SECOND LIEUT. SHERMAN P. HAND.
Second Lieutenant Sherman P. Hand of Co. E. This officer was taken prisoner by the enemy at the battle of the Mine before Petersburg, July 30th, 1864. He was honorably discharged from the service of the United States, upon acceptance of resignation by order of the War Department, May 4th, 1865.
CAPT. HORACE F. BURR.
Captain Horace F. Burr, commander of Co. F, is a native of Charlestown, Mass. Previous to entering the United States Army, he was a seaman, and had passed two years at sea in the ship "Panther," commanded by Capt. Garnett. He volunteered Sept. 9th, 1862, as a Private in Co. E, 47th Mass. Infantry. His Regiment occupied the defences of New Orleans after the capture of the city. He received the appointment of Captain of this Regiment, April 13th, 1864, and was assigned to the command of Co. F. He was present with his Company in all its duties and engagements of an active field service from the commencement of Grant's Wilderness Campaign to the close of the war and the final discharge of this Regiment. He also served as a member of General Court Martial, at Headquarters 1st Brig. 4th Div. 9th Corps. This officer, whose Company won true distinction on account of good discipline, excellent deportment and bravery in action, is greatly esteemed.
He has taken part in the following actions, viz.: Wilderness, May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1864; Spotsylvania, May 7th to 15th, 1864; Tolopotomy Creek, May 19th and 20th, 1864; North Anna, May 22nd, and 23rd, 1864; Cold Harbor, June 1st to 3rd, 1864; Old Church, June 10th, 1864; Siege of Petersburg, June 18th, 1864; Mine before Petersburg, July 30th, 1864; Weldon Railroad, Aug. 19th and 20th, 1864; Poplar Grove Church, Sept. 29th and 30th, 1864; Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864; heavy skirmish on the Bermuda Front, in Dec. 1864; Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3d, 1865.
FIRST LIEUT. A. A. SHEDD.
First Lieutenant A. A. Shedd, of Co. F, is a native of Lowel, Mass. His ancestors participated actively in the wars of the Revolution and of 1812; and his brother, who was associated with him in the same command during this struggle, continued in the service, as a Veteran, to its close. The Lieutenant volunteered Aug. 7th, 1862, in Co. B, 39th Mass. Infantry, and was promoted to Corporal of his Company on the Color Guard, July, 1863. He received the appointment of First Lieutenant of this Regiment, April 2d, 1864, and was assigned to Co. F, with which he returned to the field. He is highly spoken of for his great gallantry at the battle of Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864, in which he was engaged as Aid, on the staff of Brig. Gen. H. G. Thomas. In this action his horse was shot from under him. This officer has served as Acting Assistant Inspector General of 1st Brig. and 2nd Brig. 4th Div. 9th Corps; as A.A.D.C. on the General's staff 3d Brig. 1st Div. 25th Corps, and Acting Ordinance Officer 1st Div. 25th Corps. He discharged the duty of these positions with entire satisfaction, and is much esteemed for his executive ability and true gentlemanly character.
He has been in the following actions, viz.: Skirmish on the Rapidan, Oct., 1863; Mine Run, Nov. 27th, 1863; Wilderness, May 4th to 7th, 1864; Spotsylvania, May 7th to 15th, 1864; Tolopotomy Creek, May 19th and 20th, 1864; North Anna, May 22nd and 23rd, 1864; Cold Harbor, June 1st to 3rd, 1864; Old Church, June 10th, 1864; Siege of Petersburg, June 18th, 1864; Mine before Petersburg, July 30th, 1864; Weldon Railroad, Aug. 19th and 20th, 1864; Poplar Grove Church, Sept. 29th and 30th, 1864; Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864; heavy skirmish on Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, and capture of Richmond, April 3d, 1865.
CAPT. A. D. WRIGHT.[4]
Capt. A. D. Wright, commander of Co. G, is a native of Elkland, Tioga county, Pa., and whose grand-father was a soldier of the war of 1812. He enlisted, Aug. 8th, 1862, as a Private in Co. A, 149th Pa. Vols. For bravery he was promoted to Sergeant in his Co. He is particularly mentioned, in connection with this organization, for his bravery and distinguished services. He was appointed Captain in this Regt., April 13th, 1864, and assigned to the command of Co. G. At the battle of the Mine before Petersburg, July 30th, 1864, he received a severe wound in his right arm above the elbow. He was greatly complimented for his gallantry in this action, in which he captured, with his own hands, a Rebel Flag, and brought it successfully from the field. The Brigade Commander is pleased to refer to this capture in his report of the Regiment. Although greatly debilitated by reason of his wound, and his arm yet in a sling, he bravely led his Company in the battle of Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th ensuing. He served in command of the Provost Guards of Manchester, Va., after the capture of Richmond and the occupation of Manchester by the Union forces. This officer, whose command has always preserved a good name for discipline and gallantry, is known for his fine ability, bravery and moral rectitude.