller, and the whole color guard are especially to be commended. When the line broke out upon the pike the colors of the One hundred and fifty-first were ahead of all others.

32. William Troy Mahoney, Tenth Vermont Volunteers-Sergt, color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Engagement at Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864.
Service: Was the first man to reach the guns, and mounted one of them, waving his colors for his comrades to join-him. I regret to announce that this brave soldier was afterward
killed.
Enlisted at 28 years, No enlistment date.

33. William Graul, Corpl, One hundred and eighty-eighth Pennsylvania, Co I. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: First planting the colors of the State of Pennsylvania on the Infantry fortifications at Fort Harrison, near Richmond
Service record: Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 188th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Harrison, Va., 29 September 1864. Entered service at: Reading, Pa. Birth: Reading, Pa. Date of issue: 6 April 1865. * Awarded a Medal of Honor.

34. Charles Blucher, Corpl., One hundred and eighty-eighth Pennsylvania Company H (color-bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: planted the first national colors on the fortifications in the charge of September 29., and will have the warrant of a sergeant. * Awarded a Medal of Honor.

35. Harmon Van Vleck, Corpl. One hundred and forty-eighth New York Infantry Co. A. (color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
The Richmond Campaign.
Service: Crawling on his hands and knees backward, and dragging the colors after him under a most terrific fire.

36. William M. Murray, Sergt., Fifty-second Georgia Regiment, Co. H. (color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN
Service: who remained on the field with his colors striving to rally any troops that might have become disorganized, irrespective of command, acting with the utmost coolness and gallantry after his brigade had retired. His conduct was such as to elicit praise from all.

37. Theodore F. Fisher, Sergt, Thirty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, (color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN
Service: When the regiment was formed in the open field to receive an attack of the enemy, who were approaching three lines deep, Sergeant Fisher moved out in front of the line of his regiment waving his colors defiantly in the face of the advancing foe, and kept his colors steadily in advance of the regiment throughout the close and bloody contest and encouraging the men by voice and example.

38. D. W. Welch, ( Daniel W. ) Corpl, 126TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Co. C. (color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of the Monocacy.
Service: Killed while gallantly standing by his colors in line of battle.

39. J. J. Bricker, ( John J. ) Sergt, 126TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Co. H. ( Color Bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of the Monocacy.
Service: Captured while gallantly standing by his colors in line of battle.

40. Abram Colgrove, ( Colegrove ) Sergt, 126TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Company K-color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of the Monocacy.
Service: Wounded while gallantly standing by his colors in line of battle.

41. H. P. Foster, ( Henry P. ) Private , Twenty-seventh Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, Co. D, of color guard
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
SOUTH SIDE OF THE JAMES.
Service:He was mentioned for gallant conduct by regimental commanders.

42. J. H. Outzs, Sergt., Seventh Battalion South Carolina Volunteers, Co. H, color-bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
SOUTH SIDE OF THE JAMES.
Service: He was killed.

43. Thomas H. Simington, ( T. H. ) Sergt., Seventh New Hampshire infantry, Co. B-color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Engagement at Olustee.
Service: Obeyed every word or signal, and sometimes faced the enemy alone. Though wounded, he carried the colors to the end of the battle.

44. Richard Beetle, Corpl Fortieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry Co. D-color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE CHATTANOOGA-RINGGOLD CAMPAIGN.
Service: Who were killed on the enemy's works while urging the men forward.
Service: who so nobly carried the colors through the charge, was killed.

45. John Frain, Sergt., Georgia Forty-seventh Regiment Co. A. color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA.
Service:----

46. . R. H. Lindsey, Sergt., Kentucky Fourth Regiment, mounted Infantry Co. D. (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service:----

47. B. B. Hall, ( Bedford ) Sergt., 2nd Arkansas, regiment, infantry, Co. G. (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA.
Service:----
Service record: HALL, BEDFORD Pvt - Age 20. Enl 10 Jun 1861 at Helena, AR. Color Sgt. Died 23 Sep 1863 from wounds received at Chickamauga, GA 20 Sep 1863. Honor Roll 10 Aug 1864.

48. J. N. Baker, ( Jacob H. ) Sergt., 15th Arkansas ( Josey’s ) infantry (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Missionary Ridge
Service:----
Service record: BAKER, JACOB N. Sgt - Wounded 25 Nov 1863 at Missionary Ridge. Died 4 Jan (1864) at Institute Hospital, Atlanta, GA.

49. George Moody, Sergt., Alabama Twenty-fourth Regiment Infantry, Co. D. (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service:----

50. Joel B. Freeman, Sergt., Alabama Fifty-eighth Regiment Infantry Co. A. (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service:----

51. Charles Ballare, Twenty-fourth Michigan, color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
McPherson's woods
Service: Second color-bearer that was killed here.
Service record: Although he was in the 24th. he could not be found on any of the regiment rosters A- K., He was under: Colonel Henry A. Morrow, Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry, First Brigade.

52. Augustus Ernest, Twenty-fourth Michigan Co. K., (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
McPherson's woods
Service: Third color-bearer, was killed on the line.
Service record: Home-Brownstown Age: 18, No enlistment dates.

53. Andrew Wagner, Corpl., Twenty-fourth Michigan, Co. F., (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
McPherson's woods
Service: One of the color guard, took the colors, and was ordered by me to plant them in a position to which I designed to rally the men. He was wounded in the breast and left on the field.
Service record: Home, Detroit, Age 39, No enlistment dates.

54. [George C.] Beardsly, Sergeant, 141ST Regiment PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-? as George E.
THE CHANCELLORSVILLE CAMPAIGN
Service: The color-bearer, deserves particular mention for the pertinacity with which he clung to his colors, though severely wounded, and deserve the highest praise in standing under one of the most severe fires under which men could be placed.
* Note: In the Official Records its ( George C. ), In the National Park Service index’s its ( George E. )

55. Cuthbert Ferrell, Tennessee Twenty-fourth Regiment Infantry, Co. F, color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes as C. Ferrell
Service:----

56. M. C. Hooks, Sergt., Ninth Tennessee Regiment infantry, Co. E. color-bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes as C. Ferrell
Battles on Stone's River, in front of Murfreesborough:
Service: gallantly advanced 8 or 10 paces to the front, displaying his colors and holding himself and the flag of his country erect; remained ten minutes in a place so conspicuous as to be plainly seen, and fully to test from whom their brigade was suffering so severely.

57. Owen L. Shaw, FORTY-FOURTH INDIANA VOLUNTEERS, Co. C. color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River, in front of Murfreesborough:
Service; Acted with distinguished bravery

58. Benjamin Snellinger, Eighty-sixth Indiana, infantry, color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battles on Stone's River, in front of Murfreesborough:
Service: He was shot down mortally wounded in the fight of the first day.

59. Nathan Coffenberry, ( Nathan L. ) Eighty-sixth Indiana infantry, Co. C. color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River, in front of Murfreesborough:
Service; He was the first to be shot down instantly, in the fight of the first day.

60. Solomon M. Minzi, NINETY-SIXTH REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA VOLS, Company C, color-bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battles of Crampton's Pass and Antietam.
Service: killed with the colors in his hands.

They also carried the flag

This list of men also carried the flag after the regiment color bearers were down some will find glory others will meet the same fate of those fallen before them.

1. James W. Clark, Private, 32nd. Texas cavalry, Crump’s Battalion mounted volunteers Co. G.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: carried the flag in the first charge, during which he was killed.

2. L. De Board, Lieut., ( Regiment ? ) Company F
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After the Color bearer was down he took them and bore them the remainder of the engagement.

3. J. C. Davis, Sergt., ( Regiment ? ) Co. A.
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After a color-bearer of the Fourth Arkansas Battalion, had his arm paralyzed by a short striking the staff, and the flag fell to the ground. Davis immediately snatched the colors and bore them until reclaimed

4. John Armstrong, Lieutenant, 4th. Arkansas regiment infantry, Co. D.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After a Color-bearer was wounded he then took the colors and fell, mortally wounded. * Note: He did not die.
Service Record: ARMSTRONG, JOHN 2Lt Jr
Enl 17Aug1861 at a camp near Mt Vernon, MO. Age 34. Wounded 31Dec1862 at Murfreesboro, TN. Captured and sent to MP at Ft Delaware, DE then to City Point, VA for exchange 29Apr1863.

5. G. D. Goodner, ( Gilford D. ) Lieutenant, 4th. regiment infantry, Co. F.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After the color bearer fell, mortally wounded he took them, but was soon wounded.
Service Record: GOODNER, GILFORD D. 2Lt
Enl 17Aug1861 at a camp near Mt Vernon, MO. Furloughed to Montgomery Co, AR 5Oct1861-1Mar1862. Wounded 31Dec1862 at Murfreesboro, TN. Resigned 1Aug1863.

6. [John W.] Lavender, Lieutenant, 4th. regiment infantry, Co. F.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After a color bearer was wounded he took and bore the colors the remainder of the day.
Service Record: LAVENDER, JOHN W. Cpt
Enl 17Aug1861 at a camp near Mt Vernon, MO.Signed as commanding the company 30Jun1862. Captured 15Nov1864 near Nashville, TN and sent to MP at Johnson's Island, OH. Released 16Jun1865. Age 27, ht 5' 10",eyes gray, hair lt, complx fair, residence: Madison, AR.

7. Franklin Wolfinger, sergeant, 91 Pennsylvania infantry, Co. H.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: He took the colors after the color bearers were wounded and, waving them defiantly in the face of the enemy, carried them safely through under a heavy fire.

8. Levi A. Smith, Private, 200th. Pennsylvania Volunteers, Co E.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: For conspicuous bravery in the affair of Stedman. After the color-sergeant had been shot down this soldier volunteered to carry the colors, which he did gallantly through the action.
Service: deserves particular mention. After the color bearer had been shot down I grasped the colors and called for some one to take them, this boy sprang forward and asked me to permit him to carry the flag, which he did throughout the action.
Service Record: Into service August 24, 1864, can not be accounted for.

9. Eldridge Stiles, Official Color Bearer, 209th, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Co C.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: For conspicuous bravery and gallant conduct during the affair of Fort Stedman March 25, 1865.
Service Record: Sergeant, into service September 1, 1864, Mustered out with Company, May 31, 1865.

10. Edward J. Humphreys, Official Color Bearer, 209th, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Co C.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: for conspicuous bravery and gallant conduct during the affair of Fort Stedman March 25, 1865.
Service Record: Sergeant, into service September 1, 1864, Mustered out with Company, May 31, 1865.

11. N. H. Edgerton, ( Nathan H. ) Lieutenant, adjutant Sixth, regiment U. S. Colored Troops
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: When the color bearer was shot down, seized the colors an carried them forward, even after his own hand was pierced by a bullet which severed the flag-staff. He is promoted to the rank of captain.

12. C. Mattix, ( Clifton ) Private, 5th. Arkansas infantry, Co. F.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: This soldier was too badly wounded to carry his gun. He asked to be allowed to carry the colors, and did so through the rest of the day.
Service Record: Enl 12Jun1862 at Wittsburg, AR. Reenlisted for the war 24Jan1864. Absent 31Aug1864 wounded.

13. George B. Ordway, Sergt., Second Vermont, infantry, Volunteers, Co. E., Official Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: for being the first to place his colors on a battery in the enemy's works on the morning of April 2.

14. J. E. Johnson, Corpl., Third Vermont Volunteers, Co. E
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: Who seized the colors 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.

15. Peter Begor, 6th. Vermont infantry Volunteers, Co. A.
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: He planted the colors of the Sixth Vermont on the enemy's works the moment a foot-hold was gained there, and for carrying the colors to the extreme front the entire day.
Service Record: Begor, Peter, 23, 2nd Lieutenant, 6th Vermont Infantry, enl 10/2/61, m/i Infantry, 10/4/61 (10/15/61), resgd 10/21/62.

16. Orris Pier, 6th. Vermont infantry Volunteers, Co.
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: He planted the colors of the Sixth Vermont on the enemy's works the moment a foot-hold was gained there, and for carrying the colors to the extreme front the entire day.

17. H. C. Shaw, Lieutenant, Dorough’s Batt’n Georgia cavalry Co. K.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: He carried the colors forward, and when in the act of planting them on the works was killed, his body falling in the trench, the colors falling in the works.

18.James Love, Corpl. 126th Ohio regiment Co. H.
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
Battle of Monocacy.
Service: Seeing the color bearer of another regiment fall, seized the colors and waved them defiantly two or three times, but was shot down seriously wounded and has since died.

19. P. S. Gilder, Sergt., 40th. Alabama infantry, Co. E. Official Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN.
Service: During the heaviest firing my color bearer, Gilder, was killed several paces in front of the command.
Service Record: Enlistment Choctaw county, by Captain Marsh, 4th. Sergeant.

20. J. Rider, (John Rider ) Corpl., 40th. Ohio infantry, Co. C.
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
Service: For seizing the colors when they were shot down, and gallantly bearing them during the battle.
Service Record: Rider, John En. September 3d,1861. After the death of Richard Beetle, carried the flag at battle of Lookout Mountain. V.E. December 28th,1863. Wounded near Dallas, Ga., May 31st,1864. Transferred to Fifty- first O.V.V. Promoted to sergeant, July 20th,1865. Mustered out October

21. A. D. Norris, ( Archibald D. ) Captain, 7th. Tennessee infantry Co. K
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN
Service: After the Seventh Tennessee lost 3 color-bearers, the last of whom was at the enemy's works, the flag was saved by Captain Norris tearing it away from the staff and bringing it out beneath his coat.

22. William Kelly, Private, 24 Michigan Infantry, Co. E.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: “ I now took the flag from the ground, where it had fallen, and was rallying the remnant of my regiment, when Private Kelly, of Company E, took the colors from my hands, remarking, as he did so,” "The colonel of the Twenty-fourth shall never carry the flag while I am alive. " He was killed instantly.
Service Record: Home Detroit, Age 22.

23. Lilburn A. Spaulding, ( Filburn) ( Spalding ), Private, 24 Michigan Infantry, Co. K.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: seized the colors and bore them for a time.
Service Record: Home Livonia, Age 19.

24. W. M. ( William ) Wadsworth, 16th. Mississippi infantry Co. A. Official Color Corporal.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE CHANCELLORSVILLE CAMPAIGN.
Service: The color-bearer was severely wounded, and the flag-staff shot in two near the colors, a short time after we got into the enemy's trenches. The colors were then passed to Color Corporal Wadsworth, who was shortly afterward wounded in the leg.

25. W. J. Sweeny, ( William ) ( Sweeney ) Corporal, 16th. Mississippi infantry Co. K.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE CHANCELLORSVILLE CAMPAIGN.
Service: Sweeny, who came to me as we were following the enemy and reported that he had the colors safe. Soon after this the enemy opened on us with a destructive fire of grape, when Corporal Sweeney was wounded and borne to the rear, taking the colors with him. He has since been sent to Richmond, and I am unable at present to state what became of the colors.

26. M. V. Hawes, ( Martin Van Buren Hawes ) Thirty-first Georgia infantry Co. E.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: after two of the color-bearers had been shot down, took the colors and carried them with his regiment, leading the way in the charge
Service Record: Musician May 1, 1862. Captured at Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 13, 1862. Exchanged. Appointed Color-Bearer. Captured at South Mountain, Md. July 4, 1863. Paroled at Fort McHenry, Md. Feb. 1865. Received at Boulware & Cox's Wharves, James River, Va. for exchange, Mar. 10-12, 1865. No later record.
27. Thomas B. Tanner, Corpl., 4th. Rhode Island infantry Vol. Co. G.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: As the enemy showed the national flag (the corn concealing their uniform), and as our troops had been seen in advance on our right, moving diagonally across our front, the order to cease firing was given, and a volunteer officer to go forward to ascertain who was in our front was called for. Lieutenant George E. Curtis and George H. Watts immediately stepped forward, and placing themselves one on each side of the color bearer (Corporal Tanner, Company G), carried the flag up the hill within 20 feet of the rebels, when the enemy fired tired, killing the corporal.

28. J. A. Going ( James A. ) Corpl., Forty-second Alabama, infantry Vol. Co. D, Official Color Bearer.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: He was color-bearer, and though once shot down he gallantly bore the flag through the fight on the 4th.

29. Charles W. Hoyt, Sergeant, 12th, New Hampshire infantry, Co. G., Official Color
Bearer.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: was wounded and fell with the standard, he being the last when the regiment fell back, With his flag he crawled some distance, but finally, exhausted, could go no farther.

30. Isaac B. Conrad, Corpl, 8th. Maryland Vol., Co. D.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Laurel Hill.
Service: As an enlisted man he is worthy of receiving a medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry. Besides continued meritorious coduct during the campaign, I beg leave to state that in the charge on Laurel Hill May 8, 1864, when the regimental colors were shot twice to the ground by wounding or killing the color-bearer and every one of the color guard and Captain James Bride was killed with the colors in his hand, this young man, then a private not yet twenty years old, jumped out of the ranks, seized the flag from the ground, held it in the front rank to the end of the charge and ever since carried it nobly through all engagements the regiment has been in.

31. John E. Cram, Second Lieutenant, Eleventh New Hampshire infantry Vol. Co. B.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Spotsylvania Court-House
Service: Distinguished himself by seizing and securing the colors of his own regiment under a heavy fire after both color-bearers had been severely wounded and disabled, and was himself severely wounded while carrying them to the rear. He has not yet recovered.

32. James Jarvis, Sergt., Thirty-ninth New Jersey Volunteers Co. I, Official Color Sergt.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: Who when asked by an officer attempting to rally the men to give him to colors replied that he stood by those colors, and was afterward wounded.

33. Henry E. Badger, Sergt., Sixth New Hampshire Veteran Volunteers Co. E, Official Color Sergt.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Petersburg, Va.,
Service: For coolness and gallantry in first entering a rebel fort and planting the Stars and Stripes on one of its guns on the 2nd of April 1865, before Petersburg, Va., also for soldierly conduct throughout his service.

34. James O. Smith, Sergt., Sixth New Hampshire Veteran Volunteers Co. A.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Petersburg, Va.,
Service: for gallantry during the charge on the rebel fortified line and forts before Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865, also for bravery as color-bearer of regiment.

35. George W. Otterson, Sixth New Hampshire Veteran Volunteers, Co. G., Official Color Corpl.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Petersburg, Va.,
Service: For gallant conduct during the charge on the enemy's works before Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1864, where he was wounded.

36. Warren Boothby, Sergt., Thirty-first Maine Volunteers, Co. I.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Petersburg, Va.,
Service: For brave and gallant conduct in the engagement of April 2, 1865, before Petersburg, Va. During the action he seized the colors and, amid a shower of shot and shell, planted them upon the rebel works and stood by them until the action was ended. Whenever the men wavered he would grasp the colors, wave them in the face of the enemy, and call on the men to stand by him. By his brave example and words of encouragement he contributed all possible for one in his position to do toward the success of the day.

37. Samuel Gearing, Sergt., One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio, Co. I., Official Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Behaved with gallantry during the engagement of the 2nd instant, and were among the first to plant the colors on the enemy's fortifications.

38. Philip Kline, Sergt., One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio, Co. G., Official Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Behaved with gallantry during the engagement of the 2nd instant, and were among the first to plant the colors on the enemy's fortifications.

39. Richard Netz, Private, One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio Co. F.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle at Sailor's Creek
Service: He carried the brigade colors at the head of the troops in the attack at Sailor's Creek, on the 6th instant. I take great pleasure in recommending him for rewards.

40. Ira F. Varney, Corpl., One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio Co. K.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle at Sailor's Creek