CAPT. J. B. REYNOLDS.
Capt. J. B. Reynolds, commander of Co. I, is a native of Tivoli, Blue Earth county, Minn., and whose grand-father, George Reynolds, served in the eventful struggle of the Revolution until the Independence of the Colonies was triumphantly secured. The Captain volunteered first, April 22nd, 1861, as a Private in Co. E, 3rd Wis. Infantry, which Regiment was commanded by Col., now Maj. Gen., Scuyler Hamilton. At the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3rd and 4th, 1863, he was severely wounded in his left arm, by reason of which wound he was afterwards transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. He was afterwards appointed Captain in this Regiment, April 13th, 1864, and assigned to the command of Co. I. In this position he has participated with it in its actions and duties up to final discharge of Regiment.
The unexceptionably good moral conduct of the men of this Company, and their discipline and bravery, very favorably represent the character, ability and worthiness of their commander, who has taken part in the following actions, viz: Chancellorsville, May 3rd and 4th, 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. S. B. KITCHEL.
First Lieut. S. B. Kitchel, of Co. I, is a native of Auburn, N.Y. His worthy grand-father was a soldier of the Revolutionary war. The Lieutenant first volunteered, Aug. 21st, 1862, as a Private in the 8th Independent Co. N.Y. State Sharp-shooters, and is particularly complimented for his acts of great gallantry in connection with this organization. He was appointed First Lieutenant in this Regiment, April 10th, 1864. He has served as A.A.D.C., on Staff Brig. Gen. Commanding 3rd Brig. 4th Div. 9th Corps, and also 3d Brig. 1st Div. 25th Corps. As an officer he has always displayed the true characteristics of one worthy of his position.
He has been in the following engagements, viz: Siege of Suffolk, June, 1863; Blackwater, June, 1863; Mine Run, Nov. 27th, 1863; Rappahannock Station, Nov. 7th, 1863; skirmish at Haymarket, Dec. 2nd, 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 the Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, Jan. 25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.
SECOND LIEUT. JAMES B. MOORE.
Second Lieut. James B. Moore, of Co. I. By order of the War Department, this officer was cashiered and dismissed the service of the United States, for drunkenness, in accordance with sentence of General Court Martial, Headquarters 3rd Div. 9th Corps. Approved Nov. 4th, 1864.
SECOND LIEUT. A. SINCLAIR.
Second Lieut. A. Sinclair, of Co. I, is a native of Erie, Pa. He volunteered as a Private in Co. C, 16th Pa. Cavalry, Jan. 4th, 1864. He was immediately detailed by Gen. Copeland as Chief Clerk at the Draft Rendezvous of Pittsburg, Pa., and retained in this office until Dec. 21st ensuing, when under orders from the War Department, requiring all effective men of volunteers to be sent to their regiments in the field, he joined his command. He was appointed Second Lieutenant in this Regiment and assigned to Co. I, April 9th, 1865, in place of Second Lieut. Moore, cashiered and dismissed. This officer has manifested fine executive ability.