Company A.—Killed, private John G. Wagner.
Company C.—Killed, private Lewis H. Viet.
Company G.—Killed, private William H. Calhoun.
After the fight at White Oak Swamp the command was set to work, along with the rest of the army, building breastworks and entrenching themselves in their position. In this they were much annoyed by the enemy’s sharpshooters and artillery, and many casualties occurred. Up to the 25th of August the loss of the Second Maryland was as follows:
Company H.—Wounded, Captain John J. Ward, severely, June 26th; private John Parker, slightly, August 9th.
Company G.—Wounded, privates Thomas Brannock, slightly, June 26th; James Abbott, severely, August 12th; George Langford, severely, August 25th.
Company C.—Wounded, private Richard T. Anderson, severely, August 12th.
CHAPTER X.
On the 18th of August the Confederates in heavy force, under Mahone, made a desperate attempt to dislodge the Federals from a strong position at Ream’s Station, on the Weldon railroad. The battle was a terrific one, and the Confederate General gained a complete victory, driving the Federals before him with heavy loss in killed, wounded, and prisoners.
He was attacked in turn next day by a large force, and after making a brave and determined stand, was compelled to fall back, leaving the enemy in possession of the road.