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Record of the Officers of the 15th
Cavalry AUER, MICHAEL, late First Lieutenant, 12th
Infantry; mustered in as First Lieutenant, Company A, this regiment, July 11,
1863; as Captain, to date July 24, 1863; captured, March 10, 1864; paroled, no
date; dismissed, May 23, 1864; dismissal revoked, August 30, 1865; mustered in
as Major; to date November 19, 1864; discharged, to date March 6 1865; not
commissioned First Lieutenant; commissioned Captain, November 20, 1863, with
rank from July 24, 1863, original; Major, November 9, 1864, with rank from
August 30, 1864, vice Roessle, promoted. BANNING, WALTER V., Sergeant, 8th Cavalry; commissioned,
not mustered, Second Lieutenant, this regiment, December 28, 1863, with rank
from December 26, 1863, vice Whitlock, resigned BARTRAM, NELSON. B., late Lieutenant-Colonel, 17th
Infantry; appointed Lieutenant-Colonel, this regiment, July 11, 1863; resigned,
September 10, 1863; subsequent service in 20th U.S. Colored Infantry; not
commissioned. BEHAN, THOMAS J., late Captain, 12th Infantry; borne as
First Lieutenant on the muster-in roll of Company I, this regiment; reported
absent; no further record; not commissioned. BEMAN, JOHN B., age 22 years; enrolled July 28, 1863, at
Caroline to serve three years; mustered in as Private, Company G, August 25,
1863; reported Sergeant on the rolls for August 31, 1864; promoted First
Sergeant, no date; mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company D, May 16, 1865;
transferred to 2nd Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; commissioned Second
Lieutenant, June 17, 1865, with rank from March 9, 1865, vice Miller, promoted. BIGELOW, JEFFERSON C., age 22 years; enrolled at Albany to
serve three years, and mustered in as Captain, Company C, August 3, 1863; as
Major, May 9, 1865; mustered out, June 27, 1865, at Cloud's Mills, Va.;
commissioned Captain, November 20, 1863, with rank from August 30, 1863,
original; Major, May 10, 1865, with rank from May 8, 1865, vice Roessle,
promoted BIGELOW, SILAS S., age 24 years; enrolled July 27, 1863, at
Canandaigua to serve three years; mustered in as Sergeant, Company D, August 1,
1863; returned to ranks, no date; transferred to Company C, October 3, 1863;
promoted First Sergeant, October 14. 1863; mustered in as Second Lieutenant,
October 6, 1864; as First Lieutenant, February 12, 1865; transferred to 2d
Provisional Cavalry. June 17, 1865; commissioned Second Lieutenant, November 9,
1864, with rank from October 5, 1864, vice Shelden, promoted; First Lieutenant,
February 15, 1865, with rank from February 12, 1865, vice Finch, promoted. BOEHM, PETER M.. Private, general service, U. S. Army;
mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company K, this regiment. March 1, 1865;
wounded, April 1, 1865; discharged, October 4, 1865; medal of honor;
commissioned Second Lieutenant. March 14. 1865, with rank from March 3, 1865,
vice Hunter, deceased. BOYER, WALLIS M., late First Lieutenant, 5th Cavalry;
mustered in as Captain. Company C, this regiment. August 26, 1863; dismissed,
September 7, 1864; dismissal revoked, August 17, 1868, and honorably discharged,
to date September 14, 1864; commissioned Captain, November 20, 1863, with rank
from August 26, 1863, original. CAMERON, Jr., ROBERT, age 20 years; enrolled July 23, 1861, at Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as Private, Company B, 3rd Cavalry, July 30, 1861; promoted Sergeant, July 9, 1863; mustered in as First Lieutenant, Company D, this regiment, October 5, 1863; mustered out, December 17, 1864. at Kingston, Va.; commissioned First Lieutenant, November 20, 1863, with rank
from October 5, 1863, original. CAMPBELL, DUNCAN McDOUGALD, late First Lieutenant, 24th
Infantry; enrolled January 5, 1864, at Lysander to serve three years; mustered
in as Second Lieutenant, Company L, this regiment, January 15, 1864; wounded
near Winchester, Va., in October, 1864; transferred to 2d Provisional Cavalry,
June 17, 1865; commissioned Second Lieutenant, February 4, 1864, with rank from
January 6. 1864, original. CARPENTER, WILLIAM, age 25 years; enrolled April 23, 1861,
at Oneida to serve two years; mustered in as Corporal, Company I, 3d Infantry,
May 14, 1861; promoted Sergeant, May 11, 1862; discharged, May 21, 1863, at
Albany, N.Y.; again enrolled at Vernon to serve three years, and mustered in as
Private, Company M, this regiment, December 22, 1863; promoted First Sergeant,
March 23, 1865; mustered in as Second Lieutenant, to date February 12, 1865;
transferred to 2d Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; commissioned Second
Lieutenant, February 15, 1865, with rank from February 12, 1865, vice Griswold,
declined. CLARK, COURTLAND, late First Lieutenant, 12th Infantry;
mustered in as First Lieutenant and Commissary of Subsistence, this regiment,
January 20, 1864; mustered out, June 26, 1865, at Cloud's Mills, Va.;
commissioned First Lieutenant and Commissary of Subsistence, February 4, 1864,
with rank from January 6, 1864, original. COLGROVE, ORSON R., age 32 years; enrolled June 30, 1861,
at Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as Private, Company B, 3rd
Cavalry, July 30, 1861; promoted Sergeant, same date; First Sergeant, no date;
mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company B, this regiment, August 8, 1863; as
Captain, Company D, August 26, 1863; discharged, December 24, 1864, at Kingston,
Va.; commissioned Second Lieutenant, November 20, 1863, with rank from July 30,
1863, original; Captain, November 20, 1863, with rank from August 26, 1863,
original. COPPINGER, JOHN J., Captain, 14th U.S. Infantry; mustered
in at Winchester, Va., as Colonel, this regiment, January 27, 1865; mustered
out, June 29, 1865; see 189th Infantry; commissioned Colonel, January 26, 1865,
with rank from January 19, 1865, vice Richardson, resigned. DEVER, ANTHONY, age 34 years; enrolled at Rochester to
serve three years, and mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company F, October 17,
1863; resigned, May 24, 1864; not commissioned. DICKINSON, ORLANDO F, age 43 years; enrolled April 25,
1861, at Lockport to serve two years; mustered in as Private, Company A, 28th
Infantry, May 22, 1861; promoted Sergeant, August 6, 1861; returned to ranks,
January 20, 1862; captured in action, May 25, 1862, at Winchester. Va.; paroled,
November 26, 1862; mustered out with company, June 2, 1863, at Albany, N.Y.;
again enrolled July 2, 1863, at Lockport to serve three years; mustered in as
First Sergeant, Company E, this regiment, August 15, 1863; as Second Lieutenant,
Company B, November 13, 1864; mustered out, June 28, 1865, at Cloud's Mills,
Va.; commissioned Second Lieutenant, November 9, 1864, with rank from November
1, 1864, vice Hatch, not mustered ELLICOTT, GEORGE M., late First Lieutenant, 28th Infantry;
mustered in as Captain, Company E, this regiment, August 15, 1863; as Major,
June 15, 1865; mustered out, June 29, 1865; commissioned Captain, November 20,
1863, with rank from August 13, 1863, original; Major, June 17, 1865, with rank
from June 9, 1865, vice Auer, discharged. FILLMORE, ISAAC 0., commissioned, not mustered, Chaplain,
May 18, 1864, with rank from April 16, 1864, original. FINCH. RICHMOND, age 24 years; enrolled August 1, 1861, at
Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as Sergeant, Company I, 3d Cavalry,
August 28, 1861; promoted Quartermaster-Sergeant, August 23, 1862; mustered in
as Second Lieutenant, Company I, this regiment, January 18, 1864; as First
Lieutenant, Company B, November 14, 1864; as Captain, Company G, to date
February 15, 1865; mustered out, March 22, 1865, at Harper's Ferry, Va.;
commissioned Second Lieutenant, February 4, 1864, with rank from January 6,
1864, original; First Lieutenant, September 16, 1864, with rank from July 8,
1864, vice Shearer, assassinated; Captain, February 15, 1865, with rank from
February 12, 1865, vice Hurd, mustered out. FLINT, ADAM S., reported as Second Lieutenant on the
muster-in roll of Company I; no further record; not commissioned. FOOTE, JOHN B., late Second Lieutenant, 12th Infantry
appointed Adjutant, this regiment, June 12, 1863; declined. FRAZIER, JOHN W., age 18 years; enrolled at Syracuse to
serve three years, and mustered in as Private, Company L, December 10, 1863;
captured in action, June 2, 1864; paroled, no date; mustered in as Second
Lieutenant, Company E, April 21, 1865; mustered out, June 28, 1865, at Cloud's
Mills, Va.; commissioned Second Lieutenant, March 25, 1865, with rank of same
date, vice Stanton, promoted. FULLER, EDWARD, age 23 years; enrolled January 7, 1864, at
Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company M,
January 14, 1864; wounded, July 17, 1864; resigned, December 17, 1864;
commissioned Second Lieutenant, January 16, 1864, with rank from January 6,
1864, original. GALLAGHER, JOHN, age 22 years; enrolled May 1, 1861, at
Liverpool to serve two years; mustered in as Private, Company F, 12th infantry,
May 13, 1861; promoted Corporal, July 10, 1861; Sergeant, November 1, 1861;
transferred to Company H, February 3, 1862; to Company G, December 14, 1862;
mustered out with company, May 17, 1863, at Elmira, N.Y.; again enrolled
September 4, 1863, at Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as
Quartermaster-Sergeant, Company H, this regiment, September 5, 1863; as Second
Lieutenant, Company F, April 16, 1865; transferred to 2d Provisional Cavalry,
June 17, 1865; commissioned Second Lieutenant, February 15, 1865, with rank from
February 12, 1865, vice Tarcott, promoted GRIFFIS, EDSON, age …. years; enrolled January 6, 1864,
at Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company H,
January 8, 1864; resigned, January 7, 1865; commissioned Second Lieutenant,
January 8, 1864, with rank from January 6, 1864, vice Hurd, promoted. GRISWOLD, HEMAN H., age 23 years; enrolled at Westmoreland
to serve three years, and mustered in as Private, Company M, January 9, 1864;
transferred to 2d Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; commissioned, not
mustered, declined, Second Lieutenant, August 26, 1864, with rank of same date,
vice Fuller, resigned. HALSTED, MILTON A., age 23 years; enrolled at Elmira to
serve three years, and mustered in as Assistant Surgeon, January 20, 1864;
transferred to 2nd Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; commissioned Assistant
Surgeon, February 4, 1864, with rank from January 6, 1864, original. HAMPTON, CHARLES G., age 19 years; enrolled September 28,
1861, at Brockport to serve three years; mustered in as Private, Company H, 8th
Cavalry, October 21, 1861; promoted Corporal, February 14, 1863; Sergeant,
August 11, 1863; mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company D, this regiment,
October 5, 1863; wounded and captured in action near Upperville, Va., February
20, 1864; paroled, March 1, 1865; mustered in as Captain, Company G, April 11,
1865 ; discharged, May is, 1865; commissioned Second Lieutenant, November 20,
1863, with rank from October 5, 1863, original; Captain, April 11, 1865, with
rank from February 13, 1865, vice Maxwell, not mustered. HATCH, LORENZO W., age 18 years; enrolled May 9. 1861, to
serve two years; mustered in as Private, Company G, 19th Infantry, subsequently
3rd Artillery, May 22, 1861; discharged, May 22, 1863; again enrolled July 1,
1863, at Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as Corporal, Company A, this
regiment, August 8, 1863; promoted Sergeant, January 1, 1864; First Sergeant,
March 7, 1864; wounded in action, November 1, 1864, at Green Spring Run, Va.;
died, of his wounds, same date; commissioned, not mustered, Second Lieutenant,
November 9, 1864, with rank from October 14, 1864, vice Rullfson, promoted. HATHAWAY, LEONARD F., late First Lieutenant, 23d Infantry;
mustered in as Captain, Company F, this regiment, August 26, 1863; transferred
to 2nd Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; commissioned Captain, November 20,
1863, with rank from August 26, 1863, original. HEGGIE, ROSWELL H., age 22 years; enrolled August 11, 1863,
at Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as First Sergeant, Company G,
August 26, 1863; as Second Lieutenant, October 10, 1864; dismissed, July 17,
1865; commissioned Second Lieutenant, September 16, 1864, with rank from July 8,
1864, vice Banning, not mustered. HERRON, JOSEPH, late Second Lieutenant, 14th Infantry;
mustered in as First Lieutenant Company H, this regiment, September 5, 1863;
discharged, December 28, 1863; enrolled at Syracuse to serve three years, and
mustered in as Private, Battery B, 1st Artillery, February 26, 1864; wounded, no
date; sent to hospital, July 12, 1864; no further record; commissioned First
Lieutenant, November 20, 1863, with rank from September 5, 1863, original. HICKS, JOHN S., age 23 years; enrolled at Syracuse to serve
three years, and mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company G, August 26, 1863;
as Captain, Company K, October 15, 1863; dismissed, July 29, 1864; dismissal
revoked, September 17, 1864; transferred to 2d Provisional Cavalry, June 17,
1865; commissioned Second Lieutenant, November 20, 1863, with rank from August
26, 1865, original; Captain, November 20, 1863, with rank from October 5, 1863,
original. HOLOHAN, JAMES, age 23 years; enrolled July 27, 1863, at
Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as Private, Company B, July 29, 1863;
promoted First Sergeant, no date; mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company C,
February 18, 1865; transferred to 2d Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865;
commissioned Second Lieutenant, February 15, 1865, with rank from February vice
Bigelow, promoted HUNTER, SAMUEL, late Captain, 168th Infantry; mustered in
as Second Lieutenant, Company K, this regiment, January 8, 1864; died, of
disease, February 26, 1865, at Davenport, Ia.; commissioned Second Lieutenant,
January 8, 1864, with rank from January 6, 1864, vice Kraft, resigned. HURD, BURRITT N., age 18 years; enrolled July 23, 1861, at
Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as Private, Company B, 3rd Cavalry,
July 30, 1861; promoted Sergeant, February 20, 1862; mustered in as Second
Lieutenant, Company H, this regiment, September 5, 1863; as First Lieutenant,
Company G, December 26, 1863; as Captain, November 1, 1864; mustered out,
December 12, 1864, at Winchester, Va.; commissioned Second Lieutenant, November
20, 1863, with rank from September 5,1863, original; First Lieutenant, December
28, 1863, with rank from December 26, 1863, vice Krum, resigned; Captain,
November 9, 1864, with rank from September 7, 1864, vice Boyer, discharged. HYDE, ROBERT H. S., late Captain, 109th Infantry; mustered
in as Major, this regiment, December 7, 1863; transferred to 2d Provisional
Cavalry, June 17, 1865; commissioned Major, November 20, 1863, with rank of same
date, original. JOHNSON, EDGAR F., age 35 years; enrolled August 4, 1863,
at Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as First Sergeant, Company F,
August 26, 1863; as Second Lieutenant, Company A, to date November 12, 1864; as
First Lieutenant, Company F, May 19, 1865; mustered out, June 27, 1865, at
Clouds Mills, Va.; commissioned Second Lieutenant, November 9, 1864, with rank
of same date, vice Phillips, discharged; First Lieutenant, February 15, 1865,
with rank from February 12, 1865, vice Skiff, promoted. KRAFT, LEVI, age 21 years; enrolled at Syracuse to serve
three years, and mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company K, October 15, 1863;
resigned, December 11, 1863; commissioned Second Lieutenant, November 20. 1863,
with rank from October 5, 1863, original. KRUM, HENRY S., age 24 years; enrolled August 11, 1862, at Caroline to serve three years; mustered in as First Sergeant, Company A, 109th Infantry, August 12, 1862; as
First Lieutenant, Company G, this regiment August 26, 1863; resigned,
November 30, 1863; commissioned First Lieutenant, November 20, 1863, with rank
from August 26, 1863, original. LA BEFF, JOSEPH, age 25 years; enrolled at Albany to serve
three years; mustered in as First Lieutenant, Company A, July 24, 1863;
resigned, November 30, 1863; commissioned First Lieutenant, November 20, 1863
with rank from July 24, 1863, original. LESTER, JERRY, age 29 years; enrolled at Syracuse to serve
three years, and mustered in as First Lieutenant, Company K, October 15, 1863;
mustered out, June 28, 1865 at Cloud's Mills, Va.; commissioned First
Lieutenant, November 20, 1863 with rank from October 5, 1863, original. LOYDON, MARSHALL M., late First Lieutenant, 136th Infantry;
mustered in as Captain, Company L, this regiment, January 20, 1864; died, of
typhoid fever, October 5,1864, at Mayville, N.Y.; commissioned Captain, February
4, 1864, with rank from January 6, 1864, original. LYON, CHARLES H., age 22 years; enrolled April 17, 1861, at New York city to serve one month; mustered in as Private, Company A, 7th Militia, April 26, 1861; mustered out with company, June 3, 1861, at New York city; enrolled at New York city to serve thirty days, and mustered in as Private, Company A, 7th Militia, June 16, 1863; mustered out with company, July 20, 1863, at New York city; enrolled at Harper's Ferry, Va., to serve three years, and mustered in as First Lieutenant, Company M, this regiment, January 8, 1864; wounded in action, November 1, 1864, at Green Spring Run, V.A.; mustered out; June 28, 1865, at Cloud's Mills, V.A.; Captain, NY. Volunteers, by brevet; commissioned First Lieutenant, January 16, 1864, with rank from January 6, 1864, original; First Lieutenant and Adjutant, not mustered, June 17, 1865, with rank from June 7, 1865, vice Mann, discharged. MANN, FREDERICK, age 25 years; enrolled May 1, 1861, at Geneva to serve two years; mustered in as Corporal, Company H, 33rd Infantry, May 22, 1861 returned to ranks,
September 1, 1861 , mustered out with company, June 2, 1863 at Geneva, N. Y.;
again enrolled July 18 1863, at Geneva to serve three years, mustered in as
Sergeant, Company C, August 8, 1863; promoted Sergeant Major, same date;
mustered in as First Lieutenant and Adjutant, July 1, 1864; mustered out, June
27, 1865, at Cloud's Mills, Va.; commissioned First Lieutenant and Adjutant, May
31, 1864, with rank from May 22, 1864, vice Tuttle, resigned. MAXWELL, FREDERICK J., late Second Lieutenant 3rd Cavalry;
mustered in as First Lieutenant, Company E, this regiment, July 21, 1863;
resigned, February 13, 1865; commissioned First Lieutenant, November 20, 1863,
with rank from July 21, 1863, original; Captain, not mustered, February 15,
1865, with rank from February 12, 1865, vice Colgrove, mustered out MAYNARD, HENRY A., age 20 years; enrolled August 15, 1863,
at Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as Private, Company G, August 26,
1863; transferred to Company H, in 1863; promoted Sergeant and First Sergeant,
no dates; returned to Sergeant, April 23, 1864; mustered in as Second
Lieutenant, January 18, 1865; mustered out, June 28, 1865, at Cloud's Mills,
Va.; commissioned Second Lieutenant, January 26, 1865, with rank from January
18,1865, vice Griffis, resigned. McCORNELL, MORRIS J., late Captain, 1st Mounted Rifles;
mustered in as First Lieutenant, Company L, this regiment, January 20, 1864; as
Captain, November 12, 1864; mustered out, June 28, 1865, at Cloud's Mills, Va.;
Major, N. Y. Volunteers, by brevet; commissioned First Lieutenant, February 4,
1864, with rank from January 6, 1864, original; Captain, November 9, 1864, with
rank from October 5, 1864, vice Loydon, deceased. MILLER, EDGAR L, age 23 years; enrolled July 17, 1863, at
Syracuse to serve three years; mustered in as First Sergeant, Company D, August
26, 1863; as Second Lieutenant, Company I, November 1, 1864; as First
Lieutenant, Company D, March 9, 1865; transferred to 2nd Provisional Cavalry,
June 17, 1865; commissioned Second Lieutenant, November 9, 1864, with rank from
October 14, 1864 TRUESDELL, GEORGE L, age 34 years; enrolled at Harper's
Ferry. W. Va., to serve three years, and mustered in as First Lieutenant,
Company I, January 18, 1864; as Captain, Company G, May 8, 1865; mustered out,
June 28, 1865, at Cloud's Mills, Va.; commissioned First Lieutenant, February 4,
1864, with rank from January 6, 1864, original; Captain, June 17, 1865, with
rank from May 8, 1865, vice Bigelow, promoted. TRULL. EDWARD R., age --- years; en-rolled June 12, 1863,
at Rochester to serve three years; mustered in as First Lieutenant and
Quartermaster, June 15, 1863; mustered out, June 30, 1865, at Cloud's Mills,
Va.; commissioned First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster, November 20,
1863, with rank from June 12, 1863, original. TUTTLE, SIDNEY, age 29 years; enrolled at Albany to serve
three years, and mustered in as First Lieutenant and Adjutant, June 20, 1863;
resigned, May 22, 1864; commissioned First Lieutenant and Regimental Adjutant,
November 20, 1863, with rank from June 20, 1863, original. WALL, JOHN C., late Assistant Surgeon, 164th Infantry;
mustered in as Assistant Surgeon, this regiment, May 25. 1864; transferred to
2nd Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; commissioned Assistant Surgeon, May 16,
1864, with rank from May 3, 1864, vice Robinson, deceased. WALWORTH, SETH B., late First Lieutenant, 14th Infantry,
and Sergeant, 5th Pa. Cavalry; mustered in as Second Lieutenant, Company E, this
regiment, March 3, 1864; as First Lieutenant, Company G, November 12, 1864;
discharged for disability, July 27, 1865, commissioned Second Lieutenant,
February 6, 1864, with rank from January 30, 1864, vice Ranney, discharged;
First Lieutenant, November 9, 1864, with rank from September 7, 1864, vice Hurd.
promoted. WELLER, WILLIAM F., age 34 years; enrolled August 14, 1862,
at Syracuse to serve three years, as of Company K, 3rd Cavalry; transferred to
Company B, no date; mustered in as First Lieutenant, Company H, this regiment,
February 10, 1864; as Captain, Company D, to date June 18, 1865; transferred to
the 2nd Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; commissioned First Lieutenant,
December 28, 1863, with rank from December 26, 1863, vice Herron, discharged;
Captain, June 17, 1865, with rank from May 8, 1865, vice Hicks, dismissed. WHITLOCK, WILLIAM, age 22 years; enrolled at Rochester to
serve three years, and mustered in as Second Lieu-tenant, Company F, August 29;
1863; transferred to Company G, no date; resigned, December 11,1863;
commissioned Second Lieutenant, November 20, 1863, with rank from August 26,
1863, original. WOOD, JOSEPH H., Second Lieutenant, 6th U. S. Cavalry;
mustered in as Major, this regiment, September 16, 1863; discharged for
promotion to Lieutenant-Colonel, 2nd Mounted Rifles, April 14, 1865;
commissioned Major, November 20, 1863, with rank from September 16, 1863,
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