SERGT. MAJ. R. B. FORTEN, of Philadelphia, was appointed
SERGEANT MAJOR of this Regiment, April 8th, 1864, from a
private of Co. A. He died June, 1864. This colored soldier, who was
formerly a resident of London, in Europe, possessed a liberal
education, was intelligent and cultivated in no ordinary degree, but
even to a most favorable comparison with our own race. He discharged
the duties of his position with ability and entire satisfaction.
WESLEY JACKSON, (colored) Sergeant of Co. C, was appointed
SERGEANT MAJOR, July 1st, 1865, for distinguished bravery in
action, and in place of George S. Massey reduced to the ranks.
JOHN C. BROCK, of Carlisle, Pa., was appointed QUARTER
MASTER SERGEANT, of the Regiment from Commissary Sergeant.
JOSEPH S. HILL, Sergeant of Co. C, was appointed
COMMISSARY SERGEANT of the Regiment, in place of John C.
Brock promoted. The officers in command, as well as others of the
Field, Staff and Line, take great pleasure in giving their uniform
testimony in favor of the good degree of intelligence, true bravery
and faithfulness of the afore-mentioned colored non-commissioned
officers.
EDWARD S. PERKINS, (white) of Athens, Pa., and Hospital
Steward, U.S. A., was assigned to this Regiment, March 11th, 1864. At
the battle of Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864, he was taken
prisoner by the enemy, and confined in Libby Prison until Feb. 5th,
1865, when he was paroled. Upon discharge of this Regiment he was
assigned to the 62nd U.S.C.T.