QUARTER MASTER J. N. DAGGETT, of this Regiment, is a native
of Coventry, Vt. He volunteered as a PRIVATE in Co. "K," 10th
Vt. Vol. Aug., 6th, 1862. For soldierly conduct, efficiency and
bravery he was promoted to CORPORAL in his company, Jan.,
1st, 1863. He received the appointment of FIRST LIEUTENANT of
this Regiment March 8th, 1864, and was assigned to Co. "C." He was
appointed QUARTER MASTER of the Regiment April 2nd, 1864. In
this position he entered the field with the First Battalion. On
account of his intelligence, ability, faithful discharge of duty, and
his moral rectitude, he enjoys the confidence of all those acquainted
with him.
He has taken part in the following actions, viz.: Locust Grove, Nov.
24th 1863; Wilderness, May 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, 1864; Spottsylvania,
May 7th to 15th, 1864; Tolopotomy Creek, May 19th and 20th, 1864;
North Anna, May 22d and 23d, 1864; Cold Harbor, June 1st to 3d, 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 the Bermuda
Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, near Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th,
1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3d, 1865.