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Birney (search for this): chapter 37
e march of seven miles through the woods, was continued until 3 P. M., when, having gained the Orange and Port Royal Road, the regiment was advanced to the left of the main road to guard against attack,—firing being heard from the front where General Birney and the Third Division were engaged with Hill and that awful campaign was begun which was not to end until the last day, but one, of the dying year. The field in which the halt was made was full of low sassafras bushes in which rabbits mad the sound of infantry firing showed that some severe fighting was in progress. An abrupt halt was made and the muskets were loaded. The road at this point was literally paved with overcoats, blankets, and surplus clothing, thrown away by General Birney's Division which had previously gone into the battle. The Nineteenth moved to near the Plank Road and took up a position behind a fence which had been strengthened into a light breastwork by piling up against it dead wood which was found
John J. Ferris (search for this): chapter 37
k visited the line, stopped a while and watched the powderbe-grimmed men shoot at the rebels and eat hardtack, and then rode coolly away among the swift flying bullets, at a walk. During the battle-so closely were the forces engaged— several color bearers were shot down and half of the Nineteenth were either killed, wounded or captured. Among the latter was Colonel Edmund Rice, in command of the regiment, and in this action the regiment also lost one of its bravest officers, First Lieutenant John J. Ferris, of Boston. He was shot in the head during the charge on the rebel works. The Corps captured 5,000 prisoners, including Major General Edward Johnson and Brigadier General George H. Stewart, over thirty stands of colors and 18 cannon. Sergeant Charles B. Brown, of Co. G, bearing the regimental colors, was struck by the fragments of a shell which burst near him. His right leg was taken almost off by the explosion, and his left leg was badly mangled. Just as the Wildernes
William Butler (search for this): chapter 37
harge on the rebel works. The Corps captured 5,000 prisoners, including Major General Edward Johnson and Brigadier General George H. Stewart, over thirty stands of colors and 18 cannon. Sergeant Charles B. Brown, of Co. G, bearing the regimental colors, was struck by the fragments of a shell which burst near him. His right leg was taken almost off by the explosion, and his left leg was badly mangled. Just as the Wilderness Campaign had opened, Sergeant Brown had received from Major General Butler an appointment as First Lieutenant in the General's department, dated April 26, 1864. Without seeking leave or orders to report under that appointment he had put the document in his pocket and entered the hard fighting. Immediately after being wounded, he drew from his pocket his unused commission as Lieutenant, now stained with his blood, and a likeness of his betrothed, and told his comrades to send these home with the news of his death. He lay upon the battlefield over an hour
William A. Hill (search for this): chapter 37
passing over the field of Chancellorsville, and at 5.30 P. M. were thrown out to picket the woods at the right of the plank road, remaining on picket until 4.30 A. M. of the following day, May 5. The march of seven miles through the woods, was continued until 3 P. M., when, having gained the Orange and Port Royal Road, the regiment was advanced to the left of the main road to guard against attack,—firing being heard from the front where General Birney and the Third Division were engaged with Hill and that awful campaign was begun which was not to end until the last day, but one, of the dying year. The field in which the halt was made was full of low sassafras bushes in which rabbits made their homes and several rabbit hunts were indulged in. After lying in the field for some hours, the regiment was moved to and posted across a road leading from the Brock Road, nearly in front of the Tavern. The din of battle was still heard and seemed to be growing heavier down the Brock Road. In
Gillis (search for this): chapter 37
ground like hailstones and the ground was furrowed by solid shot and shell. The bodies of several Union dead lay between the lines on the ridge. They were shot through and through by friend and foe alike, being riddled and torn to shreds by minie balls, their uniforms in rags, looking almost as if they had passed through a shoddy mill; a mangled mass of flesh and cloth they lay, shaking continually as the bullets struck them from either side. One gun, with limber attached, from either Gillis' U. S. or Brown's R. I. Battery,—a section of each being brought up when the breastworks were carried—lay between the Nineteenth and the woods in line of battle. Two of the horses were killed and the driver had been entangled in the harness and killed. Horses and men were completely riddled by bullets and there was not a place untouched on them the size of a man's hand. Trees, some as large as a man's body, which stood between the lines, were shot off and fell. Looking back in the ligh
5th (search for this): chapter 37
Massachusetts and the men stood in line and fired from the works until the fight was over. The breastwork caught fire and forced the Nineteenth to occupy the one which, fortunately, had been built as a second line on the other side of the road on the previous day. Color Bearer Benjamin Falls, of Company A, received a painful wound in the arm, but pluckily kept his place, declaring that Some fool will get hold of the color and lose it. I guess I'd better stay by. Since early morning on the 5th, the regiment had been continuously in line, either marching, skirmishing or awaiting an attack. The men of Company C had not slept a minute during the time, having been on picket during the night. It was supposed that these men at least, would be allowed to bivouac where they were but shortly after dark Company C was again sent into the woods in front of the breastworks to do picket duty for another night. The next three days were days of watchfulness and there were many skirmishes.
May 13th (search for this): chapter 37
torm of battle swept to and fro, in some places passing several times over the same ground and settling down at length almost where it had begun the day before. The men of the Nineteenth Massachusetts regiment captured a large number of prisoners, a Rebel color, and participated in the capture of the cannon and in turning them upon the enemy. The command held the works until dark, under constant fire, and then was ordered to the rear where it rested for the night. On the following day, May 13, it lay in line behind the breastworks, advancing once in a while in line of battle but was not engaged. Skirmish fire continued all day. The rebel color mentioned herewith was taken by 1st Sergeant Viall, who was badly wounded. He offered it to Col. Rice, who declined to take it and ordered him to go to the rear with it. As he was making his way to the rear, as ordered, he was again wounded and the color was taken from him by a staff officer. Viall died, later, from his wounds. T
4th (search for this): chapter 37
Chapter 37: the Wilderness Campaign. On May 3 the regiment, Lieut. Col. Edmund Rice, commanding, broke camp at 10 P. M., joined the brigade and marched all night, crossing the Rapidan at Ely's Ford about 9 A. M. of the 4th, and halted for one hour at the South bank; resuming their march, passing over the field of Chancellorsville, and at 5.30 P. M. were thrown out to picket the woods at the right of the plank road, remaining on picket until 4.30 A. M. of the following day, May 5. The march of seven miles through the woods, was continued until 3 P. M., when, having gained the Orange and Port Royal Road, the regiment was advanced to the left of the main road to guard against attack,—firing being heard from the front where General Birney and the Third Division were engaged with Hill and that awful campaign was begun which was not to end until the last day, but one, of the dying year. The field in which the halt was made was full of low sassafras bushes in which rabbits made the
May 14th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 37
e following day, May 13, it lay in line behind the breastworks, advancing once in a while in line of battle but was not engaged. Skirmish fire continued all day. The rebel color mentioned herewith was taken by 1st Sergeant Viall, who was badly wounded. He offered it to Col. Rice, who declined to take it and ordered him to go to the rear with it. As he was making his way to the rear, as ordered, he was again wounded and the color was taken from him by a staff officer. Viall died, later, from his wounds. The 14th was spent in comparative quiet, the regiment being on the skirmish line, however, as usual. May 14, 1864. Having a little time this morning, went forward to the rebel works over which we fought yesterday, and saw a sorrowful sight. The Rebs lay thick, piled upon each other, while the trench in which they stood while in life and health was ankle deep in blood and water. Our men buried them in the graves which they had dug for themselves, i.e., in their trenches.
May 3rd (search for this): chapter 37
Chapter 37: the Wilderness Campaign. On May 3 the regiment, Lieut. Col. Edmund Rice, commanding, broke camp at 10 P. M., joined the brigade and marched all night, crossing the Rapidan at Ely's Ford about 9 A. M. of the 4th, and halted for one hour at the South bank; resuming their march, passing over the field of Chancellorsville, and at 5.30 P. M. were thrown out to picket the woods at the right of the plank road, remaining on picket until 4.30 A. M. of the following day, May 5. The march of seven miles through the woods, was continued until 3 P. M., when, having gained the Orange and Port Royal Road, the regiment was advanced to the left of the main road to guard against attack,—firing being heard from the front where General Birney and the Third Division were engaged with Hill and that awful campaign was begun which was not to end until the last day, but one, of the dying year. The field in which the halt was made was full of low sassafras bushes in which rabbits made the
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