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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Mass. officers and men who died. 461 449 Browse Search
William F. Fox, Lt. Col. U. S. V., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865: A Treatise on the extent and nature of the mortuary losses in the Union regiments, with full and exhaustive statistics compiled from the official records on file in the state military bureaus and at Washington 457 125 Browse Search
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Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 13 (search)
. The honorable wounds received by Colonel Hinks are, in themselves, a eulogy of his courage and patriotism in his country's call, and earnest solicitude for the welfare of his officers and men. In honor of the memory of our young, but courageous major, Howe, let the words dropped from his lips after receiving his mortal wound be the highest praise which can be spoken of a true patriot: Let me die here on the field: 'tis more glorious to die on the field of battle. Capt. Chas. U. Devereux was wounded while faithfully performing his duties; being prostrate at the time from continued illness, fatigue and exposure. Lieut. David Lee, of Company E, died faithfully at the post of duty. Sergeant Major E. M. Newcomb, since promoted, and killed at Fredericksburg, proved to his superior officers that he enlisted for his country's good and from purely patriotic motives. I am, general, Your obedient servant, Edmund Rice, Captain, Nineteenth Mass. Vols., Commanding Regiment.
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 20: to Falmouth, in pursuit of Lee. Burnside supersedes McClellan. (search)
hich the latter had fully explained to him, and started rapidly down the Rappahannock toward Fredericksburg on Nov. 15. This gave Jackson an opportunity to join Lee, who, as a result, was well prepare Right Grand Division leading, the army reached the bank of the river at Falmouth, opposite Fredericksburg, on Nov. 17th, having marched about 40 miles in three days. These and similar extractsriver and will cover our advance in future. The left bank of the river is high and commands Fredericksburg and the whole country around for two or more miles up the river. Every road and field and mroops hard at work on a heavy fortification. I continued down the river to a point opposite Fredericksburg. The Rappahannock is hardly wider than the Charles at Watertown. All along this bank lie o demonstration. Falmouth on the left bank is a small village with two or three churches. Fredericksburg, on the right bank, a mile below, is the second city of Virginia, with seven churches. We s
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 21: events at Falmouth. (search)
wet for three days and today are quite sore. My shoes have given out and my toes are on the ground. Don't know but I shall freeze them. The news that Gen. Burnside had completed preparations for making the long contemplated crossing at Fredericksburg was not long in reaching the camp of the regiment. Extra rations were issued, together with extra rounds of ammunition. The arms were given an exceptional inspection and everything indicated that there would be a movement at daybreak. And been refused. Then, in accordance with the plan of the commanding general, on the morning of December 11, an attempt was made to lay the pontoons from near the Lacy House on the north bank, directly to Fauquier Street, the main street of Fredericksburg which ran to the river. Two more were begun a third of a mile down the stream and two others a mile and a half farther down, near the house of a Mr. Bernard. Sumner and Hooker were to use those opposite the town and Franklin those farther
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 22: crossing the river at Fredericksburg. (search)
Chapter 22: crossing the river at Fredericksburg. The bridge, half completed, stretched out into the river, while the pontoons lined the bank. The artillery on the hill above and to the rear kept throwing shells over the city and now and then one could be seen making its way into the side or roof of a house. Once or twice night. The river was skimmed over with ice and the men had to keep moving to prevent their freezing to death. Gen. McLaws, in his report of the defence of Fredericksburg says: On the 25th of Nov., my division marched into the city. Detachments were immediately set at work digging rifle pits close to the edge of the river ate occurrence, for he was present to nurse him on the following day when the brave lieutenant received his mortal wound. While the regiment was engaged at Fredericksburg, Benjamin Falls, of Co. A, who had been assigned the position of company cook, protested to Capt. Boyd against further service in that capacity. If you've no
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 23 (search)
Chapter 23: Fredericksburg. December 13, 1862. The morning of Dec. 13, 1862, opened fresh and sharp and the men were up at daybreak. Troops had for eight hourth Massachusetts regiment took part on the crossing of the Rappahannock, to Fredericksburg, in the open pontoon boats. It is certain that some few men of the Twentie for gallantry in crossing the river and securing a foothold in the town of Fredericksburg on the evening of the 11th instant. The crossing of the river in the boalled steel they hurled them Straight in the rebel's face. Casualities at Fredericksburg, Dec. 11-13, 1862. killed in action or died of wounds: Co. A.Private Fair Oaks, June 30, 1862. 1 First Lieutenant died of wounds received at Fredericksburg. 13 Second Lieutenants promoted First Lieutenants. 2 Second Lieutenanar M. Newcomb, died Dec.20, 1862, at Falmouth, Va., from wounds received at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, promoted from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant, to date Nov.
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 24: the winter camp at Falmouth. (search)
the re-establishment of the Army until it was in better condition than ever, so that when Gen. Hooker determined upon a fresh movement, he had an army in perfect condition. On April 6 there was a grand review before President Lincoln and Gen. Hooker, in which the Second Corps participated. The Chancellorsville campaign soon followed and in this the division to which the regiment belonged, then commanded by Gen. Gibbon, was assigned to the assistance of Gen. Sedgwick's Sixth Corps at Fredericksburg. Maj. Rice, Adjt. Palmer, Captains Mahoney and Dunn, with Lieutenants Hume, of Co. K, and William Stone, of Co. G, had returned from leave on account of wounds and the roster showed the following changes when the regiment was ready to move again. Co. B.Capt. Henry A. Hale, on detached service, A. A. Insp. Gen. 1st. Brig. 2nd Corps. Second Lieut. Moses Shackley, in command of Company F. Co. C.First Lieut. J. G. C. Dodge, transferred from Co. D, Feb. 28, in command Co. C. Co. D.Ca
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 25 (search)
brigades of Gen. Gibbon's division were left behind to hold the town, protect the railway and bridges and the depot of supplies at Aquia Creek. Hall's brigade was left on the south side of the river to act as provost guard for the city of Fredericksburg. This work was given to them in recognition of the fact they had twice crossed the river in the direct front of the enemy at the head of the Union forces. At nightfall, the regiment was sent to the right again to about the same place it h the anxiety of the men was intense, although those in the city were safe. Just at dusk the cheers in the rebel works intimated that they had won a partial victory. In the early part of the night it was determined to withdraw the force in Fredericksburg to the north side of the river. The Nineteenth was on the right of the line and became the rear guard. Rifle pits were dug at intervals across the street leading directly to the pontoon bridge to enable the men to resist a sudden onslaught
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 32: in pursuit of Lee. In camp at Morrisville. (search)
e outbreak of the war to this time, kept up with the youngest and most vigorous officer in the discharge of every active and laborious duty. His health was now fast breaking down, however, under the hardships and labor so unsuitable to his years and he was soon compelled, from this cause, and with great reluctance, to retire from the service. Here also Lieut. Charles L. Merrill was driven, from the effects of his wound (received while saving from capture the colors of the regiment at Fredericksburg) to retire from active service with the regiment and accept a commission in the Veteran Reserve Corps, in which he remained until the close of the war. Lieut. William Stone also retired to accept a commission in the Veteran Reserve Corps and Lieut. Col. Ansel D. Wass returned to duty with the regiment on August 28, at once assuming command. The regimental return for August, 1863, showed the following: Col. A. F. Devereux, on detached service Long Island, Boston Harbor, S. O. 17
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 35 (search)
atrick Fitzgerald. 24thCo. D.Abram F. Warner, Corporal. 24thCo. B.Patrick Cronan. 4thCo. E.Mark Gorey. 4thCo. F.Mathias Bixby, Sergeant. 4thJohn P. Small, Commissary Sergeant N. C. S. 1863.—Annual return of the Alterations and Casu- Alties, incident to the Nineteenth regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers during the year 1863. Designations of posts and Stations at which the deaths, Desertions, etc. Occurred. DischargedDeathsDesertionsApprehensions Falmouth, Va.25232238 Fredericksburg, Va.0000 Occoquan, Va.0000 Thoroughfare Gap, Va.0000 Gettysburg, Pa.01100 Williamsport, Md.0000 Mooneville, Md.0014 Warrenton Junction, Va.00153 Morrisville, Va.00155 Raccoon Ford, Va.00188 Mitchell's Station, Va.1000 Bristoe Station, Va.0000 Centreville, Va.0000 Warrenton, Va.00123 Berry Hill, Va.0000 Robinson's Cross Roads, Va.0123 Stevensburg, Va. re-enlisted.150141 General Hospital.2271200 designation of companies in which the casualties occurred. DeathsDesertio
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 38: the North Anna battles. (search)
, May 3 to June 11, 1864. Killed: May 6th.Corp. George W. Cain, Co. B. Priv. Thomas F. Costello, Co. G. Priv. Redford Dawes, Co. G. Priv. Bernard Dame, Co. G. May 10th.Priv. Charles Smith, Co. A. Priv. George E. Breed, Co. C. (Shell wound in head, Priv. Horatio Fellows, Co. C. died May 13th, 1864.) Priv. John A. Clark, Co. E. Sergt. William H. Ross, Co. H. May 12th.First Lieut. John J. Ferris. Color Sergt. Benj. F. Falls, Co. A. (Died May 14, 1864, buried at Fredericksburg.) Priv. Patrick Cronin, Co. B, right elbow fractured (Died May 13th, 1864.) First Sergt. Charles B. Brown, Co. G. (Both thighs, shell,—May 14th, 1864.) Corp. Archibald Buchanan, Co. K. (Died of wounds in general hosp., right knee, leg amputated.) Priv. Benjamin McDonald, Co. A, abdomen and hips. (Died of wounds.) May 24th. First Sergt. Samuel E. Viall, Co. E. (Died of wounds.) May 31st.Captain Dudley C. Mumford. June 3rd.First Lieut. John B. Thompson. Priv. Francis McAlpi
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