Second Lieut. James L. Wilber was not only a faithful officer, but after serving nine months in the Third he recruited part of a company for the Heavy Artillery, was commissioned captain of the same, and went to North Carolina, where he did good service. After the close of the war Captain Wilber was elected on the police force, in which position he served as deputy of the day force. He was an able officer, and was respected by all the citizens of New Bedford where he resided. After thirty-two years a police officer he died July 23, 1905, and was buried with G. A. R. honors.
The make up of Company G were mechanics, and, on returning home, their services were in such demand that but few of them comparatively re-enlisted for the second time. They were nearly all New Bedford and Dartmouth men, and as the world goes they were a fine set of fellows. Like all others of the companies of the Third Regiment, more than fifty per cent. of this company have answered the last roll call, while their relatives are reaping the benefits of their sacrifice and toil in the Southland. Some of those still living have gone to distant parts never to return. So far as known they have all been good citizens, while many of them have made their mark in the world of finance, and are well to do business men.
Corrected Roster of Company G, New Bedford.
[The first figures indicate the age at enlistment: the city and town, the place of enlistment.]
[Corrected by Capt. James L. Wilber, Samuel S. Broadbent, and Lieut. Patrick Cannavan.]
William S. Cobb, Captain; 43; New Bedford. Dead.
Henry W. Briggs, First Lieutenant; 33; New Bedford. Dead.
James L. Wilber, Second Lieutenant; 28; New Bedford. Died in New Bedford, July 23, 1905.