Memorial Day 2010 pictorial tribute to our 19th Century Vets

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The Great War in Europe delayed retirement for the aging Class of ’79 and provided a final stage for their services. Among the 'lifers,' one, Hunter Liggett, rose to the rank of Lieutenant General commanding 1st Army in the A.E.F. Three were major generals including A. L. Mills, F. H. French, and H.A. Greene along with 10 brigadiers, four of whom commanded divisions and brigades either stateside or in France.

 

Twenty-one of the Class of '79 retired as full bird colonels. Three extraordinary officers, Lloyd M. Brett, Thomas A. Cruse, and Albert L. Mills, were awarded the CMOH, the first two for Indian War and Mills for Spanish-American War heroism, while Brett added a DSM for the First War. Other graduates received foreign awards and honors from France, England, and Japan.

 

 

Space permits only a brief summary of the careers of the graduates as follows:

1.) Brigadier General Frederic V. Abbot, Mass. (1), Acting Chief Engineer USA, Colonel retired 5/10/1920.

2.) Major Walter S. Alexander, California (7), Artillery, resigned 11/22/04. Major.

3.) William E. Almy, D.C. (64), Cavalry, died in service 8/01/01.

4.) Brigadier General William D. Beach, NY, (24), c/o 176th Inf. Brigade A.E.F., awarded French Cross of the Legion of Honor & Croix de Guerre with palm, Colonel retired 6/18/20.

5.) 2nd Lieut. Guy M. Beardslee, NY (67), resigned 12/27/80.

6.) Brigadier General Theodore A. Bingham, Conn. (2), Major, Corps of Engineers, Brigadier General retired 7/12/04 for disability contracted in the line of duty.

7.) Brigadier General Lloyd M. Brett, CMOH, DSM, Legion of Honor, Croix de Guerre w/palm, Me. (34), Cavalry, c/o 160th Inf. Brigade, CMOH 2/7/1895 as 2nd Lieut., 2nd US Cavalry for most distinguished gallantry against hostile Sioux Indians near O’Fallon’s Creek, Montana, 1 April, 1880, by fearless exposure and dashing bravery in cutting off the Indian’s pony herd and greatly crippling the hostiles.

8.) 2nd Lieut. Lorenzo L.C. Brooks, Ia., (17), Cavalry, resigned 6/30/83.

9.) Major Edward H. Browne, Mich., (54), Infantry, in service 1902, subsequent history unknown.

10.) Colonel Thomas L. Casey, NY, (2), Corps of Engineers, Colonel retired 11/1/1912.

11.) Brigadier General Thomas Cruse, CMOH, Ky. (26), Quartermaster Corps, Brigadier general retired 1/8/18, CMOH 7/12/1892 as 2nd Lieut., 6th US Cavalry for distinguished conduct in action against hostile Apache Indians at the Big Dry Wash, Arizona 17 July, 1882, gallantry charging the enemy and also with his carbine compelling a party of them to keep under cover of their breastworks this being enabled to recover a soldier severely wounded.

12.) Colonel Frank L. Dodds, Pa., (20), Judge Advocate Corps, Colonel retired 12/8/18 by law.

13.) Major Robert W. Dowdy, Miss., (47), Infantry, Major retired 5/23/03 for disability contacted in line of duty, died 3/23/12.

14.) Colonel Arthur C. Ducat, Ill., (63), Infantry, died in service 3/8/13.

15.) Colonel Frank F. Eastman, Ill.,(50), Quartermaster Corps, Colonel retired 4/30/17.

16.) Colonel Gustav J. Feibeger, OH, (5), Corps of Engineers, in service as Professor USMA 1920.

17.) Colonel Walter L. Finley, Pa., (45), Cavalry, died in service 12/13/14.

18.) Brigadier General Frederick S. Foltz, Pa., (15), Cavalry, c/o 91st Division A.E.F., in service as Colonel 1920.

19.) Major General Francis H. French, Ind., (12), Infantry, c/o Philippine Department, Brigadier General retired 1/19/20.

20.) Colonel Geo. H. G., Gale, Me., (10), Cavalry, Engagements against Apaches, NM Terr., Brevet Major for distinguished gallantry in Philippine Insurrection, retired & recalled to duty July 1917, died in service 5/1/20.

21.) 2nd Lieut. Archie Gibson, Mo., (23), Cavalry, died in service 1/26/81.

22.) Colonel William W. Gibson, Ct., (6), Ordnance Dept., Published Professor USMA, Colonel retired 3/1/20.

23.) Major General Henry A. Greene, NY, (18), c/o Philippine Dept., Brigadier General retired 11/29/18, 2 photos.

24.) Colonel Charles H. Grierson, Ill., (33), Cavalry, Colonel retired 8/8/15.

25.) Captain Frank S. Harlow, Vt., (8), Artillery, died in service date unknown.

26.) 2nd Lieut. August F. Hewitt, NY, (38), Infantry, died in service 6/3/82.

27.) Colonel Daniel L. Howell, Ia., (53), Infantry, Colonel retired 8/30/17, recalled to active duty to 7/18/19.

28.) 1st Lieut. Guy E. Huse, NY, (21), Cavalry, resigned 9/1/86, died 4/30/93.

29.) Brigadier General James A. Irons, Pa.,(49), Infantry, Military Observer and Attaché to Japan, c/o 17th Infantry Div., Colonel retired 7/1/20.

30.) 1st Lieut. Micah J. Jenkins, SC, (31), Cavalry, resigned 3/1/86, Participated in Cuban campaign, Spanish-American War as Major 1st US Volunteer Cavalry; died 10/17/12.

31.) Unidentified, pub possibly Brigadier General John A. Johnston, Pa., (23), built first American tank America, c/o 34th Infantry Div. A.E.F.

32.) Colonel Frank B. Jones, Miss., (59), Infantry, Colonel retired 2/1/18.

33.) 2nd Lieut. Allen R. Jordan, SC, (29), Cavalry, died in service 12/13/82.

34.) Major Benjamin W. Leavell, OH, (55), Infantry, died after 1902.

35.) Lt. Colonel Thomas J. Lewis, La., (43), Cavalry, Philippine service, Lt. Colonel retired 12/1/13 for disability contracted in line of duty; died 1/16/20.

36.) Capt. James A. Leyden, Tenn., (32), Infantry, died in service 4/10/97.

37.) Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, DSM., Pa., (41), Infantry, Major General 3/1/17 c/o 1st US Army Corps, A.E.F., Lieutenant General 10/16/18 c/o 1st US Army, A.E.F. during Argonne-Meuse Offensive; in service 1920.

38.) Colonel James Lockett, Ga., (39), Cavalry, Colonel retired 6/30/19.

39.) Capt. James O. MacKay, N. Scotia, (19), Cavalry, Captain retired 7/10/00 for disability contracted in line of duty.

40.) Brigadier General John S. Mallory, Va., (56), Infantry, Colonel retired 12/30/18.

41.) Colonel Willis T. May, Ind., (57), Infantry, Colonel retired 3/25/15.

42.) Colonel Charles M. McClure, Ill., (51), Infantry, died in service 11/19/13.

43.) Brigadier General Samuel W. Miller, Pa., (58), Infantry, Commandant of Infantry School, discharged for disability 3/19/18.

44.) Major General Albert L. Mills, CMOH, NY, (37), Cavalry, CMOH 7/28/02 for distinguished gallantry in action near Santiago de Cuba 1 July 1898 in encouraging those near by him by his bravery and coolness after being shot through the head and entirely without sight. Died in service 7/14/16.

45.) 1st Lieut. Christopher C. Miner, Ct., (48), Infantry, dismissed 9/30/91.

46.) Colonel Charles R. Noyes, Mass., (28), Infantr, in service Jan. 1920.

47.) 1st Lieut. Alonzo O’Brien, Va., (30), Cavalry, died in service 12/12/86.

48.) 2nd Lieut. Alfred M. Ogle, Oh., (27), Infantry, resigned 7/1/85.

49.) 2nd Lieut., Percy Parker, Mass., (62), Infantry, resigned 7/8/82, Col. & AIG Mass. NG, 2 photos.

50.) Colonel John S. Parke, Tenn., (42), Infantry, Colonel retired 9/20/15.

51.) Unknown, possibly Col. Edwin P. Pendleton (22).

52.) 1st Lieut. John M. Porter, Ala., (13), Dropped 11/30/83, died 1/23/08.

53.) Major William B. Reynolds, Wash., (46), Infantry, retired 4/16/01.

54.) 1st Lieut. Samuel C. Robertson, Va., (36), Cavalry, resigned 6/30/93, died 8/30/93.

55.) 1st Lieut. James E. Runcie, Ia., (9), Artillery, retired 3/2294 for disability contracted in line of duty, Major 1st Ohio Vol. Cav. Spanish-American War.

56.) Capt. Marion B. Saffold, Ala., (61), KIA 10/8/99 at Cavite, Philippine Islands as Capt., 16th Infantry.

57.) Colonel William A. Shunk, Ind., (11), Cavalry, Campaign Medals for Indian Wars, Philippine War, Cuban Service, in service 1919.

58.) Captain Edmund D. Smith, Ct., (14), Infantry, DOW 2/5/00 rec’d in action 2/4/00 near Ft. Amia, Philippine Islands as Capt., 19th Infantry.

59.) Capt. Charles L. Steele, Miss. (52), Infantry, died in service 1/18/00.

60.) Major Charles P. Stivers, La., (40), Commissary Dept., died in service 7/13/11.

61.) Colonel Charles W. Taylor, NY, (60), Cavalry, Colonel retired 10/26/16 for disability contracted in line of duty.

62.) Major Walter A. Thurston, Ala. (66), Infantry, Major retired 7/31/05, died 3/13/11.

63.) Colonel Curtis M. Townsend, NY, (4), Corps of Engineers, Colonel retired 2/15/20.

64.) Colonel Charles M. Truitt, Ky., (35), Infantry, Colonel retired 2/20/16.

65.) 1st Lieut. Henry D. Waite, NY, (44), Cavalry, retired 6/6/94, Capt. 1st Ohio Vol. Cav. Spanish-American War.

66.) Unknown, possibly 1st Lieut. Luther S. Welborne (16).

67.) 2nd Lieut. N. J. Whitehead, NJ, (65), Infantry, resigned 1/1/83.

68.)Fred Cachees, not found in Biographical Register.

69.) ? Smith, not Edmund.

1st Lieut. George Leroy Converse, OH, 1880 graduate, WIA at Big Dry Wash, AZ, 17 July 1882.

70.) Lt. N. Loder, Not found in Biographical Register.

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D: Thanks for the tip off...a very nice item with lots of possibilities and looking forward to seeing where this thread goes.....

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Spanish-American War African American Buglers ca 1898

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Dedication of the Soldier’s Monument - November 3,1909. The gentlemen standing in the front two rows are veterans of the Civil War. The women in the third row are wives or widows of the veterans. The “Sentinel” or Civil War Monument was erected by the Grand Army of the Republic. Zoia Monuments mounted the statue on its base. The symbols of the infantry, cavalry, navy, and marines are carved on the sides. Over time it became the memorial to veterans of all wars

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Soldiers from the 8th Cavalry Regiment sit alongside a hill. During the Spanish-American War, members of the 8th Regiment traveled to Cuba to secure the island.

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Officers and crew Civil War Gunboat "Agawan"

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Civil War Gunboat "Mendota" on James River

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In memory of those who fought to preserve the Union. Pictured below is the original Color Guard of the 2nd Wisconsin (1862) of the famed Iron Brigade.

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Even though they fought under a different flag, they to were Americans.

 

9th Mississippi Infantry CSA, Pensacola (Florida) 1861:

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Here's a favorite from my collection, Captain George C. Starr who commanded Company D, 3rd United States Colored Cavalry. He was killed in action while leading his company in a cavalry fight near Benton, Mississippi, on May 14, 1864.

 

 

 

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Here are veterans of the 114th Ohio Volunteer Infantry taken in 1891. Organized September 11, 1862, under Colonel John Cradlebaugh, in December it joined Sherman's expedition against Vicksburg. The Regiment participated in the assault at Chickasaw Bayou, and in January moved with the army upon Arkansas Post. In the spring of 1863 it remained in camp at Young's Point and Milliken's Bend, losing over 100 men by sickness. The Regiment joined Grant's movement around Vicksburg, and participated in the battles of Champion Hills, Black River Bridge and the Siege of Vicksburg. After the surrender it moved to Louisiana and Texas and remained in active service there until January, 1865, when it was ordered to Florida. It soon returned to Texas, and in July returned to Ohio and was mustered out.

 

My great-great grandfather, Robert Bowland/Bowlin, is at the far left on the front row (kneeling).

 

 

 

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Family Picture of my Great Great Uncle Sgt John R Corr 41st Alabama Inf. Picture was taken around 1900 he was wearing his uniform with ribbon. Uncle John was on the Board of Reg for the United Confederate Veterans Camp Pickens here in Pickens County Alabama


Pictured with him is his wife and kids and grandkids. John died 1903 and was buried in his uniform in a coffin he built and stored in the barn loft , family records say he built the coffin around 1890. John had 4 brothers that also served in the Army of the Confederacy , 1 killed others died in POW camps Elmira NY, Champ Chase Ohio

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My great-great-great uncle Charles N Lewis, served at Bull Run 1 all the way to Appomattox Court House. His older brother George H Lewis died after Antietam.

 

3rd Reg Conn. Inf. Co. B

1st Reg. Conn. Calvary Co. K

28th Reg. Conn. Inf. Co. G

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US Naval Academy Band. ca 1880