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337 Series I Volume XXVII-I Serial 43 - Gettysburg Campaign Part I

Page 337 Chapter XXXIX. THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN.

One hundred and fiftieth after the field officers of that regiment had been disabled. Lieutenants William M. Dalgliesh and B. Walters, acting aides, rendered efficient services during the first and also the second and third day's engagement. The horse of the former was shot under him; that of the latter while temporarily dismounted. Brigade Surgeon Reamer, One hundred and forty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers; Surgeon Quinan, of the One hundred and fiftieth; Assistant Surgeons Fulton, of the One hundred and forty-third, and Hunter, of the One hundred and forty-ninth Regiments, detailed for hospital duty at the beginning of the action of July 1, were taken prisoners in the town, but continued their care of the wounded until it was reoccupied by our troops. Assistant Surgeon Scott, of the One hundred and forty-third Regiment, remained with the regiment and was faithful in his attention to the wounded of July 2 and 3. This command marched from Gettysburg on the morning of July 6, following up with other troops the retreat of General Lee. On the afternoon of the 10th, coming up with his rear at or near Funkstown, Md., preparations were made for an attack. My brigade being in the front line, skirmishers were thrown out, and a brisk fire opened. Night came on, and the enemy withdrew. Our troops advanced to the Potomac, crossed into Virginia, and by easy marches came on to this place. The following is a statement of the casualties sustained by this brigade: The One hundred and forty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers went into action July 1 with 465 men.

 

 

Officers and men.

Killed.

Wounded.

Prisoners.

Missing.

Total

Commissioned officers.

1

10

....

....

11

Enlisted men

20

130

65

26

241

Total

21

140

65

26

252

           

 

Officers and men.

Killed.

Wounded.

Prisoners and missing.

Total

Commissioned officers.

1

(*)12

4

17

Enlisted men

33

159

127

319

Total

34

171

131

336

         

 

Officers and men.

Killed.

Wounded.

Prisoners and missing.

Total

Commissioned officers.

1

(+)10

4

15

Enlisted men

28

141

80

249

Total

29

151

84

264

         

*2field and 10 line +4 field and 6 line

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