CAPT. R. G. DILL, commander of Co. H, is a native of
Newcastle, Pa. He volunteered April 15th, 1861, as a PRIVATE
in Co. B, 12th Pa., Infantry, and remained in connection with this
command until its expiration of term of service, when he re-enlisted
in Co. E, 102nd Pa. For his gallantry displayed in action he was
afterwards promoted to CORPORAL in his Company. In
consequence of a disability contracted in the service he was honorably
discharged; but upon recovery he immediately returned to the field;
this time in Co. F, 103rd Pa. He was wounded in the left hand at the
battle of Malvern Hill, July 1st, 1862, and again severely wounded, in
left leg below the knee, in the Skirmish at Blount's Mills, April 7th,
1863. He received the appointment of CAPTAIN in this
Regiment, April 2nd, 1864, and continued in command of his Company in
all its duties and actions to the final muster out. This officer,
whose ability, experience and bravery, commend him to all, is a most
worthy commander.
He has taken part in the following actions, viz.: Williamsburg,
May 5th, 1862; Seven Pines, May 31st, 1862; Skirmish at Seven Pines,
June 27th and 28th, 1862; Malvern Hill, July 1st, 1862; Chantilly,
Sept. 1st, 1862; Skirmish at Williamsport, Sept. 19th, 1862; Skirmish
at Blount's Mills, N.C., April 7th, 1863; Weldon Railroad, Aug. 19th
and 20th, 1864; Poplar Grove Church, Sept. 29th and 30th, 1864;
Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864; skirmish on Bermuda Front,
Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, 1865; and
capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.