The story of the Thirty-Third N. Y. S. Vols / or two years campaigning in Virginia and Maryland

by David Wright Judd

FIRST LIEUTENANT OTIS COLE,

Co. H, was born in Perinton, Monroe Co., Sept. 14th, 1834. At nineteen years of age, entered the Rochester University, remaining there nearly two years. Returning home, engaged in farming and stock growing until twenty-four years of age, then became employed two years on the Michigan Southern railroad. Returning home again, engaged in nursery and vineyard business until August 27th, 1862, when he enlisted as a private in a body of recruits for the Thirty-third. Was commissioned First Lieutenant, October 13th, and assigned to Co. H. Remained with the Company until Jan. 27th, when he was appointed A. A. G., First Brigade, Howe’s Division. Served in this capacity, and also as Acting Brigade Commissary, until March 23d. April 14th, was transferred to General Russell’s Staff.