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925 Series I Volume XLVI-III Serial 97 - Appomattox Campaign Part III

Page 925 Chapter LVIII. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.- UNION.

First Lieutenant J. W. Isaacs, Fourth Maryland Volunteers, aide-de-camp, Second Brigade, for courage, versatility, and general gallant conduct during the two engagements March 31 and April 1, 1865.

First Lieutenant J. T. Armacost, First Maryland Volunteers, for conspicuous gallantry on March 31, and consistent nerve on April 1 after being wounded.

First Lieutenant Joseph E. Walker, First Maryland Volunteers, for general gallantry and for refusing to go to the rear after being wounded on March 31, being wounded again on April 1.

First Lieutenant F. M. Smith, adjutant First Maryland Veteran Volunteers, for dashing prowess, inspiring by it the advancing line on April 1. Wounded.

Second Lieutenant Joseph McNulty, First Maryland Volunteers, for unbending courage, keeping in front, after being wounded March 31, yet leading his men to the end of the fight.

Captain Alexander Murray, Company C, Eighth Maryland Volunteers, for presence of mind and bravery on the skirmish line April 1, 1865.

First Lieutenant Christopher L. Wingate, Eighth Maryland Volunteers, for intrepidity and energy in the engagement near White Oak road, March 31, 1865.

First. Lieutenant William H. Leonard, adjutant Eighth Maryland Volunteers, for his zeal and general good conduct in the charge on the rebel works at Five Forks on April 1, 1865.

First Lieutenant George W. Shealey, Company H, Eighth Maryland Volunteers, for splendid behavor on the skirmish line, April 1, 1865.

I am, major very respectfully, your obedient servant,

D. L. STANTON,

Colonel First Maryland Veteran Volunteers, Commanding Brigade.

[First indorsement.]


HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, FIFTH CORPS,
April 28, 1865.

Respectfully forwarded, approved.

R. B. AYRES,

Brevet Major-General, Commanding.

[Second indorsement.]


HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
April 30, 1865.

Respectfully forwarded, approved.

CHAS. GRIFFIN,

Brevet Major-General.

[Third indorsement.]


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
May 31, 1865.

Respectfully forwarded to the Adjutant-General, approved.

GEO. G. MEADE,

Major-General, Commanding.


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