SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR Lt. Commander Edward Lea U.S.N. – Camp Number 2
Harriet Lane *********************************************************************************************************************************** Mar 2017 Volume 23 Number 1 ***********************************************************************************************************************************
From the Commander’s Tent Brothers,
It is with Honor and Pride that I step into the position of Camp Commander of the Lt. Commander Edward Lea, USN Camp #2. I want to thank you for your confidence and faith in me to continue the goals and objects of Our Order in this Camp. I assume the position of Camp Commander with humility and with a desire to continue the fine traditions that the Past Commanders have established with an eye on the future to embrace the challenges that we may face.
I wish to thank Past Camp Commander Thomas Coughlin for his fine leadership for the last 20 months. He has accepted the position of Jr. Vice Commander for the Department of Texas including Louisiana. He is dedicating his time and talents to fulfilling that job’s requirements. We want to wish him well.
We have several upcoming special events on the Camp calendar, including the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary President’s Tea on Saturday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. at the Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Hwy 3 & FM 517 in Dickinson, Texas. We will be leading the opening procession by presenting the Colors.
The Heritage Festival at Spring Creek Park, in Tomball, Texas will be held on Saturday, May 20th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have agreed to participate in the Battle of Powder Mill re-enactment by manning a cannon during the re- enactment battle.
The Camp will also participate in the Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Houston National Cemetery on Monday, May 29th. The Ceremony begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. with our cannon volley. We also will place our Camp Memorial Wreath, fire a musket salute in conjunction with Co. 13, U.S. Infantry, and finally conclude the event with the Ike Turner SCVCW Camp from Livingston, Texas, in firing a closing 2-cannon volley. If you are planning to attend this event, plan to arrive very early to secure close-by parking. There will also be satellite parking and shuttle service available from Greenspoint Mall.
Finally, there are numerous Jr. ROTC/ROTC Award presentations throughout the State of Texas and Louisiana during the months of April and May. If you would like to participate by presenting the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War ROTC Award to a much deserving JROTC/ROTC Cadet, please contact me, I have numerous dates available that need presenters.
In F. C. & L,
Brother William Pollard Camp Commander
Contents
1… From the Commander’s Tent 9… Battle of Galveston Commemoration 1… Table of Contents 12… DUV Honors Memory of Sarah Edmonds 2… Membership Muster 14… Homestead Heritage Day 4… Editor’s Message 15… USS Westfield Official Dedication Ceremony 4… 2017 Camp Officers and Staff 16… Civil War Mascots - Dogs 5… Camp Calendar 17… Upcoming Events – Auxiliary’s Presidents Tea 5… Contact Information 17… Upcoming Events – Heritage Festival 5… Supporting the Civil War Trust 17… Upcoming Events – JROTC Award Presentations 6… New Members – Haenn, Clay, and W. Jeffreys 18… Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients – U.S. Navy (part 6) 7… Tribute to Chaplain Randall Scallan 20… Battle of Galveston – Additional photo 8… Civil War Firsts 20… Quote: William Sherman
Membership Muster
Camp Member Civil War Ancestor Service Unit
Mr. William A. Pollard – Camp Cmdr. Sgt. Jacob P. Kinney Co. E, 77th Ohio Infantry Mr. Michael L. Lance – SVC, Hist, Newsltr. Pvt. Finas Euen Lance Co F, 12th Regt IN Inf. & Co E, 59th IN Inf Mr. Michael D. Rappe - JVC Pvt. David C. Murphy Co. E, 11th Regt. Pennsylvania Infantry 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 Pvt. Isaiah Paxton Watts Co. H, 84th Regt. Indiana Infantry Mr. Thor E. Chester Pvt. John A. Watts Indep Co Trumbull Guards, Ohio Infantry Mr. James F. Clay III + Cpl. Dred W. Tucker Co. H, 107th US Colored Troops 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. Thomas F. Coughlin * 2nd Cpl. Henry A. Sauter Co. A, 8th Battalion, DC Infantry Mr. Stephen M. Crow 1st Sgt. John Phillip Megogney Co. C, 102nd Regt. Pennsylvania Infantry 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. William F. Haenn III + Sgt. William F. Grumbine Co. D, 93rd Regt. Pennsylvania Inf. 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 Jerome Taylor Co. I, 126th New York Volunteer Infantry Mr. Wyatt Jeffreys + Pvt. Edward Jerome Taylor Co. I, 126th New York Vol. Infantry Mr. Judd A. Jones Pvt. John A. Watts Indepen. Co., Trumbull Guards, OH Inf.
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Membership Muster (continued)
Camp Member Civil War Ancestor Service Unit
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 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 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. 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. 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,
Once again the Camp is gearing up for a very heavy schedule of SUVCW Award presentations to deserving JROTC Cadets at area high schools. The first two presentations will be held at the end of March and given by Brothers Erik Jeffreys and William Boyd. At least 73 high school JROTC programs are on the schedule this year, with about 20 more likely to be added soon! Wow!
These award presentations will be held primarily during the months of April and May. Obviously, volunteers are needed to get the job done. Several Brothers have already stepped forward to make presentations – sometimes multiple presentations. Besides myself and Brothers Jeffreys and Boyd, the following men have volunteered to cover 38 of the high schools:
William Pollard Ben Bonnett Michael Rappe William Haenn Gary White Rev. Stephen Duncan Karl Falken Dr. Craig Livingston Thomas Jackson
However, at least 35 other schools need a volunteer to help out. The names of the high schools needing volunteer presenters are listed on page XX. The process of presenting a SUVCW Award to an outstanding Cadet is a simple and very rewarding experience – for both parties! Please consider joining the ranks to assist us this year in this worthy cause.
In F. C. & L,
Michael L. Lance Editor
2017 Camp Officers and Staff
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
Stephen Duncan Charles Duke Michael Lance Harrison Moore Pete Lenes Karl Falken Zane Hooper Chaplain Patriotic Instr. Historian Civil War Mem. Guide/Eagle Guard Color Bearer Officer Scout Coordin.
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2017 Camp Calendar
Date Event Location
Tue Apr 11 Monthly Meeting: 7 pm Spaghetti Warehouse Speaker: Brother William Pollard 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX
Sat Apr 22 Annual President’s Tea: 3 pm – 5 pm Queen of Angels Catholic Church Hosted by the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary No. 1 4100 Hwy 3 at FM 517, Dickinson, TX
Tue May 9 Monthly Meeting: 7 pm Spaghetti Warehouse Speaker: Brother Gary White 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX
Sat May 20 Heritage Festival: 10 am – 3 pm (free) Spring Creek Park Battle of the Powder Mill re-enactment, cultural demonstrations 15012 Brown Rd., Tomball, TX cemetery tours, etc.
Mon May 29 Memorial Day Ceremonies: 9:30 am (arrive early for parking) Houston National Cemetery Cannon firing, wreath placement, Rifle salute 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX
Tue Jun 13 Monthly Meeting: 7 pm Spaghetti Warehouse Speaker: Brother Michael Lance 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX
?? Jun ?? 2017 Department Encampment: 10 am Location TBD Address TBD
Tue Jul 11 Monthly Meeting: 7 pm Spaghetti Warehouse Speaker: Open 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX
Tue Sep 12 Monthly Meeting: 7 pm Spaghetti Warehouse Speaker: Brother Karl Falken 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX
Fri Nov 17 Civil War Weekend: 9 am - School day – Living history displays Liendo Plantation Sat Nov 18 9 am – event continues: Sutlers, battles, plantation tours 38653 Wyatt Chapel Rd., Hempstead, TX Sun Nov 19 9 am – event continues: Food vendors, entertainment, etc.
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. William Pollard 409-938-0052 [email protected] Sr. Vice-Cmdr. Michael L. Lance 832-797-9058 [email protected] Jr. Vice-Cmdr. Michael Rappe 281-579-1650 [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
Supporting the Civil War Trust
"At the February meeting of the Camp, a motion was made and approved authorizing the Camp to make a donation to the Civil War Trust of $100 plus any private donations received from members no later than July 1, 2017. Anyone wishing to add a personal donation (in any amount) can make out the check to: Edward Lea Camp 2, SUVCW, and mail it to the Camp address: P.O. Box 331, Houston, TX 77001-0331.
Please make sure to note on the check or envelope that the check is for the CWT donation. A separate line on the Camp monthly financials will record all amounts received prior to the July 1 deadline."
…submitted by Secretary/Treasurer Gary White
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New Members
Introducing: William F. Haenn III
Brother William (Bill) Haenn was born in Darby, PA on Christmas Eve in 1946. A boyhood visit to Independence Hall sparked his lifelong passion for history. His wide-ranging knowledge of Fort Clark was acquired through an avid enthusiasm for military history, a deep love for the fort, and a singular appreciation of soldiers gained from 25 years of military service as an infantry small unit leader and staff officer in the U.S. Army.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education with a major in Geography from West Chester State University, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Brother William Haenn
Brother Haenn’s military education includes Airborne and Ranger Schools, Infantry Officer Advance Course, and Command and General Staff College. He served at various posts in the U.S., overseas in Berlin and Heidelberg, Germany, and in Korea. He retired as a Lt. Col. In 1993.
Bill and his wife live in a restored set of officer’s quarters designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. He has volunteered as a Texas Parks and Wildlife guide at Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site. He is a past- president of the Fort Clark Gun Club, the Brackettville Rotary Club, the Fort Clark Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, and the Fort Clark Historical Society.
Bill is the author of the best-selling book, Fort Clark and Brackettville Land of Heroes, a photographic history for Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America Series.
His most recent contributions to the military history of the Lower Pecos and Big Bend regions include two feature articles for ON POINT: The Journal of Army History, and an innovative analysis of two photographs taken at Fort Davis, Texas in 1887, published in The Journal of Big Bend Studies.
Editor: Brother Haenn joins the Camp based on the service of his 3rd great-uncle, William F. Grumbine, who served as a Sergeant with Co. D, 93rd Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry. Welcome Brother Haenn!
Introducing: James F. Clay III
Brother James Clay joins the Camp based on the service of his 2nd great-grandfather, Dred W. Tucker, who served as a Corporal with Co. H, 107th Regiment U.S. Colored Troops. Welcome Brother Clay!
Introducing: Wyatt Jeffreys
My name is Wyatt Jeffreys. I am 15 years old and I’m an Eagle Scout. I was born in Denton, TX, and I grew up in Conroe for most of my life. I found out about the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War from my dad when he joined. My great, great, great grandfather Edward Jerome Taylor, was a drummer boy in Company I of the 126th New York Infantry.
I am homeschooled, and extremely active in Boy Scouts. I’ve been to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM, and I staff regularly at National Youth Leadership Training, (NYLT). I enjoy going camping on a regular basis with my troop, making things out of paracord, and archery. I’m currently trying to get a job and my driver’s license, as well as save up enough money for a pickup truck. I am interested in being a Real Estate Agent as a career.
Brother Wyatt Jeffreys
Editor: Brother Wyatt Jeffreys joins the Camp based on the service of his 3rd great-grandfather, Edward Jerome Taylor, who served as a Private with Co. I, 126th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry. Welcome Brother Jeffreys!
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Tribute to Chaplain Randall D. Scallan
It is with deep sadness that I inform the Camp of the death of Brother Reverend Randall Scallan. Brother Scallan joined the Camp in 1998 and served two terms as Camp Chaplain. He derived his membership in the SUVCW from Captain Francis M. Byrd, Chaplain, 184th Ohio Infantry.
He passed away at his home in Willis, TX on Sunday, January 15, 2017. His funeral will be held at Mims Baptist Church in Conroe, Texas on Saturday, January 21st at 10:00 a.m.
Brother Scallan was an Ordained Minister, a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in Vietnam, and a Confederal. His great, great grandfather and uncles served with my great, great grandfather and his brothers in the 36th Alabama Infantry, CSA.
Brother Randy and I also shared membership in the Navy Nuclear Weapons Association where he served as the Association's Chaplain. He will be missed by many. Our sympathies to his wife, Liz and his family and friends.
…Submitted by Secretary/Treasurer Gary White
“Our precious friends. This will be very short as I am a little numb right now. Randy is breathing freely and sweetly in Heaven now. He passed from us on Sunday night, Jan 15 here at home with me after the most perfect weekend you can imagine with our whole family and friends here to share chicken and dumpling!
He commented about 9 pm on what a wonderful time we had all enjoyed and that it could not have been better. He then asked me to turn up his oxygen a little more and put on his bi-pap machine. He then leaned back in his recliner, closed his eyes and seconds later opened them in Heaven with his precious Lord. He never once complained about his life tethered to the end of a 50’ cord or carrying the portable concentrator, or being wheeled around instead of walking. He gloried in his girls, grands, and beautiful friendships.
Randy chose cremation and the memorial service will be Saturday, January 21, in the big choir room at Mims Baptist Church in Conroe TX. We will have lunch and lots of time for visiting during lunch after the service. I hear there might be a 21 gun salute by some of the uniformed Civil War Reenactors! Perfect for my sweetheart of 46 years. Please pray for us as we celebrate Randy’s life.” …..Liz Scallan
Chaplain Randy Scallan offering the prayer at the L-R: Cmdr.-elect Stephen Schulze, Chaplain Randy Battle of Galveston Commemoration Ceremony. Scallan, SVC-elect Scott Shuster, and The late Camp Cmdr. Dean Letzring Secretary/Treasurer-elect Gary White stands at the far right 11 Jan 2003 11 Jan 2003
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Tribute to Chaplain Randall D. Scallan (continued)
Randall D. Scallan rides in style – Tranquility Randall Scallan manning the recruiting booth Park, Houston, Texas - Veterans Day 2003 at the Battle of Crockett Springs, Crockett, Texas in late June 2005
Chaplain Randy Scallan standing on the left with Chaplain Randy Scallan at the podium delivers the red shirt – Camp Meeting at the Spaghetti a dedication prayer at the State Historical Warehouse, Houston, Texas - 10 Jan 2006 Marker Dedication in Galveston, Texas 14 Jan 2006
….Submitted by Michael Lance – photos from past issues of the Harriet Lane newsletter
Civil War Firsts
The Civil War was known as a war of firsts. The first successful use of a submarine, the first flame throwers, first land-mine fields, first hospital ships, first Army ambulance corps, a workable machine gun, first income tax started during the war, as did the U.S. Secret Service, a press corps covering battles, and the first use of the bugle call, “taps”. Seven men, 4 in blue and 3 in gray, later ended up serving on the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices Oliver Wendell Holmes, John M. Harlan, William B. Woods and Stanley Matthews wore Union uniforms. Justices Edward D. White, Horace H. Lurton, and Lucius Q.C. Lamar fought for the Confederacy.
In September 1862, federal troops crossed Antietam Creek and were moving on Sharpsburg. Resistance was heavy. There was a short rest and a sergeant for the commissary section of an Ohio regiment volunteered to carry a bucket of hot coffee and cooked rations to the men on the firing line. He was William McKinley. In June 1884 [sic], Confederate Gen. John Breckinridge, a former VP of the U.S. under James Buchannan, faced in battle 2 future presidents – Gen. Rutherford B. Hayes and Maj. William McKinley. After the war, in 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis was driven by carriage through Augusta, Georgia to a federal prison. An 8-year old boy was watching out the window of the Presbyterian minister’s house….he was Woodrow Wilson. …source: http://rollandgsmith.com/2014/12/19/oddities-of-the-civil-war
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Battle of Galveston Commemoration
Saturday, 14 Jan 2017 – Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, Galveston, Texas
As is long tradition, the Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea USN Camp #2, SUVCW gathered once again at the historic Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery on Broadway St. in Galveston for our annual Battle of Galveston Commendation. A 11- man Honor Guard was formed in conjunction with members of Co. A, 13th U.S. Infantry Regiment.
The Sarah Emma Seelye Tent #4, SUVCW Auxiliary once again gave support to the Camp and was well represented.
A Color Guard was supplied by Galveston’s Ball High School. Bugler Dana Read again offered musical accompaniment.
The John Bell Hood Camp #50, SCVCW also supplied a 9-man Honor Guard and it was supported by members of the Veuve Jefferson Davis Chapter #17, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Several Masons of the Harmony Lodge of Galveston also attended the ceremony as well as a number of spectators and photographers.
The Honor Guard, commanded by Thomas Whitesides assembles for musket inspection before the event.
L-R: Samuel Hampton PCC (Lea), Thomas Whitesides (13th), Howard Rose (13th), Karl Falken (Lea), Michael Rappe (Lea), Robert Lockwood (Lea & 13th), Dale Leach (Lea & 13th), Glen Camp (13th), Rion Braddock (13th), Michael Lance JVC (Lea), Stephen Schulze PCC (Lea) and Dana Read (Bugler).
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Battle of Galveston Commemoration (continued)
The weather was perfect for the opening of the event. The participants formed in a file and marched into the ceremony to take positions near the Union Monument. A podium was set up under a canopy to facilitate the various speakers.
Sister Norma Pollard of the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary in uniform as a Vivandière. The Federal Honor Guard will follow her, led by unit commander Thomas Whitesides.
Camp Cmdr. Thomas Coughlin welcomed the guests and participants and the keynote speaker was honorary Camp member author Edward Cotham.
Auxiliary Chaplain Betty Hampton remains at the podium while SVC William Pollard lays the accoutrements of the soldier at the Union Monument (center). The Ball High School Color Guard observes (far left) and Camp Secr./Treas. Gary White stands at attention beside the monument. The barely visible Federal Honor Guard stands at attention behind the Department and Camp Colors.
Camp Cmdr. Thomas Coughlin observes from the podium as the Federal Honor guard (rear right facing away) reloads to fire one of the 3-volleys. Brother White stands at attention beside the monument (center) and author Edward Cotham (far left) watches. Bugler Dana Read prepares to offer ‘Taps’ (in distance above the podium).
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Battle of Galveston Commemoration (continued)
After the Battle of Galveston Commemoration ceremony concluded, the Harmony Lodge Masons re-assembled to perform a separate Masonic rite at another nearby gravesite. Several event attendees crowded around to observe this solemn ritual.
At the conclusion of the Masonic ceremony, the John Bell Hood Camp, SCVCW Honor Guard formed up at the Confederate Monument. They supported the forthcoming memorial service offered by the ladies of the UDC with a 1-volley musket salute.
Confederate Honor Guard standing in front of the Confederate Monument.
SCV Camp Cmdr. Doug McBee snaps a photo as the UDC ladies lay roses and wreaths at the Confederate monument. The SCV Honor Guard observes.
UDC member Kathryn Coughlin, wife of Camp Cmdr. Thomas Coughlin. Confederate Honor Guard (center) in line. Harmony Lodge Masons (far right).
Following the aforementioned activities at the Episcopal Cemetery, the Camp re-assembled at the Golden Corral restaurant on the Galveston seawall for a monthly business meeting. The focus of the meeting was the installation of Camp officers for the 2017 term. Department Cmdr. Charles Sprague conducted the installations.
A hearty show of appreciation for service rendered was given to Thomas Coughlin – our newest PCC.
Brother Samuel Hampton PCC and Department Cmdr. Charles Sprague arrive at the Golden Corral restaurant.
….Submitted by Michael Lance …Photos by Betty Hampton and Thomas Coughlin …Additional photo on back page
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Daughters of Union Veterans Honor Memory of Sarah Edmonds
Saturday, February 4, 2017 – Washington Cemetery, Houston, Texas
On February 4, 2017, members of the Sarah Emma Edmonds Detached Tent #4, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War celebrated the 10th anniversary of the chartering of their Tent at Washington Cemetery. The Tent was chartered February 11, 2007. Accompanied by seven Brothers of the Lt. Cmdr. Edward USN Camp #2, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, they gathered at the gravesite of Sarah Emma Edmonds Seelye (b. December 1837/1841 – d. September 5, 1898).
Sarah Edmonds was a Canadian-born woman who served as a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War. She later wrote about her wartime experiences in her book, Nurse, Soldier, and Spy, first published in 1865 under the title, Nurse and Spy in the Union Army: The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battlefields. She was noted for her courage and ability in combat and is one of the very few women to receive a military pension from the U.S. government for military service during the Civil War.
The invocation was performed by Tent Chaplain, Patricia Wood. Janet Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance and also offered remarks about charity. Susan Barry, Tent Secretary, wrote the script for the ceremony, and Tent President, Martha Class, gave a speech about the history of the Tent and its goals for the future. Susan Salm offered the closing prayer.
In full uniform, members of the Camp presented the Colors and fired a salute over the grave of the veteran. The ladies of the Tent laid roses on her grave, as well as on the nine other graves of Civil War Union veterans buried in the plot. The Sarah Emma Edmonds Detached Tent #4 also does volunteer work to promote patriotism and service to veterans and while focusing on service to the Houston community.
…Submitted by Karl Falken
Front L-R: April Bass, Secretary Susan Barry, President Martha Class, PTP Susan Salm, Chaplain Patricia Wood, and Janet Hicks
Back L-R: Chaplain Stephen Duncan, Zane Hooper, Stephen Schulze PCC, Cmdr. William Pollard, SVC Michael Lance, Karl Falken, and Samuel Hampton PCC
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Daughters of Union Veterans Honor Memory of Sarah Edmonds (continued)
Pledge of Allegiance Honor Guard fires to drum roll – 3-volley Salute
Honor Guard at Union burial plot at Washington cemetery L-R: Samuel Hampton PCC guards the Colors, Chaplain Stephen Duncan with drum, and Zane Hooper, Cmdr. William Pollard, Stephen Schulze PPC, SVC Michael Lance, and Karl Falken with muskets. Ten Union veteran graves, each marked with an American flag, are soon to be decorated with roses by the ladies of the Sarah Emma Edmonds Detached Tent #4.
….Respectfully submitted by Michael Lance …Photos courtesy of Janet Hicks, Karen Stirling, and Kira Bolding
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Homestead Heritage Day
Saturday, February 11, 2017 – Jesse Jones Park, Humble, Texas
Saturday, February 11 presented a pleasant day in the park for a family outing and a chance to enjoy “living history” representing 19th century Texas settler life. The sights and sounds of folk music, blacksmithing, black powder weaponry, open fire cooking, and other skills of times past were demonstrated by scores of authentically outfitted reenactors. The highlight of the afternoon was the Civil War skirmish at the planter’s cabin.
Left: Before the skirmish – Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle (in top hat) posed with Union Cmdr. Thomas Whitesides.
As a foraging company of Union soldiers, led by Cmdr. Whitesides, marched into a clearing dominated by a planter’s homestead, they were immediately challenged by the angry slave owner. The irate Confederate sympathizer loudly harangued the Federal soldiers, demanding they vacate the premises. However, instead of backing away, the Federal commander ordered his men to search the homestead and adjoining structures for food and contraband.
As the troopers eagerly scattered to follow orders, the slave owner attempted to lift a musket to defend his property – and was immediately shot with a pistol wielded by Capt. Pike, the Cmdr.’s aid.
As the planter fell mortally wounded, his teenaged son, standing nearby, spontaneously grabbed the fallen musket and appeared to be a threat to the Union men. Federal Cpl. Lance quickly dispatched the teenager with a single musket ball.
Right: The planter confronts the Federal officers in front of his cabin.
L-R: Cpl. Michael Lance (Lea Camp & 13th U.S. Infantry), planter Rion Braddock (Co. A, 13th U.S. Infantry), Cmdr. Thomas Whitesides (13th U.S.), Dale Leach (Lea Camp & 13th U.S. Infantry), and Cpt. Mark Pike (13th U.S. Infantry).
At that point, a general melee erupted as other members of the homestead, primarily women and slaves, poured onto the scene from their observation positions on the front porch of the homestead – wailing and screaming.
A distraught slave woman from the household, confused about what her future would be now that the planter was dead, was offered her freedom if she accompanied the Union soldiers. A promise of education was key to her deciding to accept the offer.
Meanwhile, a nearby company of Confederate soldiers heard the gunshots soon approached from the woods on the far side of the clearing. Cmdr. Whitesides immediately ordered his men to reassemble and form up into a line of battle. Several volleys were fired towards the slowly approaching Rebels.
At first, the Confederates approached warily and fought guerrilla-style, firing from behind trees and other forms of cover. However, as the Union forces reformed and commenced a slow fighting retreat, the Rebels also formed into a line of battle. The two battle lines exchanged volley after volley. A cloud of gun smoke obscured visibility. Not being able to determine the strength of the Rebel forces, Cmdr. Whitesides commenced an orderly fighting retreat. Casualties mounted on both sides as volume of musket volleys remained constant.
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Homestead Heritage Day (continued)
Union forces in double-rank formation during The Confederate line of battle as it slowly an orderly retreat – led by Cmdr. Whitesides. advanced on the retreating foe. The deceased son of the planter is visible in the background.
The Rebels were supported by a cavalry unit which attempted, without success, to outflank the retreating Union force. A teen-aged slave boy made a dash from the cabin towards the blue line, hoping to gain freedom. He was almost instantly gunned down by the attacking Rebels. Eventually, the surviving Union soldiers reached the safety of the woods – thus ending the skirmish. …Respectfully submitted by SVC Michael Lance
USS Westfield Official Dedication Ceremony
Thursday, March 2, 2017 – Texas City, Texas
The official dedication ceremony of the USS Westfield display was held on March 2, 2017 at the Texas City Museum in Texas City. Camp Cmdr. William Pollard, Brother Stephen Schulze PCC, and honorary member author Edward Cotham, represented the Camp at the event.
Remarks were given by several dignitaries, including Texas City Mayor, Matthew Doyle, Chair of the Texas City Historical Preservation Corp, the Director of the Department of Recreation and Tourism, the District Cmdr. of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, a State Marine Archeologist from the Texas Historical Commission, and Justin Parkoff of the Department of Anthropology from Texas A&M University.
R-L: Honorary Brother Edward Cotham, A portion of the USS Westfield display Stephen Schulze PCC, Camp Cmdr. William Pollard …submitted by Stephen Schulze PCC
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Civil War Mascots - Dogs
Dogs were among the most popular of Civil War mascots. They accompanied their soldier companions while in camp or on campaign. Since the common dog allowed the soldiers a way to express affection and tenderness under terrible circumstances, most were tolerated by the commanding officers.
Some dogs even seemed to have a respect for authority. The 5th Connecticut Infantry had a black and tan terrier that had a peculiar aversion for commanding officers. He would attach himself to whomever was in command -wherever he went. If the whole company was out, the terrier kept close to the captain. If only a platoon was present, the dog kept with the sergeant. This canine ‘mascot’ nearly always attended dress parades. On those occasions, the pooch departed the company ranks and went to the colonel to watch the parade pass! While many dogs were killed in action, this authority-loving terrier stayed with the officers - and survived the war.
Officer and his faithful dog - George A. Custer
While some dogs were picked up along the way, many dogs were brought from home by their soldier owners – such as Louis Pfieff. He brought his dog along when he enlisted with the 3rd Illinois Infantry. After Pfieff was killed at the Battle of Shiloh, his wife went to retrieve his body. But she was unable to locate the fallen soldier. However, she did find their dog! It was reported that the family pet led her to a distant single grave where Louis Pfieff was buried. The dog was said to have been keeping vigil by the grave for 12 days since his master's death, only leaving to find food.
The 34th Massachusetts Infantry had an "army of dogs". Some of these dogs were pretty much wild animals. They stayed out of camp until dark and then snuck in to raid the cook house when no one was around. Some of these dogs eventually became quite tame and would regularly fall in with the company. Since these ‘mascots’ often howled during bugle calls, some of the soldiers had mixed feelings about them! However, some of the dogs went into the thick of battle growling and barking ferociously. One of these ‘not so bright’ battle dogs thought it was great sport to chase half-spent cannon shot. His hobby led to his being wounded three times and he left most of his tail in Tennessee at the Battle of Stones River.
“Jack”, bulldog in full gear -
“Frank” was a mascot of the 2nd Kentucky Infantry, a Confederate regiment. Frank usually accompanied his men into battle carrying his own small haversack around his neck with his own rations. When his company was captured at the Battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee in October 1861, Frank was incarcerated along with them. He spent six months in prison. And when the Confederate soldiers were eventually exchanged, so was Frank! The dog faithfully remained with the 2nd Kentucky for two more years before he came up missing and was presumed killed in action.
The Richmond Howitzer Battalion kept a mascot dog named "Stonewall Jackson", who apparently was a very smart dog. He was known to line up for roll call clenching a pipe in his teeth. He was taught many tricks by the men of the battalion and became very popular and well-known. “Stonewall” was even the target of several kidnapping attempts! Eventually, one of the kidnapping attempts was successful and he was never seen again by his men.
"Sallie", a brindle Staffordshire bull terrier was the mascot of the 11th Pennsylvania and accompanied them in battle. She was separated from her regiment after being wounded in battle during one engagement. However, she managed to find her way back to her men. Unfortunately, Sallie was later killed on the battlefield by a bullet wound to her head. The men of the 11th Pennsylvania had Sallie's likeness placed on their regimental monument (see related story in the December 2016 issue of the Harriet Lane, page 17).
A beautiful Newfoundland called "Tony" was lovingly cared for by the Chicago Light Artillery Battery A. He was referred to as the "battery dog". Tony was a dog of action and seemed to give no thought to the bullets zipping all around him. He was eventually wounded on the battlefield at South Mountain. He recovered and later saw action at Shiloh. Since he always managed to stick close to his men, the worst was feared when he came up missing at Antietam. Tony was eventually found dead on the battlefield. …Respectfully submitted by SVC Michael Lance
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Upcoming Events
10th Annual President’s Tea: Saturday, 22 April 2017
On Saturday, April 22, 2017, Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary #1 – the Auxiliary to the Lt. Commander Edward Lea USN Camp #2, SUVCW will be hosting their 10th edition of their always delightful and elegant President’s Tea. The event will be held at the Queen of Angels Catholic Church Hall at 4100 Highway 3 in Dickinson, Texas from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Besides the Civil-war era refreshments, the planned activities include, musical entertainment, enlightening and educational speeches, and assorted reflections of the Civil War era. Volunteers from the Lt. Commander Edward Lea Camp will form a Color Guard and various other heritage organizations will also participate.
All Brothers of the Camp are encouraged to attend this worthy event. You will enjoy an entertaining afternoon while, at the same time, be supporting our Ladies Auxiliary. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For ticket information, call 281-414-2077 or 832-264-4698
Heritage Festival: Saturday, 20 May 2017
The 2nd Annual Heritage Festival will be held at Spring Creek Park in Tomball, Texas on May 20, 2017. The address is 15012 Brown Rd. – which is just north of the intersection of FM 2920 and State Hwy. 249. The festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. and run until 3:00 p.m. This is a free event and is sponsored by the 4th Precinct.
“Enjoy a fun-filled day of educational family friendly activities in one of Harris County’s most beautiful parks! Visit recreated Confederate and Union camps to learn about Civil War era lifestyles. Also take guided tours to discover the history of the recently discovered Spring Creek Park Cemetery.”
Onsite activities include: “Cemetery Tours, Civil War Battle Re-enactments, Cultural Demonstrations, Crafts and Entertainment, Food Trucks, Archaeology Digs, and Storytelling.”
2017 JROTC Award Presentations
Cmdr. Pollard has furnished an extensive list of high schools that have requested that an SUVCW Award and Medal be presented to one of their exemplary Cadets during their upcoming awards ceremonies. Several Brothers have volunteered to make the award presentations at 38 different high schools so far.
But the following list of high school still need volunteers. If you would like to present an SUVCW award at one or more of the schools listed below, please contact Cmdr. Pollard for further information.
6 April 7:00 pm Jersey Village HS Jersey Village 28 April 6:00 pm Dekaney HS Spring 19 April 6:00 pm Bellaire HS Houston 29 April ?:00 pm Foy H. Moody HS Corpus Christi 19 April 6:00 pm O. W. Holmes HS San Antonio 2 May 7:00 pm W. B. Ray HS Corpus Christi 20 April ?:00 pm Tom C. Clark HS San Antonio 3 May 6:30 pm Southside HS San Antonio 21 April 6:00 pm Lockhart HS Austin area 3 May ?:00 pm Elsik HS SW. Houston 21 April 7:00 pm Victoria E./W. HS Victoria 4 May 7:00 pm Del Valle HS Austin area 21 April ?:00 pm Klein HS Klein 5 May 6:00 pm Splendora HS Splendora 21 April 6:30 pm Westside HS W. Houston 5 May 7:00 pm Mary Carroll HS Corpus Christi 21 April ?:00 pm North Shore HS NE. Houston 6 May 6:00 pm McNeil HS Round Rock 24 April 11:00 am Terry HS Rosenberg 6 May ?:00 pm Westwood HS Round Rock 25 April 6:30 pm Brandeis HS San Antonio 11 May ?:00 pm Lamar Consolid. HS Richmond 25 April 6:00 pm Cleveland HS Cleveland 12 May 6:00 pm Alice HS Alice 25 April 6:30 pm Tivy HS Kerrville 13 May 9:00 am Leander HS Leander 26 April ?:00 pm William Brennan HS San Antonio 15 May 7:00 pm Pearland HS Pearland 26 April 6:30 pm Sandra O’Conner HS San Antonio 17 May ?:00 pm Stoney Point HS Round Rock 27 April 6:30 pm Judson HS Converse 17 May 7:00 pm Hastings HS SW Houston 27 April 6:00 pm John P. Stevens HS San Antonio 20 May ?:00 pm Flour Bluff HS Corpus Christi 28 April 5:30 pm Samuel Clemens HS Schertz 22 May 3:30 pm Port Arthur Mem. HS Beaumont area 28 April ?:00 pm Burkburnett HS Burkburnett 25 May ?:00 pm Wharton HS Wharton
There are also a number of high schools that have requested SUVCW award presentations that have not yet supplied the date and times for their ceremonies. If you would like to be notified when this information becomes available, please let Cmdr. Pollard know.
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients – U.S. Navy (part 6)
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 Campbell - Boatswain's Mate. William Campbell volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy from the state of Indiana. He was assigned to the Union sloop-of-war USS Ticonderoga and received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865. His Medal of Honor Citation reads:
"The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Boatswain's Mate William Campbell, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865. Despite heavy return fire by the enemy and the explosion of the 100-pounder Parrott rifle which killed eight men and wounded 12 more, Boatswain's Mate Campbell, as Captain of a gun, performed his duties with skill and courage during the first two days of battle. As his ship again took position on the line of the 13th, he remained steadfast as the Ticonderoga maintained a well-placed fire upon the batteries on shore, and thereafter, as she materially lessened the power of guns on the mound which had been turned upon our assaulting columns. During this action the flag was planted on one of the strongest fortifications possessed by the rebels." USS Ticonderoga - 1863
William M. Carr – Master-at-Arms. William M. Carr was born on November 25, 1829, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was living in that city when he joined the U.S. Navy in 1850. He later served during the Civil War as a Master-at-Arms on the USS Richmond. At the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, he "performed his duties with skill and courage" despite heavy fire. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor four months later. Carr's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
“On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Carr performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the prolonged battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the successful attacks carried out on Fort Morgan.”
Left: William M. Carr’s Medal of Honor
Michael Cassidy – Landsman. Michael Cassidy was born in 1837 in Ireland. He immigrated to the United States and was living in New York when he joined the U.S. Navy. He served during the Civil War as a landsman on the USS Lackawanna. At the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, Lackawanna engaged the CSS Tennessee at close range and Cassidy distinguished himself as the sponger on a gun crew. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor four months later. Cassidy died at age 70 or 71 on March 18, 1908, and was buried at Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, VA. His Medal of Honor citation reads:
“Served on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Displaying great coolness and exemplary behavior as first sponger of a gun, Cassidy, by his coolness under fire, received the applause of his officers and the gun crew throughout the action which resulted in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee and in the destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.”
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients (continued)
James B. Chandler – Coxswain. James B. Chandler was born October 6, 1837 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He joined the U.S. Navy from Boston in November 1861 for 3 years and served as a coxswain on the USS Richmond. In the April 1862 Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, Richmond fought Confederate ships on the Mississippi river and passed artillery batteries at Chalmette, Louisiana - leading to the capture of New Orleans. The ship then proceeded up the river and Chandler participated in the passage of Vicksburg, Mississippi in mid-1862. Although recovering from illness, he "rendered gallant service" through heavy fire at the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor four months later. Chandler died at age 61 on July 12, 1899 and was buried in his birth city of Plymouth, Massachusetts. His official Medal of Honor citation reads:
“On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Cool and courageous although he had just come off the sick list, Chandler rendered gallant service throughout the prolonged action as his ship maintained accurate fire against Fort Morgan and ships of the Confederacy despite extremely heavy return fire. He participated in the actions at Forts Jackson and St. Philip, with the Chalmette batteries, at the surrender of New Orleans and in the attacks on batteries below Vicksburg.”
Louis G. Chaput – Landsman. Louis G. Chaput was born in 1845 in Montreal, Canada. He immigrated to the United States and was living in New York when he joined the U.S. Navy. He served during the Civil War as a landsman on the USS Lackawanna. At the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, the Lackawanna engaged the CSS Tennessee at close range and Chaput was severely wounded in the face and limbs by flying debris while manning an artillery gun. After receiving medical treatment, he returned to his post and continued working the gun for the remainder of the battle. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Chaput died on April 17, 1916, at age 70 or 71. His official Medal of Honor citation reads:
“On board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Severely wounded, Chaput remained at his gun until relieved, reported to the surgeon and returned to his gun until the action was over. He was then carried below following the action which resulted in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee and in destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.” USS Lackawanna
Robert T. Clifford - Master-at-Arms. Robert T. Clifford was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1835. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served on the 709-ton steamer USS Shokokon during the Civil War. This heavy gunship was manned by 112 sailors and was tasked with pursuing Confederate blockade runners and to participate in river operations. Towards the war’s end, the Shokokon acted as a minesweeper in the rivers of Northern Virginia. Clifford died July 24, 1873 at about age 38. His brief Medal of Honor citation reads simply:
“Served on board the U.S.S. Shokokon at New Topsail Inlet off Wilmington, North Carolina, 22 August 1863.”
Patrick Colbert – Coxswain. Patrick Colbert was born in Ireland in 1842. He later enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Commodore Hull. In 1862, this vessel was a ferryboat that was acquired by the Union Navy and outfitted as a gunboat, then assigned to the Union blockade. Patrick Colbert received a Medal of Honor for bravery during combat for his action aboard the USS Commodore Hull during the Capture of Plymouth, NC on October 31, 1864. He passed away January 19, 1877 at about age 35 and his remains are interred at the Mount Elliott Cemetery in Michigan. His brief Medal of Honor citation reads simply:
“Served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864.” USS Commodore Hull Artwork by Erik Heyl, 1962
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Battle of Galveston Commemoration Ceremony (continued from page 11)
Remembering the fallen heroes of the January 1, 1863 Battle of Galveston
USS Harriet Lane Cmdr. John Wainwright Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea Willis Monroe John Hart Joseph Pollock Henry Newton
USS Westfield Cmdr. William B. Renshaw Lt. Charles Zimmerman William Greene John Callahan Sam King William Esson Rudolph Hibbard Henry Bethke Peter Johnson Mathew McDonald Hugh McCabe William Reeves George Cox
USS Owasco Thomas Jeff Frederick Saunders
USS Sachem Phillip Duffy
42nd Mass. Vol. Inf. Francis Nott David Chapin
Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, Galveston, TX January 14, 2017 L-R: Howard Rose, Karl Falken, Michael Rappe
"War is cruelty. There is no use trying to reform it. The crueler it is, the sooner it will be over."
William Tecumseh ‘Cump’ Sherman (b. 1820 Ohio – d. 1891 New York) Bank Manager, Lawyer, College Superintendent, Streetcar Executive Businessman - Educator - Author Major General in the Union Army
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