County, Wisconsin, is a member of my company, and I do recommend said
Sergt. Thomas J. Ford for his good conduct, sobriety and soldiery
bearings. He has been engaged with the regiment in four battles and
several skirmishes, and has proved himself a faithful and brave
soldier. His soldierly conduct, both in camp and in the field, cannot
be surpassed. I do believe him as brave and true as any man ever
enlisted in defense of his country.
GEORGE COOTE,
First Lieutenant, Commanding Company H, Twenty-fourth
Wisconsin Regiment.
WM. KENNEDY,
Captain Company G, Twenty-fourth Wisconsin Regiment.
I concur in the above.
T. S. WEST,
Colonel Twenty-fourth Wisconsin.
JOHN N. KIEFER,
Orderly Sergeant Company H, Twenty-fourth
Wisconsin Volunteers.
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