The story of the Thirty Eighth regiment of Massachusetts volunteers

by George Whitefield Powers

Discharged, Nov. 23, 1863, at Baton Rouge, La., to accept a commission in Corps d’Afrique.

Enlisted while regiment was in service; transferred to 26th Massachusetts, June 25, 1865.

Enlisted while regiment was in service; transferred to 26th Massachusetts, June 25, 1865.

COLORED UNDER-COOKS.

Killed, May 3, 1864, on Red River, at capture of steamer “City Belle.”

Transferred to 26th Massachusetts, June 25, 1865.

COMPANY D.

CAPTAINS.

Promoted Captain, and transferred from Co. C, Nov. 1, 1862; discharged March 4, 1863.

Promoted 1st Lieutenant, March 8, 1863; promoted Captain, and transferred from Company H, Oct. 14, 1863; received sun-stroke on march to Clinton, June, 1863; mustered out, July, 1865.