FIRST LIEUT. S. B. KITCHEL, of Co. I, is a native of Auburn,
N.Y. His worthy grand-father was a soldier of the Revolutionary war.
The Lieutenant first volunteered, Aug. 21st, 1862, as a
PRIVATE in the 8th Independent Co. N.Y. State
Sharp-shooters, and is particularly complimented for his acts of great
gallantry in connection with this organization. He was appointed
FIRST LIEUTENANT in this Regiment, April 10th, 1864. He has
served as A.A.D.C., on Staff Brig. Gen. Commanding 3rd Brig. 4th
Div. 9th Corps, and also 3d Brig. 1st Div. 25th Corps. As an officer
he has always displayed the true characteristics of one worthy of his
position.
He has been in the following engagements, viz: Siege of Suffolk, June,
1863; Blackwater, June, 1863; Mine Run, Nov. 27th, 1863; Rappahannock
Station, Nov. 7th, 1863; skirmish at Haymarket, Dec. 2nd, 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
the Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, Jan. 25th, 1865; and
capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.