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brush thicket, under a murderous fire from the enemy, losing 5 enlisted men killed, 30 enlisted men wounded, and 1 enlisted man missing; and captured 1 rebel adjutant, 6 men, and 24 stand of arms.
We took prisoners as follows: July 9, 18 privates, Vining's Station; July 10, 5 privates, Vining's Station; July 20, 1 private, Nancy's Creek; July 22, 2 privates, Peach Tree Creek; September 1, 1 officer, 6 privates, Jonesborough, Ga. Total, 33.
Total stand of arms captured, 54.
Our casualties are: Officers-killed, 2; wounded, 5; missing, 1.
Privates-killed, 32; wounded, 119; missing, 1.
Total, 160.
A list of the casualties accompanies this report.
I here desire to mention the never-failing gallantry of Adjt. E. L. Baird, whose efficient aid under all circumstances during the campaign greatly contributed to the success which has attended this regiment in every operation.
Sergt. Maj. Earl W. Merry displayed courage and coolness in action on all occasions worthy of emulation.
He lost his foot July 20.
Respectfully submitted.
A. McMAHAN, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Twenty-first Regt. Ohio Infty. Vols. Capt. L. E. Hicks
, A. A. A. G., Third Brig., First Div., 14th Army Corps.
, A. A. A. G., Third Brig., First Div., 14th Army Corps.
