CAPTAIN JOHN D. BROWN.
Captain John D. Brown, commanding Co. B., is a native of Uxbridge, Mass. His grand-father was the boy-patriot of the Revolution, who entered the ranks fighting for Independence when only fifteen years of age, and who obtained for himself a bright record. The Captain entered the United States service first, Aug. 8th, 1862, as a volunteer Private in Co. D., 18th Conn. Infantry. He received the appointment of Captain in this Regt., March 8th, 1862, and was assigned to the command of Co. B. His service with this command extends throughout Grant's Wilderness campaign of 1864, and in the subsequent actions, in which the Regt., was engaged to the close of the war.
At the time of the terrible battle of the Mine before Petersburg, July 30th, 1864, this officer was entirely unfit for duty by reason of severe illness, but notwithstanding this indisposition he most patriotically declined remaining in the Hospital, and gallantly led his Co. in the Charge on that day. He there received a wound in the breast. His company, which was always specially complimented for its great bravery in action, was inspired to do noble deeds by the example of this able and patriotic commander.
He has shared in the following battles; viz.: Winchester, June 14th and 15th, 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 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, L. H. PARKHURST.
First Lieutenant L. H. Parkhurst of Co. B., is a native of Hammonton, N.J. He volunteered Aug. 1862, as a Private in Co. I, 24th N.J. Infantry, and received a severe wound in the right shoulder at the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 13th and 14th, 1862. His history in connection with the 24th N.J., is one of most worthy distinction. He obtained the appointment of First Lieutenant of this Regt. March 8th, 1864, and was assigned to Co. B. He has also served a considerable time as Commanding Officer of Co. C. His intrepidity and gallantry in each and every action in which he has been engaged, have won for him a deserving meed of praise and thanks.
He has participated in the following actions, viz.: Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13th and 14th 1862; Chancellorsville, May 3d and 4th, 1864; 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 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, near Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.
SECOND LIEUT. J. W. STEELE.
Second Lieutenant J. W. Steele, of Co. B., is a citizen of Kansas. He was appointed Second Lieutenant in this command, March 16th, 1864. He received a severe wound in the left shoulder at the battle of the Mine before Petersburg, July 30th, 1864, and for his gallant service in that engagement promoted to First Lieutenant, and appointed Adjutant of the Regiment Oct. 27th, 1864. He was honorably discharged upon tender and acceptance of his resignation, Feb., 1865.
SECOND LIEUT. CHARLES WICKWARE.