FIRST LIEUT. W. E. PALMER, who was assigned to Co. C, to
occupy a vacancy made by the promotion of First Lieut. Daggett to
Quarter Master of the Regiment, is a native of Utica, N.Y., and the
only son of a widow. His grand-father, Elias Palmer, held the position
of Sergeant in the war of the Revolution. He volunteered Aug. 2nd,
1862 as a PRIVATE in Co. G, 146th N.Y. Infantry. In
connection with this command he displayed the ability and bravery of a
good soldier. He received the appointment of FIRST LIEUTENANT
of this Regiment, July 21st, 1864. At the battle of Hatchie's Run,
Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864, he was wounded in the right arm. He has
served on detached service as a member of General Court Martial at
Headquarter of 1st Div. 25th Corps. As an officer he is esteemed by
all acquainted with him.
He has taken part in the following actions, viz.: Fredericksburg, Dec.
13th and 14th, 1862; Chancellorsville, May 3d and 4th, 1863;
Gettysburg, July 2nd and 3rd, 1863; heavy skirmish at Williamsport,
July 9th, 1863; skirmish near Ellicott's Mills, July 7th, 1864;
Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864; heavy skirmish on Bermuda
Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th,
1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3d, 1865.