This officer, commanding Co. "A." of this Regiment, is a native of
Warwickshire, England, who in coming to the United States became a
citizen of Brooklyn, New York, where he was engaged in the silk
manufacturing business.
He volunteered, July 12th, 1862, as a PRIVATE in Co. "F."
18th Regiment Connecticut Infantry. Upon the organization of his
company he was appointed CORPORAL. In the battle of
Winchester, June 14th and 15th, 1863, he received a wound in the hand,
and was also taken prisoner. He was held by the enemy, in Libby Prison
and on Belle Island, until July 13th ensuing. During this
incarceration, although the period was comparatively short, he was
subjected to those inhuman cruelties practiced on our brave men.
He received the appointment of CAPTAIN in this Regiment,
March 8th, 1864, and after reporting at Camp William Penn,
Philadelphia, assisted in the organization of Co. "A." "B." "C." and
"D." and was assigned to the command of Co. "A." With this he again
returned to the active field service in company with the First
Battalion. He was present with it in Grant's stirring campaign of the
Wilderness, and in all its other actions and duties thereafter. He
received a bayonet wound in his left arm while gallantly leading his
company in the charge before Petersburg, July 30th, 1864, and when
Colonel Hall, being severely wounded, was borne from the field, he
took command of the Regiment. This command he retained until relieved
by Major Bumstead, who reported Aug. 3rd, 1864. He has been acting
Field Officer on a number of occasions; Judge Advocate of General
Court Martial at Headquarters of the 2nd Brig., 4th Div. of the 9th
Corps; and member of General Court Martial at Headquarters of the 1st
Brig. 3rd Div. of the same Corps. His company, which has always
preserved an excellent name for good discipline, efficiency and
bravery in action, presents the highest compliment that can be
bestowed upon this worthy commander.
He has taken part in the following engagements, viz.: heavy skirmish
at Winchester, Va., June 13th, 1863; Winchester, June 14th and 15th,
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 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 the Bermuda Front, in
Dec. 1864; Farra's Island at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, 1865; and
capture of Richmond, April 3d, 1865.