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SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR Lt. Commander Edward Lea U.S.N. – Camp Number 2

Harriet Lane ***********************************************************************************************************************************

Dec 2016 Volume 22 Number 4 ***********************************************************************************************************************************

From the Commander’s Tent Brothers, this will be my final From the Commander’s Tent message. January 14, 2017 will mark the end of a twenty-month term as your Commander. It has been an honor and pleasure

to have served the Camp. In June 2016, I was elected as Junior Vice-Commander of the Department of Texas and with about five months left on the term of that office, there is still work to be done.

We are almost through with what proved to be busy time for the Lea Camp. Next on the calendar is our annual signature event, The Battle of Galveston Commemoration Ceremony

which will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Galveston. Scheduled on the program will be Keynote Speaker, historian, author, and honorary Lea Camp member, Ed Cotham. Department of Texas Commander Charles Sprague will also be participating.

Other organizations that will be participating or attending the Ceremony, include the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary, No. 1, Company A of the 13th Regiment U.S. Infantry, members of the Ball High School band, the Ball High School Army JROTC, the John Bell Hood Camp No. 50, SCV, the Veuve Jefferson Davis Chapter No. 17 of the UDC, the Fort Virginia Point Chapter 2539, UDC, and the Harmony Masonic Lodge No. 6, A.F. & A.M. of

Galveston. All members of the Lea Camp are encouraged to attend either as participants or observers. Family

members, friends, and the general public are also invited to observe the ceremony.

Muster at Trinity Cemetery will start at about 9:00 a.m. The parade formation, rehearsals and walk-through will begin at 10:00 a.m. And the Ceremony will run until about 12:30 p.m. Brother William Pollard, SVC, will serve as Officer of the Day.

After the completion of the Ceremony, members of the Lea Camp will remove to the Golden Corral Restaurant for a buffet lunch followed by the installation of 2017 Camp officers. We should be completed with the Installation of Officers by 2:30 p.m.

In F. C. & L,

Brother Thomas Coughlin Camp Commander

Contents

1… From the Commander’s Tent 8… Headstone Dedication – Pvt. Edward D. Duffield 1… Table of Contents 11… Veterans Day 2016

2… Membership Muster 13… Civil War Weekend – Liendo Plantation 4… Editor’s Message 15… VA Hospital Christmas Brunch 4… Camp Officer Nominations for 2017 15… Wreaths Across America 5… Camp Calendar 17… Civil War Mascots – ‘Sallie’ 5… Contact Information 17… A Death Mourned 5… Rogersville, Tennessee 18… Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients – U.S. Navy (part 5)

6… New Members – James Burns & Michael Alvarez 20… Civil War Weekend – Liendo Plantation photo 7… New Member – Keith Porter 20… Quote: Abraham Lincoln 7… United States Colored Troops Founders Day

SUVCW Dec 2016 Vol. 22, No. 4

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Membership Muster

Camp Member Civil War Ancestor Service Unit

Mr. Thomas F. Coughlin – Cmdr. 2nd Cpl. Henry A. Sauter Co. A, 8th Battalion, DC Infantry Mr. William A. Pollard – SVC Sgt. Jacob P. Kinney Co. E, 77th Ohio Infantry Mr. Michael L. Lance – JVC, Hist, Newsltr. Pvt. Finas Euen Lance Co F, 12th Regt IN Inf. & Co E, 59th IN Inf Mr. Gary White * ~ *** Secr/Treas Commissary Sgt. William Judson Co. D, 1st Regt. New York Mounted Rifles Pvt. Andrew Wilson White Co. L, 4th Regt. New York Heavy Artillery

Mr. Michael A. Alvarez + Pvt. Samuel G. Kautz Co. I, 73rd IN Inf. & Co. H, 9th IN Inf. Mr. Robert P. Anderson 1st Sgt. Hiram Lorenzo Pierce Co. G, 106th Illinois Infantry Mr. Mark H. Andrus Pvt. Matthew Barth Co. B, 52nd Regt. Illinois Infantry Mr. John E. W. Baay II Cpl. James R. Middlebrook Co D, 17th Regt. Connecticut Infantry Mr. Stephen P. Barrett Pvt. Enoch A. Barrett Co. L, 50th Regt. New York Engineers Mr. Michael E. Bierman Pvt. Peter E. Fry Co. D, 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry Mr. Curtiss M. Beinhorn Pvt. John Lancaster Co. F, 50th Regt. Illinois Infantry Mr. Ben C. Bonnett Pvt. John Walker Daniels Co. I, 6th Regt. PA Heavy Artillery

Mr. Michael T. Boyd Pvt. Thomas Howey Co. A, 38th Regt. Illinois Infantry Mr. William C. Boyd Pvt. Lyndon Boyd Co. F, 144th Regt., Indiana Vol. Infantry Mr. Samuel R. Brasher Pvt. James Peden Co. B, 69th Regt. Indiana Infantry Mr. William C. Buell Pvt. Mathias Stonebrook Co. F, 142nd Regt., Ohio Infantry Mr. William D. Burdette – Color Bearer Pvt. Nathan R. Price Co. H, 122nd Regt. New York Vol. Infantry Mr. James L. Burns + 2nd Lt. Joseph Jackson Gravely Co. A, Capt. Stockton’s Mntd MO Militia

Col. 8th Regt. Missouri Vol. Cavalry

Mr. Edward Caballero, Jr. Pvt. Dillis Dyer Critser Co. C, 17th Regt. Kentucky Infantry Mr. Jon P. Calder Pvt. Edward Dailey Co. I, 15th Regt. Massachusetts Infantry Mr. Patrick D. Calder Pvt. Edward Dailey Co. I, 15th Regt. Massachusetts Infantry Mr. William D. Campbell * Cpl. William Moore Campbell Co. I, 12th Regt. Illinois Infantry Mr. Lawrence K. Casey Jr. *** Chaplain Josiah Brown 15th Regt., Maine Infantry

Mr. C. Dale Cates ^ ** ** Mr. Mark T. Chemay -- -- Mr. Thor E. Chester Pvt. John A. Watts Indep Co Trumbull Guards, Ohio Infantry Mr. Robert D. Clements Cpl. Samuel McClain Co. C, 203rd Regt. Pennsylvania Infantry Mr. Walter G. Coffey – Webmaster Pvt. Nicholas Almire Co. E, 42nd Regt. Indiana Vol. Infantry Mr. William F. Cole *** Pvt. Jacob E. Brock 85th Regt. New York Infantry Mr. Steven G. Coons 1st Lt. Loren Glazier Cowdrey Co. G, 86th Regt. Indiana Infantry Mr. Stephen M. Crow -- -- Mr. Donald G. Deppe Pvt. Lewis P. Moore Co. K, 7th Regt. Illinois Infantry Mr. Terry E. Dudley Cpl. Adam Mehling Co. K, 1st Regt. Michigan Light Artillery Mr. Charles L. Duke – Patriotic Instr. Pvt. Joseph Allen Co. D, 48th Regt. Illinois Vol. Infantry Rev. Stephen F. Duncan - Chaplain Pvt. Isaac Duncan Co. M, 4th Missouri State Militia, Cav.

Mr. Thomas M. Eishen – Sign. Off, Webmstr. Pvt. Andreas Pfotenhauer Co. F, 4th Regt. Missouri Infantry Mr. Karl R. Falken – Asst. Newsltr Ed., PAO Pvt. Jacob Lohrer Co. L, 5th Regt. Pennsylvania Cavalry Mr. Timothy S. Favrot Sgt. John W. Dittemore Co. I, 19th Regt. Indiana Infantry Mr. Robert T. Giffin *** Pvt. Robert Newton Button Co. D, 13th Regt. Illinois Infantry Mr. Jerry D. Gipson Pvt. Peter B. Gipson Co. B, 1st AL & TN Indepen. Vidette Cav. Mr. James S. Hackett * Cpl. Thadeus Hendrickson 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry Mr. Samuel F. Hampton * Pvt. Samuel Pate Hampton Co. G, 47th Regt. Missouri Infantry Mr. Kenneth H. Harrington Pvt. James Morfed Aston Co. C, 4th Regt. Tennessee Vol. Infantry Mr. Steve M. Hart Pvt. Robert Milton Hart Co. K, 7th Regt. Illinois Infantry Mr. Ronnie B. Hayward Pvt. Jeremiah Kelley Co. E, Missouri Home Guard Mr. Robert L. Heath Pvt. Hiram T. Heath Co. E, 12th Regt. New Hampshire Infantry

Mr. Alan D. Hess Pvt. Joseph Hess Co. C, 101st Regt. New York Infantry Mr. Harrold K. Henck Jr. ~ * Pvt. Philip Jacob Apffel Co. A, 46th Regt. Iowa Vol. Infantry Dr. Stevenson T. Holmes * - Council Pvt. Warren W. White Co. K, 44th U.S. Colored Infantry Mr. Zane F. Hooper ^ ** ** Mr. Bruce G. Hunsperger Pvt. Peter Hunsperger Co C, 9th Regt. MO State Militia Cav. Mr. Thomas A. Jackson Sgt. Isaac Newton Stubblefield 2nd Regt. Texas Cavalry Mr. Thomas I. Jackson Sgt. Isaac Newton Stubblefield 2nd Regt. Texas Cavalry Mr. Erik T. Jeffreys Pvt. Edward J. Taylor Co. I, 126th New York Volunteer Infantry Mr. Judd A. Jones Pvt. John A. Watts Indepen. Co., Trumbull Guards, OH Inf. Mr. Ford H. Kinsley, Jr. Cpl. John Kinsley Co. K, 58th Regt. Pennsylvania Inf. Mr. Ernest C. Kobs IV Pvt. Robert V. Osteen Co. B/F, 2nd Regt. NC Mounted Cavalry

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Membership Muster (continued)

Camp Member Civil War Ancestor Service Unit

Mr. James A. Koontz Pvt. Michael M. Bean Co. A, 2nd Regt. Arkansas Infantry Mr. David K. LaBrot * ** - Council Hosp. Steward Louis Laborot Co E, 12th-Co L, 5th MO State Milit. Cav.

Pvt. Charles Edw’d ‘Austin’ Laborot Co E, 12th-Co L, 5th MO State Milit. Cav. Mr. Brian S. Lang Pvt. Isaac Samuel Lang Scotts Guard, 6th Indiana State Milit. Mr. Dale H. Leach – Past Chaplain Pvt. Sylvester Leach 23rd Regt. Ohio Volunteer Infantry Mr. John P. Lenes - Guide Pvt. Wilson Keffer Co. B, 8th Regt. West Virginia Infantry

Mr. Kurt A. Letzring Pvt. Alexander McLain Co. E, 7th Regt. Michigan Cavalry Dr. Craig A. Livingston ^ ** ** Mr. Robert L. Lockwood Pvt. Chauncey A. Lockwood Co. H, 14th Regt. Wisconsin Infantry Mr. George E. Loper Pvt. Fredrick Lohmann Co. H, 6th Regt. West Virginia Infantry Mr. John R. Loper Pvt. Frederick Lohmann Co. H, 6th Regt. West Virginia Infantry Mr. Larry W. Luckett Pvt. Merrill J. Stearns Co. E, 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Mr. Justin W. Martin Sgt. William Asbury Keck Co. G, 145th Pennsylvania Infantry Mr. William W. Martin Sgt. William Asbury Keck Co. G, 145th Pennsylvania Infantry Mr. Randall S. McDaniel Pvt. Fernando Cortez Nichols Co. A, 7th Regt. Indiana Infantry Mr. Faber F. McMullen III Pvt. Michael Lewis McMullen Co. M, 13th Regt. Indiana Cavalry Mr. Lloyd B. Monroe Jr. Pvt. Harrison Monroe Co. C, 2nd KS Col Inf. (83rd U.S. Col Inf.) Mr. Harrison G. Moore IV * ~ ** *** Pvt. William Moore Co. K, 63rd Regt. Ohio Vol. Infantry

Mr. Frank S. Moore ~ Pvt. William Moore Co. K, 63rd Regt. Ohio Vol. Infantry Mr. Gene P. Munson Pvt. Joseph Stoner Co. K, 126th Regt. Pennsylvania Inf. Mr. Melvin L. Myers Pvt. Charles Bowden Co. G, 37th US Colored Infantry Mr. Steven L. Newman Pvt. Samuel Davis Hawkins Co. C, 15th Regt. West Virginia Infantry Mr. Jon T. Oliver Pvt. James E. Petrie Jr. Co. A, 53rd Regt. Ohio Infantry Mr. Samuel A. Packer Pvt. Michael Henry Finnegan Co. G, 2nd Arkansas Cavalry Mr. Donald H. Patrick Jr. *** Sgt. Squire Merlin Harris 6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Mr. James R. Perry Pvt. James R. Cook Co. C, 3rd Regt. Wisconsin Infantry Mr. Keith A. Porter + Pvt. Francis Nagle Co E, 13th Regt. Missouri Vol Infantry Mr. William R. Pozzi ^ -- -- Mr. Herbert W. Powers Jr. Pvt. Lifee Holbrook Powers Co. D, 104th Regt. Illinois Infantry

Mr. Michael D. Rappe Pvt. David C. Murphy Co. E, 11th Regt. Pennsylvania Infantry Mr. Sam J. Reed 1st Lt. Axel Hayford Reed Co. K, 2nd Regt. Minnesota Infantry Mr. Stephen C. Rogers Capt. George Augustus Knight Co. A & H, 188th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Mr. Ryan Rosa Pvt. James E. Rosa Co. K, 10th New York Cavalry Mr. Randall D. Scallan – Past Chaplain Chap. Francis M. Byrd 184th Regt. Ohio Infantry Mr. John E. Schneider Jr. Lt. Col. Casper Carl Schneider 103rd Regt. New York Infantry Mr. Stephen D. Schulze * ** *** - Council Pvt. Henry Ludwig Schulze Co. D, 9th Regt. Illinois Volunteers Mr. Jeffrey R. Schurwon Pvt. Martin V. B. Leonard Shields' 19th Indep Batt. Ohio Light Arty. Mr. Michael D. Seeber Pvt. Lorenzo Seeber Co. C, 10th Regt. Illinois Infantry Mr. Mark S. Shackelford Pvt. Andrew Stevenson Co. A. 88th Regt. Ohio Infantry Mr. Scott D. Shuster – Dept. Secretary Pvt. John S. Darling Co. F, 171st Regt. Pennsylvania Infantry Mr. James M. Sigler Pvt. William Henry Sigler Co. M, 3rd Regt. New York Cavalry

Co. F, 5th Regt. Excelsior Brigade Mr. Robert E. Smith Pvt. Flemon Trent Co. H, 39th Regt. Kentucky Infantry Mr. Bartley N. Stockton William R. Reck Co. F, 74th Regt. NY Inf., Co. H, 40th NY Mr. Jerry B. Taylor Pvt. Robert A. Glover Co. H, 84th Regt. New York Infantry Mr. Ian J. Townsend Major/Surgeon Seth Chellis Hatch 62nd Regt. Illinois Infantry Mr. Chapman P. Traylor Cpl. John Anderson Laws Battery B, 1st Btn Tenn. Light Artillery Mr. Nash S. Traylor Cpl. John Anderson Laws Battery B, 1st Btn Tenn. Light Artillery Mr. Joseph M. Tucker Pvt. Joseph Henry Wells Co. I, 3rd Regt. Kentucky Cavalry Mr. Robert C. Tumey Sr. *** -- -- Mr. John A. Wade Pvt. William Elgie Woodcock Co. F, 1st Tennessee Mounted Infantry Rev. Ross E. Waggoner Capt. William Sharpe 3rd Regt. Wisconsin Cavalry Mr. John T. Walter Pvt. Andrew Walter Co. D, 58th Regt. Ohio Infantry

Mr. Tod Warrington Capt. Oliver Rawson Post Co C & D, 20th Regt. Connecticut Mr. Samuel P. Wheeler ^ ** ** Mr. Robert E. Wickman Pvt. Hugh Alexander Hoy Co. D, Bracketts Btn, Minn. Cavalry Mr. Lee H. Wilson Pvt. Charles Wilson Co. D, 22nd Regt. New York Infantry Mr. Patrick M. Young Pvt. William Young 30th Regt. Pennsylvania Militia Mr. Edward Cotham # Author ** ** Key: ~ Charter Member * Past Camp Cmdr. ** Past Dept. Cmdr. *** Life Member + New Member ^^ Junior Member ^ Associate Member # Honorary Member


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Editor’s Message

Brothers,

I have had the privilege of participating in four major Camp activities in recent weeks. The experiences at each event

was enjoyable and rewarding. They included:

October 22nd – the Headstone Dedication Ceremony at Washington Cemetery in Houston for Private Edward Duffield was one of the best I have ever attended – thanks to the planning and hard work of Auxiliary President, Vali Reyes, and the ladies of the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary No. 1 - and Cmdr. Tom Coughlin and SVC Bill Pollard ….just to name a few.

November 11th – The Veterans Day ceremonies at Houston City Hall and the subsequent parade through downtown Houston was especially enjoyable. Our unit looked sharp, both in firing the 3-volley salute at City Hall and in marching in the parade. Our participation seemed to be appreciated by all spectators – young and old.

November 16th – The 3-day Civil War Weekend event at Liendo Plantation in Hempstead was also interesting and enjoyable. Our recruiting booth was first-class and the battle on the field each day was impressive. I even managed to empty my cartridge box during the

battle on Saturday.

December 17th - The Wreaths Across America ceremony and wreath laying at the

Houston National Cemetery was, once again, awe-inspiring. This event continues to grow and serves the noble cause of honoring our military – both past and present.

On several occasions in this column, I have invited all Brothers to put some of these Camp events on their calendars. Seeing them first-hand is the best way to appreciate what I endeavor to portray with the photos and text in these newsletters. There is nothing like being there!

Correction: Sept. 2016 newsletter, page 15 – ‘Controversy in New Orleans’: “The Davis monument pictures you included are actually the monument in Richmond. Ours was cast

from the same mold but has a different pedestal, etc.” ….Brother Sam Wheeler

In F. C. & L,

Michael L. Lance Editor

Camp Officer Nominations for 2017

The following slate of nominations for the 2017 Camp Officer positions was presented by the Camp Nominating Committee.

William Pollard Michael Lance Michael Rappe Gary White Steve Schulze Steve Holmes Sam Hampton Commander Sr. Vice-Cmdr. Jr. Vice-Cmdr. Secr./Treas. Camp Council Camp Council Camp Council


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2016 Camp Calendar

Date Event Location

Sat Jan 14 Battle of Galveston Commemoration: 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery Keynote Speaker: Author Ed Cotham Jr. Broadway at 40th St., Galveston, TX

Sat Jan 14 Monthly Meeting: 12 p.m. Golden Corral Seawall

Installation of Officers for 2017 6200 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX

Sat Feb 11 Homestead Heritage Day: 10 a.m. Jesse Jones Park Living History portrayals and Civil War re-enactment 20634 Kenswick Dr., Humble, TX

Tue Feb 14 Monthly Meeting: 7 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse Speaker: TBA 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX

Tue Mar 14 Monthly Meeting: 7 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse Speaker: Brother Gary White 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX

Tue Apr 11 Monthly Meeting: 7 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse Speaker: Brother Bill Pollard 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX

Sat Apr 22 Annual President’s Tea Queen of Angels Catholic Church Hosted by the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary No. 1 4100 Hwy 3 at FM 517, Dickinson, TX

The Harriet Lane newsletter is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December). Please send questions, letters, suggestions or corrections concerning the newsletter to:

Michael L. Lance 7707 Dane Hill Dr., Spring, Texas 77389 E-mail: [email protected]

Submission deadlines are: February 15th for the March issue; May 15th for the June issue; August 15th for the September issue; and November 15th for the December issue.

Camp Cmdr. Thomas Coughlin 281-468-7931 [email protected]

Sr. Vice-Cmdr. William Pollard 409-938-0052 [email protected] Jr. Vice-Cmdr. Michael L. Lance 832-797-9058 [email protected] Secretary/Treas. Gary E. White 713-501-7823 [email protected]

SUVCW Edward Lea Camp #2 website http://www.camplea.org SUVCW Department of Texas website http://www.txsuv.org SUVCW National website http://www.suvcw.org Sarah Emma Edmonds Detached Tent #4 – DUVCW http://www.rootsweb.com/~txseeduv

National Auxiliary to the SUVCW http://www.asuvcw.org

Rogersville, Tennessee

This is a continuation on research described in the ‘From the Commander’s Tent’ message in the June 2016 issue of the Harriet Lane and the follow-up article in the September 2016 issue. My genetic cousin Daniel Monroe Coffman

served with the 7th Ohio Cavalry. On November 6, 1863, at the Battle of Rogersville, Tennessee, Daniel was taken prisoner. The NPS Soldiers and Sailors Search System has a Daniel M. Coffman of Co. L, 7th Ohio Cavalry as being a possible prisoner at Andersonville.

In early August this year, my wife and I were able to spend some time in Rogersville. Many of the buildings in Rogersville that existed at the time of

the battle are still in use today, especially the Federal style buildings located along Main St.

In a small cemetery not far from the center of town, there is commemorative plaque to the grandparents of Texas Revolution hero David “Davy” Crockett. Also located in the same cemetery are the graves

of Rogersville founder Joseph Rogers and his wife Mary.

Rogers is one of my ancestral surnames and I have been researching for any possible connection to families named Rogers who lived in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia during the 18th century and into the 19th

century. ….Submitted by Cmdr. Thomas Coughlin

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New Members

Introducing: James Lee Burns

Brother James Burns joins the Camp based on the service of his 3rd great-grandfather, Colonel Joseph Jackson Gravely. Brother Burns is also a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV), having family on both sides of the Civil War. He is active in genealogy work for his father’s side of the family.

Brother Burns learned about the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) while researching family genealogy for his father, Jimmy Burns, who is a Retired MSgt in the United States Air Force. His interest in history includes the positive impact of fraternal and hereditary societies in the United States.

Brother Burns is a Life Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), Life Member of

the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and also is a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) having honorably served in the United States Marine Corps – which included a deployment to Fallujah, Iraq in 2005 with 1st Marine Division 11th Marines 1st Battalion “B” Battery.

Being extremely interested in the history of all family members that have served in the military, membership in the

SUVCW allows him to learn more about the different struggles and hardships endured by his ancestors from the Union side of the War.

Brother Burns is the 2nd oldest of 6 children and most of his family lives in either Texas, Missouri, New York, or the Philippines. His grandparents, several uncles, cousins, and father have served in the United States Military. He is an alumnus of Park University, Parkville, Missouri and practices Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in his spare time. He currently works for the Department of the Army as a Human Resources Specialist. He lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife

of almost 10 years, Jessica, and they have 4 children: Dominic, Marissa, Isaac and Wyatt.

Brother Burns’ Civil War ancestor, Colonel Joseph Jackson Gravely, began service as a 2nd Lieutenant with Co. A of Capt. Stockton’s Company, Mounted Missouri Militia. He mustered-in December 18, 1861. Joseph Gravely finished his service to the Union as a Colonel with the 8th Regiment, Missouri Volunteer Cavalry. Also serving with the 8th Missouri Cavalry was the Colonel’s future son-in-law, Robert N. Leith (Brother Burns’ 2nd great grandfather). Fortunately, the Leith side of Brother Burns’ family kept excellent records and it was easy to look into the family history, making research reasonably straightforward and easy. The Colonel was honorably mustered-out March 2, 1865. In 1871, Colonel Gravely became Lt. Governor of Missouri and died April 28, 1872 while in office.

Introducing: Michael Andrew Alvarez

I’ve been doing my family genealogy and have learned that my military heritage goes back as far as the Revolutionary War. I’m in the process of registering my 5th great-grandfather, Daniel Kautz Sr., as a patriot with the Sons of the American Revolution.

On August 10, 1862, my 2nd great-grandfather Samuel George Kouts, and his cousin Daniel Kouts, went together to Valparaiso, Indiana and enlisted to serve during the Civil War. Daniel was seriously wounded at the Battle of Stones River in Gallatin, Tennessee and died several days later. Samuel survived the war. Family lore explains that our family line exists today only because Samuel was in the infirmary with measles during the Battle

of Stones River. Samuel served the Union with both Co. I, 73rd Regiment, Indiana Infantry and Co. H, 9th Regiment, Indiana Infantry. He mustered out September 28, 1865.

I'm proud to be part of a long and proud military heritage. In addition to Daniel Kautz Sr. and Samuel George Kouts,

my great-grandfather George Kouts was a medic during WWI and my grandfather, Alvin Kouts, was a pilot in the Army Air Corps. My father, Baltazar Alvarez, was a meteorologist in the Air Force and both my brother Bill and I followed in his footsteps and also served in the Air Force.

My wife and I live in San Antonio, Texas with two of our three daughters. I work as a Sr. Director of IT for a global wound care company. Our oldest was married in March 2016. In addition to being a novice genealogist and history buff, I enjoy restoring classic cars and am currently attending coursework at Texas Tech in Fredericksburg, Texas for oenology (wine making).

Brother Michael Alvarez joins the Camp based on the service of his 2nd great-grandfather, Samuel G. Kouts, who served as a Private with Co. I, 73rd Regiment Indiana Infantry and Co. H, 9th Regiment Indiana Infantry.


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New Members (continued)

Introducing: Keith Alan Porter

Brother Porter was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, 67 years ago. His father was a military officer and his mother was a stay-at-home wife and mother of two sons - Keith and his older brother.

Before his father retired in 1960, Brother Porter and his family lived in Europe and several states in the U.S. before settling down in Bossier City, Louisiana. He graduated from Bossier High School in 1968 and joined the Army soon thereafter. After being discharged from the Army in 1971, he attended Northeast Louisiana University and graduated with a BA in Criminal Justice. Brother Porter was then employed by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety as a law enforcement officer initially, and then as a hearing officer. He transferred to the Louisiana

Division of Administrative Law in 1991, as an Administrative Law Judge, and retired in 2013, as the last non-attorney Administrative Law Judge in Louisiana.

Brother Porter’s interest in the War Between the States began when he was about six years old, having been attracted by the uniforms and armaments he saw in museums. He was eleven at the start of the Civil War Bi-Centennial and began to acquire knowledge of the events of the period. When he was fourteen, his Aunt gave him his great-grandfather’s discharge papers from the Union Army,

showing where his great-grandfather had served three years with the 22nd Ohio Infantry.

Over the years, Brother Porter developed into a Civil War buff and has collected a few period artifacts. His interest spans America’s history from its founding through World War II. He is also a life member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Sons of the American Revolution.

Brother Keith Porter joins the Camp based on the service of his great-grandfather, Francis (aka. Frank or Franz) Nagle, who enlisted as a Pvt. with Co E, 13th Regiment Volunteer Missouri Infantry. After the Battle of Shiloh, the 13th Missouri became the 22nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, by order of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.

United States Colored Troops Founders Day

The Sons and Daughters of the United States Colored Troops is chartered by the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation. The primary mission is honor the historical legacy of those who served in the United States Colored troops, and to educate the public to the true role played by free and enslaved blacks in the Civil War from 1860-1865. On May 14, 2014, the 10th Annual Founders Day memorial program was held at the Mount Woodrow

Baptist Church, in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas. The program, conducted by then Lea Camp Cmdr. Dr. Stevenson Holmes, discussed the life and history of his ancestor, Warren W. White. During the Civil War, Warren White served as a Private with Co. K, 44th United States Colored Infantry and as a Private in the 41st and 24th U.S.

Infantry during the Indian Wars. Brother Holmes also spoke of Pvt. White’s life afterwards in Bastrop County, Texas.

5 August 2016 – Buffalo Soldier National Museum

On August 5, 2016, the 1st Texas Sons and Daughters of the United States Colored Troops

Warren W. White Chapter sponsored a lecture on the Voting Rights Legacy of the United States Colored Troops. The program was conducted at the Buffalo Soldier National Museum in Houston, Texas. The featured speaker was Asa Gordon, Secretary General, Sons and Daughters of the United States Colored Troops.

Bro. Steve Holmes PCC Asa Gordon

Mr. Gordon is the recent recipient of the Civil Rights and Justice Award in

recognition of his advocacy of the voting rights legacy of the United States Colored Troops pursuant to the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. Secretary General Gordon discussed how soldiers of African descent transformed the Civil War for reunion into a war for liberation. And also how, as Civil War veterans, they redeemed the nation’s founding Declaration and transformed the Constitution.

In the aftermath of the Civil War, it was accepted that the Union had been saved, but the establishment of full participatory democracy was still very much in doubt. In his last public speech, President Lincoln publicly endorsed black voting rights for the first time. He called for the “Legislature to confer the elective franchise upon the colored man” to effect “the inauguration of the national authority - reconstruction”. Mr. Gordon’s lecture examined the

(USCT) Civil rights legacy and revealed how USCT Civil War soldiers reconstituted the nation in alignment with the Declaration, and as veterans established the foundation of citizens’ voting rights in the United States of America.

…Submitted by Brother Stevenson Holmes


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Headstone Dedication – Pvt. Edward Duffield

Saturday, 22 Oct 2016 – Washington Cemetery, Houston, Texas

At 8:30 a.m., the day was sunny and pleasant as Brothers of the Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea USN Camp #2, SUVCW and Sisters of the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary No. 1 assembled at historic Washington Cemetery in Houston Heights. They were soon joined by bugler Dana Read. In addition, Lanny Low and Steve Cory of Co. A, 13th U.S. Infantry

Regiment arrived to support the event. The day’s activities were nicely organized and sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Washington Cemetery was established in 1887 and is the final resting place for about 8,000 souls, including 105 Confederate soldiers and at least 11 veterans of the Union Army. The cemetery was originally named the German Society Cemetery, but in 1918 - during World War I – it was renamed Washington Cemetery, due to our conflict with Germany. One of the Union veterans, Private Edward D. Duffield, was to be remembered and formally honored this day. He had served with both Co. D, 45th Regiment, Missouri Infantry and Co. F, 50th Regiment Missouri Infantry during the Civil War.

At roughly 10 a.m., the very nicely orchestrated headstone

dedication ceremony began. It was fashioned after the 1917 Service for the Use of the Grand Army of the Republic.

In 2015, the Auxiliary had been instrumental in placing a marble footstone at the base of the headstone - honoring Pvt. Duffield’s Civil War service. The Sisters participating today included: President Vali Reyes, Vice-President Norma Pollard, Secretary/Treasurer Jana Marsh, and Chaplain Betty Hampton.

Headstone and footstone of Pvt. Edward Duffield The Federal Color-guard consisted of Brothers Samuel Hampton

PPC, Cmdr. Thomas Coughlin, SCV Bill Pollard, and Michael Rappe. Brother Pollard also served as Officer of the Day and Cmdr. Coughlin conducted the ceremony.

The 5-musket Federal Honor guard consisted of Brothers Dale Leach, Steve Schulze PPC, and JVC Michael Lance – joined by Lanny Low and Steve Cory of the 13th U.S. Infantry Regiment. Brother Leach also served as Chaplain for the event.

All uniformed participants received a mourning cockade ribbon skillfully crafted by members of the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary.

L-R: Auxiliary Sisters wearing mourning cockade ribbons – Vali Reyes, Jana Marsh, Norma Pollard, and Betty Hampton. The Colors were posted by Brothers Pollard and Samuel Hampton. The invocation was then offered by Brother Leach, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by all. Camp Cmdr.

Coughlin then welcomed everyone and proceeded with the 1917 G.A.R. memorial dedication.

A reading of Private Duffield’s biography by Auxiliary President Vali Reyes soon followed. The biography had been

researched and written by Gus and Bernice Mistrot. Mrs. Mistrot was also in attendance. Following the reading of Pvt. Duffield’s biography, his headstone was unveiled by Sisters Norma Pollard and Betty Hampton. The headstones

of the soldier’s wife and children were close beside.

As Officer of the Day, Brother Pollard and was given the honor of placing the accoutrements of a soldier at Pvt.

Duffield’s headstone – a musket, haversack, and canteen. He then posted Brother Michael Rappe as Guard to stand beside the marker for the duration of the ceremony.

After Brother Pollard retired to his position, Cmdr. Coughlin called on the Auxiliary Sisters to further decorate the grave. In order, Sister Pollard laid an evergreen wreath, Sister Vali Reyes placed a red rose, and Sister Marsh laid a

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wreath of laurel. Cmdr. Coughlin then followed by placing a small U.S. flag beside the headstone.

JVC Michael Lance, commanding the 5-man Honor Guard, brought the squad to ‘Present Arms’ as bugler Dana Read

offered a fine rendition of Amazing Grace. The Honor Guard then fired a 3-volley musket salute over the grave. The musket salute was immediately followed by Taps - again offered by bugler Dana Read.

Following the benediction by Sister Hampton and the retiring of the Colors by Brothers Pollard and Hampton, the ceremony was concluded, the Honor Guard was dismissed, photos were taken, all gear was packed up, and everyone departed the cemetery with feelings of a task well done!

Cmdr. Thomas Coughlin Brother Dale Leach offering Sister Vali Reyes presents conducting the 1917 G.A.R. the Invocation Pvt. Duffield’s biography dedication ceremony

Sisters Betty Hampton and Norma Pollard unveil the headstone Brother William Pollard places the accoutrements of the soldier at the unveiled headstone



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Left: Brother Michael Rappe is posted as Guard at the headstone

Right: Sister Norma Pollard placing a wreath at the grave

Sister Jana Marsh placing a wreath at the grave Cmdr. Thomas Coughlin placed a small U.S. flag

Bugler Dana Read plays Taps Honor Guard fires a volley over the grave

….respectfully submitted by Brother Michael Lance


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Veterans Day 2016

Friday, November 11, 2016 – Houston, Texas

The Veterans Day ceremony at City Hall in Houston was conducted under a heavy overcast. Rain threatened, but fortunately did not fall. Elements of the Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea Camp #2 and Co. A, 13th U.S. Infantry Regiment gathered beside the reflection pond in front of City Hall to form an Honor Guard. The Honor Guard was once again given the privilege of offering a musket salute near the end of the official ceremony – after the speeches by various political and military personalities. Since this unit was the only saluting Honor Guard in attendance this year, it fired all three volleys. During the waiting time before the musket salute, the Honor Guard was constantly called upon by visitors to pose for photos – usually with children.

The Honor Guard consisted of:

Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea Camp #2 Co. A, 13th U.S. Inf. Regiment Musicians

Thomas Coughlin – Cmdr. Rion Braddock Jonathan Tovar – Bass drum Karl Falken Glen Camp German Orrellano – Snare drum

Michael Lance - JVC Lanny Low Dale Leach Howard Rose

Robert Lockwood Thomas Whitesides

Stephen Schulze - PCC

Left: Flag-draped City Hall as seen between the bayonets

of stacked muskets

Right: Musicians Jonathan Tovar and German Orrellano

Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea Camp #2 participants

Robert Lockwood Karl Falken Thomas Coughlin Michael Lance Dale Leach Stephen Schulze

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Co. A, 13th U.S. Infantry Regiment participants

Tom Whitesides Glenn Camp Lanny Low Howard Rose Rion Braddock

L-R: Karl Falken, Dale Leach, Rion Braddock, Robert Lockwood, Lanny Low, Thomas Whitesides, Glen Camp, Howard Rose, Thomas Coughlin, and Michael Lance

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Following the musket salute and the playing of Taps, the Honor Guard retrieved the Colors and then marched in column to their assigned parade assembly point. They then waited and watched as 49 other parade entrants passed

by – including high school marching bands, vintage military vehicles, ROTC units, floats, specialty autos, and various other heritage and military organizations. When entry #50 was called to step forward, the Honor Guard assumed its position in the parade. The unit marched in tight formation along the parade route and performed precision turning maneuvers at corners. At intervals, as it marched, the Guard smartly shifted the arms they carried. Spectators along the sidewalks applauded as the unit passed. When the Honor Guard approached and passed the reviewing stand, it Presented Arms and looked right – towards the stand. Over the public address system, the announcer recognized the Honor Guard as the unit which had fired the salute back at City Hall. Following the parade march, the unit

dispersed, with several members reassembling at the Spaghetti Warehouse restaurant for lunch and comradery.

….Respectfully submitted by JVC Michael L. Lance


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Civil War Weekend – Liendo Plantation

Friday, November 18 – Sunday, November 20, 2016 – Liendo Plantation, Hempstead, Texas

For a pleasant change, the weather was ideal for the 3-day Civil War Weekend event at Liendo Plantation in Hempstead. Commander Tom Coughlin, JVC Michael Lance, and Secretary/Treasurer Gary White had erected the Camp’s recruiting tent on the grounds the previous day. Tables inside the tent displayed Camp photo albums, badges of the G.A.R. and allied ladies organizations, recruiting literature, vintage G.A.R. postcards, and other interesting Civil War-related items. Just outside the tent, two raffle items - a beautiful hand-made quilt donated by Sister Linda LaBrot, and a sword - were displayed.

Raffle items on display: quilt and sword Brothers Dale Leach and Michael Lance as Guards

Thoughout the event, Commander Coughlin and Secretary White encourgaged vistors to pick-up recuiting phamphlets and/or purchase raffle tickets. They were assisted on Saturday by Vali Reyes and Jana Marsh, Sisters of the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary.

Camp Cmdr. Thomas Coughlin working at the raffle ticket table

Brothers Michael Rappe, Robert Lockwood, Dale Leach, Mark Pike, and JVC Michael Lance were also in attendance during the weekend. Besides assisting with the recruiting efforts, they participated in large-scale battle re-enactments each afternoon. The Union force was

large enough to support 3 companies of troops - complete with officers. Both sides had

cavalry units and a cannon battery – all of which were used extensively!

Besides the multitude of food vendors, sutlers and other merchants, and living-history

exhibits, there were separate Union and Confederate camps established on opposite sides of the plantation grounds. Almost everything in the camps was period-correct and the soldiers bivouacking there lived in primitive conditions. The authentic-looking Union camp was the first thing event visitors saw as they arrived.

Union camp scene: Cooking over an open fire Brothers Dale Leach and Robert Lockwood in camp



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On Saturday, after the various Federal units broke camp, they assembled to march together in a long column towards

the distant battlefield. They were delayed 30-45 minutes in front of the Plantation. Muskets were stacked and the soldiers relaxed as they waited for orders to advance on to the front.

Michael Rappe by Plantation Stacked muskets Federal soldiers awaiting orders

Mark Pike by Plantation Federal troops mill about on the battlefield waiting for action The action on the battlefield was shrouded in black powder smoke as the fighting raged. Officers on each side constantly repositioned their Infantry and Calvary units to seek a strategic advantage over their foes. Charges and retreats were the norm. The concussion of cannon blasts were felt at great distances. The spectators sitting in the reviewing stands were thrilled as an announcer described the action by loud speaker. A great time was had by all –

battle participants and spectators! ….Respectfully submitted by JVC Michael L. Lance

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VA Hospital Christmas Brunch

Sunday, December 4, 2016 – Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Medical Center, Houston, Texas

The Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary #1 once again hosted a Christmas Brunch and party for the resident veterans at the VA Hospital in Houston. The veterans were treated to hot chocolate, sandwiches and cookies. In addition, each attending vet received a Christmas gift bag containing items for personal use.

Brothers Karl Falken and Michael Rappe of the Lt. Edward Lea Camp supported the Ladies Auxiliary. The visiting group sang Christmas carols and shared stories with the veterans. One-on-one interaction with the veterans is a much appreciated hallmark of this annual

event.

Brothers Karl Falken and Michael Rappe

Wreaths Across America

Saturday, December 17, 2016 – Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas

As expected, many thousands of volunteers descended on the Houston National Cemetery. They arrived to observe the annual Wreaths Across America ceremonies and to participate in the laying of 70,000+ wreaths on the graves of the veterans buried on the grounds. Brothers Karl Falken and JVC Michael Lance also attended the event in full uniform with muskets to represent the Lt. Edward Lea Camp.

The Hemicyle filled to overflowing as the ceremonies began. After

a brief moment of silence, several elderly veterans were honored as they represented their branch of the military in during the Presentation of Wreaths. A skilled bagpiper offered a well-done rendition of Amazing Grace.

Right: The freshly placed traveling Wall of Remembrance shortly before it accumulated hundreds of visitor

signatures.

Another highlight was the dramatic aerial salute performed by the

Commemorative Air Force, Houston Wing, Flying WWII War Birds. They arrived in the Missing Man formation and executed the ‘Missing Man Flyby’ salute.

The Camp had donated 40 wreaths - and Brothers Falken and Lance placed most of them on veteran’s graves after the ceremony. They were joined by friend of the Camp, Margaret Britain, who assisted by taking photos. Brother Falken also obtained two volunteers from his Civil Air Patrol cadet unit to assist with the wreath laying.

A portion of the huge crowd of volunteers A WWII Warbird fades off to the right that packed inside the Hemicyle during the ‘Missing Man Flyby’ salute.

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Brothers Michael Lance and Brother Karl Falken Brothers Karl Falken and Falken with Dan Fike - and Margaret Britain Michael Lance pose with

Houston PD VFW Post #6010 a Cub Scout.

Left: CAP Cadets Dudley and Hormell

CAP Cadets Dudley and Hormell straightened each wreath as they

placed them on the graves. Along with Brothers Falken and Lance, they offered a salute as each veterans name was read aloud. The unit then

marched together to the next grave to repeat the ritual.

Right: Michael Lance with two belles

Cadet Dudley lays and straightens a wreath A salute to a veteran hero

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Civil War Mascots – ‘Sallie’

Sallie Ann Jarrett was the regimental mascot of the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. She accompanied the soldiers almost throughout the Civil War. ‘Sallie’, as the men would come to call her, was a Staffordshire bull terrier

with a brindle coat. She was born in the spring of 1861 and given as a 4-week old pup to Capt. William R. Terry of Company I by a resident of West Chester, Pennsylvania. At the time, the regiment was in training at Camp Wayne, which was located on the town's former fairgrounds. The men named the pup in honor of 2 people, a young lady whom they admired - and their colonel, Phaon Jarrett. Sallie grew up among the men of the regiment.

Sallie adapted quickly to army life, joining the soldiers during their drills and establishing her place beside the Color Guard for dress parade. Whenever the regiment left camp, her chosen position was at the head of the march with

the colonel's horse. On two occasions, she marched with the regiment in review before President Abraham Lincoln.

Along with the soldiers, Sallie learned to endure the hardships of campaigning. She did not shrink from battle and

accompanied the regiment into the fighting. Her usual position was at the front lines - barking furiously at the enemy. She saw action in each of her regiment's engagements, including: Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Petersburg.

On July 1, 1863, during the 1st day of fighting at Gettysburg, Sallie became separated from the regiment during the Union retreat to Cemetery Hill. The soldiers feared she had been killed. Unable to find her way, Sallie instead had

returned to the Union battle line at Oak Ridge where the 11th had fought on that first day. She was found there days later, still guarding her wounded and dead companions. Sallie was returned to her regiment and soldiered on until a few weeks before the war's end.

On February 6, 1865, during the Union advance in the Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia,

Sallie was struck in the head and killed by a bullet. Despite being under heavy fire, several soldiers momentarily put aside their arms to bury her on the spot.

In 1890, when the veterans of the 11th Pennsylvania erected their monument at Gettysburg, a life-size bronze statue memorializing Sallie was included in a place of honor at the front of the monument on a granite pedestal. Her statue lies below the towering bronze figure of a skirmisher

Left: 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument at Gettysburg Battlefield.

Right: Close-up of Sallie’s bronze statue at the base of the 11th PA Infantry monument.

Left: Example of a modern-day brindle Staffordshire bull terrier.

….Respectfully submitted by JVC Michael Lance

A Death Mourned

Brigadier General Benjamin Helm may have been the only Rebel whose combat death caused grief at the highest levels in Washington. His wife was Mary Todd Lincoln’s half-sister Emilie. When Helm died from wounds received at Chickamauga, the Union Commander-in-Chief and his family went into private mourning. Mr. Helm had turned down

Abraham Lincoln’s offer of a commission as Union paymaster in 1861. Instead, he accepted a commission as Colonel of the 1st Kentucky under Confederate Brig. Gen. Simon Buckner in Bowling Green, KY. He was eventually given command of the 1st Kentucky Brigade, commonly known as the "Orphan

Brigade”.

General Ben Hardin Helm and Emilie Todd

In late 1863, the 1st Kentucky Brigade formed a part of General Braxton Bragg's counteroffensive against Union Major General William Rosecrans in Chattanooga, Tennessee. During the action, a sharpshooter from the 15th Kentucky Union Infantry shot Helm in the

left side. After he slumped and fell from his horse, he was carried to the rear. His wound was inspected by a surgeon. Helm asked the doctor, “Is there any hope?” The surgeon replied, “My dear General, there is no hope!” Helm lay there for several hours waiting for the inevitable. After dark, he heard cheering coming from the front. When he asked what it meant, he was told the Confederate Army had carried the day. Helm repeated to himself over and over again, “Victory! Victor! Victory!” They were his last words.

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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients – U.S. Navy (part 5)

The Medal of Honor is the USA’s highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and

beyond the call of duty. It was first awarded during the Civil War after President Lincoln signed a bill containing a provision for the medal for the Navy on December 21, 1861. It was "to be bestowed upon such petty officers, seamen, landsmen, and Marines as shall most distinguish themselves by their gallantry and other seamanlike qualities during the present war."

Left: Navy Version of the original Medal of Honor (1862)

With this issue of the Harriet Lane, in honor of Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea USN - the namesake of our Camp, I am continuing to present a review of the recipients of the Medal of Honor who served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War….editor

William P. Brownell - Coxswain. William Brownell was born in 1839 and served onboard the USS Benton. He saw action during the Battle of Grand Gulf and participated in the Siege of Vicksburg. His Medal of Honor citation states:

“Served as coxswain on board the U.S.S. Benton during the attack on Great Gulf Bay, 2 May 1863, and Vicksburg, 22 May 1863. Carrying out his duties with coolness and courage, Brownell served gallantly

against the enemy as captain of a 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf and Vicksburg and as a member of the Battery Benton before Vicksburg.”

Henry Brutsche – Landsman. Henry Brutsche was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846. He enlisted into the United States Navy and received the country’s highest award for bravery on December 31, 1864. He died on 27 December 1880 and his remains are interred at Lawnview Memorial Park in Rockledge, Pennsylvania. His brief

citation simply states:

“Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864.”

James Buck – Quartermaster. James Buck was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He joined the Navy in 1852. As an Acting Master's Mate and he was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Quartermaster under General Order 11, dated April 3, 1863.

The U.S. Navy named 3 ships USS Buck – in honor of James Buck. The 1st ship to be named USS Buck after Mr. Buck was a motorboat built in 1911 (photo at left).

The 2nd ship to be named after him was also USS Buck, a Sims-

class destroyer (photo at lower left) that served from 1939 until she was sunk during the invasion of Italy in 1943. The 3rd and final ship to

take its name from James Buck was USS Buck, an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, which served from 1946 until 1973.

James Buck is buried in Greenmount Cemetery in Baltimore, MD. His citation states:

“Served on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip and at the taking of

New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862. Although severely wounded by a heavy splinter, Buck continued to perform his duty until positively ordered below. Later stealing back to his post, he steered the ship for 8 hours despite his critical condition. His bravery was typical of the type which resulted in the taking of the

Forts Jackson and St. Philip and in the capture of New Orleans.”

John M. Burns – Seaman. John Burns was born in 1835 in Hudson, New York. He was still living in that state

when he joined the Navy. He served during the Civil War as a seaman on the USS Lackawanna. At the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, Lackawanna engaged the CSS Tennessee at close range and Burns was severely wounded in the arm and back by flying debris. After receiving medical attention, he returned to his post and helped supply gunpowder to Lackawanna's artillery pieces for the remainder of the battle. For this action, he was

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awarded the Medal of Honor on December 31, 1864. His Medal of Honor citation reads:

“On board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Although severely wounded and sent below under the

surgeon's charge, Burns promptly returned to his station and assisted the powder division throughout the prolonged action which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of Fort Morgan.”

Albert Burton– Seaman. Albert Burton was born in 1838 and emigrated to the U.S. from his native England. He volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the steam-screw Union frigate USS Wabash in 1855. His enlistment is credited to the state of New York. On January 15, 1865, the North Carolina Confederate stronghold of Fort Fisher was taken by a combined Union storming party of sailors, marines, and soldiers under the command of Admiral David Dixon Porter and General Alfred Terry. Burton was a member of the storming

party. His lengthy citation states: “The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Albert Burton, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S.S. Wabash in the

assault on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 15 January 1865. Advancing gallantly through the severe enemy fire while armed

only with a revolver and cutlass which made it impossible to return the fire at that range, Seaman Burton succeeded in reaching the angle of the fort and going on, to be one of the few who entered the fort. When the rest of the body of men to his rear were forced to retreat under a devastating fire, he was forced to withdraw through lack of support, and to seek the shelter of one of the mounds near the stockade from which point he

succeeded in regaining the safety of his ship.” USS Wabash

George Butts – Gunner’s Mate. George Butts was born in Rome, New York in 1838. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Signal during the Civil War. The Signal was a small 190-ton wooden-hulled, stern-wheel steamer built in 1862 at Wheeling, Virginia. She was acquired

the same year by the Union Navy and outfitted as a tin-clad gunboat. George Butts died on 17 February 1902 and his

remains are interred at the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Ohio. His Medal of Honor citation states:

“Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal

engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Although entered on the sick list, Butts courageously carried out his duties during the entire engagement.” USS Signal - 1863

James Byrnes – Boatswain’s Mate. James Byrnes was born in Ireland in 1838. He enlisted in the Navy from New York, and was assigned to the ironclad steamboat, USS Louisville.

On April 3, 1863, he received the Medal of Honor for his service. His citation states:

“Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and

acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Byrnes consistently showed "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."

USS Louisville at dock – view of the bow

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Civil War Weekend – Liendo Plantation (continued from page 14)

Battlefield scene: Mounted opponents face off!

Confederate Calvary in the foreground pauses and faces their counterparts in the distance. Heavy smoke behind the Federal Cavalry indicates the work of Union cannon.

A company of Union Infantry at the far left has rallied on the Colors just prior to advancing.

“Let us at all times remember that all American citizens

are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in the bonds of fraternal feeling.”

Remark on November 20, 1860 at Springfield, Illinois

By

Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

16th President of the United States 1861 - 1865

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois 1847 - 1849

Member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1834 - 1842

Captain of Illinois Militia April 1832 - July 1832

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