ADJUTANT EZRA S. DEAN, of this Regt., is a native of Chester,
Vt., and the only son of a patriotic widow. His esteemed grand-father,
Darius Dean was a soldier of the war of the Revolution.
He enlisted as a PRIVATE, Aug., 2nd, 1862, in Co. "H" 10th
Vt. Vols. which Regt., was commanded Major W. W. Henry, now Brigadier
General. He is eminently identified with the history of the "old
10th." on account of his great gallantry. He received the appointment
of FIRST LIEUTENANT of this Regt., March 8th, 1864, and was
assigned to Co. "D." In this position he was associated with his
company in all its duties and engagements from the time it entered the
field until his promotion to the ADJUTANCY, March 1st, 1865.
As an officer of ability, bravery and exemplary deportment he is
highly esteemed.
He has been in the following engagements, viz.: Wilderness, May 4th,
5th, 6th and 7th, 1864; Spottsylvania, May 7th to 15th, 1864;
Tolopotomy Creek, May 19th and 20th, 1864; North Anna, May 22nd and
23d, 1864; Cold Harbor, June 1st to 3rd, 1864; Old Church, June 10th
1864; Siege of Petersburg, June 18th, 1864; Mine before Petersburg
July 30th, 1864; Weldon Railroad, Aug., 19th and 20th, 1864; Poplar
Grove Church, Sept., 29th and 30th, 1864; Hatchie's Run, Oct., 27th
and 28th, 1864; heavy skirmish on Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's
Island, near Dutch Gap Canal, Jan., 25th, 1865; and capture of
Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.