FIRST LIEUTENANT GEORGE W. WILLIAMS of Co. E. This officer
was captured by the enemy, in the charge by our forces at the battle
of the Mine before Petersburg, July 30th, 1864. He finally escaped
from prison, in company with a few others. His companions were all
re-taken, except one who unfortunately drowned. He, alone, succeeded,
after a long time eluding search, and suffering great hardships in the
enemy's country in his return to our lines. He continued in the
service to the close of the rebellion, and was honorably discharged
upon acceptance of resignation by order of the War Department, June
17th, 1865. He was a brave and efficient officer.