FIRST LIEUT. JOHN P. HAWXHURST, of Co. H, is a native of
Otsego, Wis., and the son of a widow. He volunteered Aug. 15th, 1862,
in Co. G, 1st U.S. Sharp-shooters. At the battle of Gettysburg, July
1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1863, he was severely wounded in his left hand. On
account of this wound he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
He is particularly mentioned for his distinguished bravery in his
services with the 1st U.S. Sharp-shooters. He was appointed FIRST
LIEUTENANT in this Regiment, April 13th, 1864, and assigned to
Co. H. He has served as commanding officer of Co. C, 23rd U.S.C.T.,
and as Pioneer officer, Headquarters 3rd Brig. 1st Div. 25th Corps.
His services and gallantry in his connection with this command have
won for him the uniform testimony of a good officer.
He has participated in the following engagements, viz:
Chancellorsville, May 3rd and 4th, 1863; Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd and
3rd, 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.[5]
[5] For history of Second Lieut. Daniel J. Hogan of Co. H,
see history, of First Lieut. Hogan, Co. E.