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Alfred C. Billings (search for this): chapter 19
ked (foe) to cease from troubling. We had not undergone this ordeal unscathed. Hiram Pike was thrown to the ground by the concussion of a shell. Another struck and disabled both wheels of the fifth piece, a fragment of it wounding private Alfred C. Billings in the lip, and two pieces entering the head of Michael Farrell. A close call was made for John P. Apthorp, whose canteen strap was cut by a shell as he lay by the fourth piece; but sadder than all, and as a climax to the horrors tha4. Oct. 25. One recruit received—Timothy Herlehy. Two horses shot by order E. L. Smith, Lieut. Battery K, 4th U. S. Ar'ty, A. A. I. G. Oct. 26. Corp. G. A. Pease sent to general hospital. Oct. 27. Lieut's Granger and Smith and Privates A. C. Billings and Farrell wounded and sent to hospital. McAuliffe, leg broken also sent to hospital. Lieut. E. L. Smith Battery K, 4th U. S. Art'y and Lieut. Deane, 6th Me. Art'y temporarily attached. Seven horses shot in action. Hiram Pike slight
Burnham C. Clark (search for this): chapter 19
aissons, we naturally suppose ourselves and neighbors hopelessly cut off. But soon a staff officer appears galloping down the road, at which Lieut. Granger declares that he will take the risk and responsibility of withdrawing—the risk of encountering the enemy, and the responsibility of leaving without orders, as there is no one present from whom to receive them. So the drivers and cannoneers are mounted, and the horses are started to the rear on the gallop. Four men, Sergt. Townsend, Corp. Clark, George H. Putnam, and the writer, remained behind to take Lieut. Smith from the field. He was lying in a corner of the barn already referred to, and on hearing our intentions, tells us to look out for ourselves and not mind him, as he cannot live long. But we resolve to take him with us or remain with him, and proceed to place him on a blanket. As we attempt to carry him it causes him such intense suffering that we desist and cast about for a stretcher. We find one standing by the ro
Robert Crawford (search for this): chapter 19
nesota under Maj. Mitchell of the staff, they were cut off and surrendered. Crawford's Division of the Fifth Corps had been expected to move up the Run and join ouugh unaware of it at the time, had penetrated the interval between Hancock and Crawford. Heth told Hancock since the war that he was greatly alarmed after he had crossed the Run to attack, lest Crawford should advance upon his left flank, and said that had he done so his (Heth's) command must have been driven into the stream, and . . . . . Constant firing had been heard on my right, which was attributed to Crawford's (Fifth Corps) advance. Becoming uneasy, I ordered two regiments of Pierce's wood and ascertain what was there. Lieut. Stacy of my staff was sent to Gen. Crawford to inform him that I was about to assault the bridge, for which preparation that if I could attack successfully in the morning with the aid of Ayres' and Crawford's divisions, the Major-General commanding desired me to do so. Though these re
Joseph H. Currant (search for this): chapter 19
ine crossed the Plank Road extending around towards our right. It was making preparations to carry the bridge over Hatcher's Run, which crossed the Plank Road not more than five hundred yards in our front, and take the rifle-pit and guns beyond. Lieut. Smith was detached with the centre section to the north of the barn, for the purpose of covering the bridge more effectively while the advance was making. In this position his guns expended all their ammunition except the canister, and Sergt. Currant was dispatched to Lieut. Granger to see about getting up more. This, events immediately subsequent prevented. We of the other sections had now ceased firing, and were watching the charging party with eager interest. They press on quite steadily without serious opposition, and have almost reached the bridge, Hancock says a part had reached it. We could not see that part of the line. when a sharp musketry fire breaks out in the woods to our left rear, and the line is immediately fa
De Trobriand (search for this): chapter 19
leaves the White Oak Road about two miles west of Burgess' Tavern, and was in our prospective line of march. The remaining brigade of Mott's Division, It must not be understood from this that there were but two brigades in this division. De Trobriand's brigade is located by Hancock in the report, but is omitted in the extract as having at this time no special bearing on the concerns of the Battery. General Pierce's, had been moved up to support a section of Beck's Battery under Lieut. Metcassault on the bridge Egan had already done so. I do not think the enemy comprehended the situation exactly. He pushed rapidly across the ridge, resting his right across the Boydton Plank Road, and, facing south. commenced firing. De Trobriand's Brigade was quickly formed just in front of the Dabney Mill Road, with Kerwin's brigade of dismounted cavalry on its left. Roder's (K) and Beck's batteries were opened on the enemy. Maj. Mitchell, in returning from Gen. Egan, found the ene
De Trobriaud (search for this): chapter 19
at else can it mean? The stoutest heart trembles at the possibilities of the immediate future. We can stand a hot fire from the front when allowed to give in return, and feel as comfortable as the situation warrants; but to be so sharply and unexpectedly assailed in the rear, is weakening to the strongest nerves. The roar of musketry increases, and the whiz of bullets coming up from the fray Perhaps from our own infantry, for, in confronting the Rebels as they issued from the woods, De Trobriaud's brigade was facing nearly towards us. makes us anxious for the order to fire to the rear; and soon it comes from Sergeant Townsend, in the absence of Lieut. Granger. At once we send Hotchkiss percussion shells crashing into the woods at point-blank range, for the enemy are less than three hundred yards distant. But just as we have become engaged in dead earnest, the guns across the Run, relieved from the pressure of the charging party, treat us to a fire from the flank, whereat, taking
Dean (search for this): chapter 19
or John P. Apthorp, whose canteen strap was cut by a shell as he lay by the fourth piece; but sadder than all, and as a climax to the horrors that had accumulated around us, a fragment of an exploding shrapnel entered the breast of Lieut. Granger, inflicting a mortal wound. By his fall we were left without a commissioned officer, and our prospects looked dismal enough. As soon as our condition was reported at headquarters, Lieut. Smith of Battery K was detached to take charge of us, and Lieut. Dean of the Sixth Maine was detailed to assist him. When darkness had fairly settled down, all firing had died away, and from the surrounding John P. Apthorp territory there came up wails from the wounded and dying, not all of whom had been brought off the field. It was with great difficulty that places could be found in an ambulance for our wounded officers, so crowded were these conveyances. The Union loss in this battle was fourteen hundred and fifteen. Of these, six hundred and twe
Deane (search for this): chapter 19
n us at daylight of the 28th. Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac. Morning reports. 1864. Oct. 25. One recruit received—Timothy Herlehy. Two horses shot by order E. L. Smith, Lieut. Battery K, 4th U. S. Ar'ty, A. A. I. G. Oct. 26. Corp. G. A. Pease sent to general hospital. Oct. 27. Lieut's Granger and Smith and Privates A. C. Billings and Farrell wounded and sent to hospital. McAuliffe, leg broken also sent to hospital. Lieut. E. L. Smith Battery K, 4th U. S. Art'y and Lieut. Deane, 6th Me. Art'y temporarily attached. Seven horses shot in action. Hiram Pike slightly wounded. Oct. 28. Lieut. Asa Smith died at general hospital City Point, Va., from effects of wound received Oct. 27. Lieut. Granger sent to general hospital also Billings, Farrell and McAuliffe. Oct. 29. Capt. Sleeper returned to duty front leave of absence since Aug. 25. Lieut. Wm. G. Rollins returned to duty from ammunition train. Oct. 30. Private C. A. Mason dropped from the rolls Oct. 23 i
Egan (search for this): chapter 19
er this a cheer was heard from the front It was Egan's Division charging to the rear, retaking full ed by obstructions in the road, and the head of Egan's column reached Hatcher's Run very soon after daylight, and Egan at once made his arrangements to force the crossing. . . . . The enemy was posted and a brigade of cavalry sent down to relieve Egan in order that he might follow Mott. At this, and five more about eight hundred yards from Egan's left on the White Oak Road, from which he opegain possession of the high ground beyond. Gen Egan, whose division occupied the crest of the ridge secondary ridge, about midway between Mott and Egan . . . . . Constant firing had been heard on my f the attack, I sent Maj. Mitchell . . . to Gen. Egan, with orders for him to desist from his assathe enemy. Maj. Mitchell, in returning from Gen. Egan, found the enemy in possession of the road. ted a part of his fire in that direction. Gen. Egan swept down on the flank of the enemy, . . . [11 more...]
Michael Farrell (search for this): chapter 19
other struck and disabled both wheels of the fifth piece, a fragment of it wounding private Alfred C. Billings in the lip, and two pieces entering the head of Michael Farrell. A close call was made for John P. Apthorp, whose canteen strap was cut by a shell as he lay by the fourth piece; but sadder than all, and as a climax to tery K, 4th U. S. Ar'ty, A. A. I. G. Oct. 26. Corp. G. A. Pease sent to general hospital. Oct. 27. Lieut's Granger and Smith and Privates A. C. Billings and Farrell wounded and sent to hospital. McAuliffe, leg broken also sent to hospital. Lieut. E. L. Smith Battery K, 4th U. S. Art'y and Lieut. Deane, 6th Me. Art'y temporaOct. 28. Lieut. Asa Smith died at general hospital City Point, Va., from effects of wound received Oct. 27. Lieut. Granger sent to general hospital also Billings, Farrell and McAuliffe. Oct. 29. Capt. Sleeper returned to duty front leave of absence since Aug. 25. Lieut. Wm. G. Rollins returned to duty from ammunition train. O
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