ASSISTANT SURGEON J. L. CHIPMAN.
Assistant Surgeon J. L. Chipman of this Regiment is a native of St. Louis, Mo. After relinquishing the practice of his profession in Nova Scotia, he appeared before the Surgeon's Examining Board of Boston, by which he was examined, and he received the appointment of Assistant Surgeon of U.S. Vols., August 24th, 1861. He was immediately assigned to the 39th Regt. Mass. Infantry, then in the field. During the greater time of his connection with this command he was the only Medical Officer in charge of it. On account of disability, contracted in the line of duty, he was honorably discharged May 22nd, 1864. After this he served in United States Hospitals. He was appointed Assistant Surgeon of this Regiment, June 8th, 1865, and reported to the command, in Camp, on the banks of the Rio Grande River, near Brownsville, Texas. In character and ability he is a worthy officer.
He has participated in the following actions, viz.: heavy skirmish at Funkstown, Md., July 10th, 1863; Rappahannock Station, Nov., 7th, 1863; and Mine Run, Nov. 27th, 1863.
ADJUTANT EZRA S. DEAN.
Adjutant Ezra S. Dean, of this Regt., is a native of Chester, Vt., and the only son of a patriotic widow. His esteemed grand-father, Darius Dean was a soldier of the war of the Revolution.
He enlisted as a Private, Aug., 2nd, 1862, in Co. "H" 10th Vt. Vols. which Regt., was commanded Major W. W. Henry, now Brigadier General. He is eminently identified with the history of the "old 10th." on account of his great gallantry. He received the appointment of First Lieutenant of this Regt., March 8th, 1864, and was assigned to Co. "D." In this position he was associated with his company in all its duties and engagements from the time it entered the field until his promotion to the Adjutancy, March 1st, 1865. As an officer of ability, bravery and exemplary deportment he is highly esteemed.
He has been in the following engagements, viz.: Wilderness, May 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, 1864; Spotsylvania, May 7th to 15th, 1864; Tolopotomy Creek, May 19th and 20th, 1864; North Anna, May 22nd and 23d, 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, near Dutch Gap Canal, Jan., 25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.
QUARTER MASTER J. N. DAGGETT.
Quarter Master J. N. Daggett, of this Regiment, is a native of Coventry, Vt. He volunteered as a Private in Co. "K," 10th Vt. Vol. Aug., 6th, 1862. For soldierly conduct, efficiency and bravery he was promoted to Corporal in his company, Jan., 1st, 1863. He received the appointment of First Lieutenant of this Regiment March 8th, 1864, and was assigned to Co. "C." He was appointed Quarter Master of the Regiment April 2nd, 1864. In this position he entered the field with the First Battalion. On account of his intelligence, ability, faithful discharge of duty, and his moral rectitude, he enjoys the confidence of all those acquainted with him.
He has taken part in the following actions, viz.: Locust Grove, Nov. 24th 1863; Wilderness, May 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, 1864; Spotsylvania, May 7th to 15th, 1864; Tolopotomy Creek, May 19th and 20th, 1864; North Anna, May 22d and 23d, 1864; Cold Harbor, June 1st to 3d, 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, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, near Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3d, 1865.