SECOND LIEUT. S. P. BUTLER.
Second Lieut. S. P. Butler, assigned to Co. G, to occupy vacancy made by death of Second Lieut. Armstrong, is a native of Pharsalia, N.Y. Several of his ancestors held commissioned offices in the Army of the Revolutionary War, in which they also distinguished themselves by a number of brave acts. The Lieutenant entered the service as First Lieutenant of Co. C, 34th N.Y. Vols., May 1st, 1861. He was promoted to Captain of Co. H, of the same command, Oct. 18th, 1861. On account of physical disability contracted in the service, he was afterwards honorably discharged; but when earnest calls were made to replenish the thinned ranks of the army he immediately responded by patriotically volunteering as a Private in Co. B, 114th, N.Y. He continued in this organization until his appointment of Second Lieutenant of this Regiment, Oct. 22nd, 1864. He also served as commanding officer of a company of Sharp-shooters, 1st Div., 25th Corps. As an officer he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all acquainted with him.
He has actively participated in the following engagements, viz.: Siege of Yorktown, May, 1862; Fair Oaks, June 1st, 1862; Peach Orchard, June 28th, 1862; Savage Station, June 29th 1862; White Oak Swamp and Nelson Farm, June 30th, 1862; Malvern Hill, July 1st, 1862; Marksville Plains, La., May, 1864; Winchester, Sept. 18th, 1864; Fisher's Hill, 1864; Cedar Creek, Oct. 19th, 1864; Skirmish on Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.
CAPT. R. G. DILL.
Capt. R. G. Dill, commander of Co. H, is a native of Newcastle, Pa. He volunteered April 15th, 1861, as a Private in Co. B, 12th Pa., Infantry, and remained in connection with this command until its expiration of term of service, when he re-enlisted in Co. E, 102nd Pa. For his gallantry displayed in action he was afterwards promoted to Corporal in his Company. In consequence of a disability contracted in the service he was honorably discharged; but upon recovery he immediately returned to the field; this time in Co. F, 103rd Pa. He was wounded in the left hand at the battle of Malvern Hill, July 1st, 1862, and again severely wounded, in left leg below the knee, in the Skirmish at Blount's Mills, April 7th, 1863. He received the appointment of Captain in this Regiment, April 2nd, 1864, and continued in command of his Company in all its duties and actions to the final muster out. This officer, whose ability, experience and bravery, commend him to all, is a most worthy commander.
He has taken part in the following actions, viz.: Williamsburg, May 5th, 1862; Seven Pines, May 31st, 1862; Skirmish at Seven Pines, June 27th and 28th, 1862; Malvern Hill, July 1st, 1862; Chantilly, Sept. 1st, 1862; Skirmish at Williamsport, Sept. 19th, 1862; Skirmish at Blount's Mills, N.C., April 7th, 1863; Weldon Railroad, Aug. 19th and 20th, 1864; Poplar Grove Church, Sept. 29th and 30th, 1864; Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864; skirmish on Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.
FIRST LIEUT. JOHN P. HAWXHURST.
First Lieut. John P. Hawxhurst, of Co. H, is a native of Otsego, Wis., and the son of a widow. He volunteered Aug. 15th, 1862, in Co. G, 1st U.S. Sharp-shooters. At the battle of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1863, he was severely wounded in his left hand. On account of this wound he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. He is particularly mentioned for his distinguished bravery in his services with the 1st U.S. Sharp-shooters. He was appointed First Lieutenant in this Regiment, April 13th, 1864, and assigned to Co. H. He has served as commanding officer of Co. C, 23rd U.S.C.T., and as Pioneer officer, Headquarters 3rd Brig. 1st Div. 25th Corps. His services and gallantry in his connection with this command have won for him the uniform testimony of a good officer.
He has participated in the following engagements, viz: Chancellorsville, May 3rd and 4th, 1863; Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1863; Weldon Railroad, Aug. 19th and 20th, 1864; Poplar Grove Church, Sept. 29th and 30th, 1864; Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864; skirmish on Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.[5]
[5 ] For history of Second Lieut. Daniel J. Hogan of Co. H, see history, of First Lieut. Hogan, Co. E.