FIRST LIEUTENANT L. H. PARKHURST of Co. B., is a native of
Hammonton, N.J. He volunteered Aug. 1862, as a PRIVATE in
Co. I, 24th N.J. Infantry, and received a severe wound in the right
shoulder at the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 13th and 14th, 1862.
His history in connection with the 24th N.J., is one of most worthy
distinction. He obtained the appointment of FIRST LIEUTENANT
of this Regt. March 8th, 1864, and was assigned to Co. B. He has also
served a considerable time as Commanding Officer of Co. C. His
intrepidity and gallantry in each and every action in which he has
been engaged, have won for him a deserving meed of praise and thanks.
He has participated in the following actions, viz.: Fredericksburg,
Va., Dec. 13th and 14th 1862; Chancellorsville, May 3d and 4th, 1864;
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 23rd, 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.