Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-13


To establish method of pointing out to
this army and the nation those officers and
soldiers Of this command, who shall have
distinguished themselves by bravery in
battle, or courage, enterprise and soldierly
conduct, as well as to promote the efhcien-
cy Of the service,
at is ordered, That in every company,
in this army-infantry, artillery and cav
airy incIuded-there shall be kept Roll
of Honor, on which shall be entered the
names Of five privstes most distinguished
for bravery in battle, enterprise, endu-
rance, soldierly conduct and skill in the
1lea nf arms The soldiers entitled TO this
disticntion will be selected by the nom
commissioned officers and privates in each
company by ballot approved by the COM
pany commander.
ain every regiment there shall be kept
q Regimental roll of Honor, in which shall
be entered the company rolls, and in addi-
ton thereto, the names of ten Corporals
and ten Sergeants most distinguished for
like good qualities-these non-commis-
stoned officers Of regiments approved by
regimental commanders.
"Regimental rolls shall be announced in
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to Brigade and Department Headquarters
without delay.
In every Brigade there shall be kept a
Brigade Roll Of Honor, in which shall be
inscribed the regimental rolls, and in ad-
dition thereto, the names Of four Lieuten-
ants, four Captains, and two field officers,
below the rank of Colonel, most distin-
guished for gallantry in action, profession
al knowledge, skill, energy, and zeal in
the performance Of duty. Brigade Rolls
of Honor shall be published in Brigade
General Orders, and copies sent to Division
and Department Headquarters.
Each army corps shall have a Roll Of
Honor, composed of brigade rolls, and in
addition therto, the names Of General,
Field and Staff Officers, who win especial
distinction by noble and heroic conduct.
"The name of any one on the Rolls Of
Honor may be stricken therefrom, for mis-
conduct, or for falling below the standard,
by the regimental, brigade, division or su-
perior commander, or by sentence of court
martial.
"Vacsncies arising from these or other
causes, shall be Immediately filed, in the
manner already prescribed.
Whoever shall receive medal for dis
tinguished service, shall have his name
placed on the Rolls of Honor.
"0ficers, non-commissioned officers and
privates may have their names placed upon
the Rolls of Honor by the General com
manding, for particular acts Of heroism
that come under his special observation.
Each infantry and cavalry brigade
shall Immediately organize Light Bat
talliOn, to be formed from the Rolls of
Honor as follows: Three privates from
each company; one commissioned Ofhcsr,
two sergesnts and three corporals from
each regiment, and one field officer from
each brigade, as commander of the battal-
lion, to be selected according to the method
designated in establishing the Rolls of
Honor. The detail from each regiment
shall contribute a company.
Z" This battalion shall be provided with
the best rihed arms-revolving arms, if
possible-snd will be mounted as soon as
practicable. 1t shall always be kept full
by selections made from brigade, regi-
mental, and company rolls of honor
"Oficers or soldiers may be dismissed
from picket duty, and, when not on de-
tached service, will be encamped at Brig
ade Headquarters. It must be kept at all
times fully armed and equipped, and pro-
vided with water-proOfs, and shelter-tents;
and, also, when required, winter-tents and
their necessary transportation.
"These Light Battalions will be looked
upon as the elite Of the army, and models
for their profession, and from them will
be expected such deeds of daring and en-
terprise as viii prove them worthy Of the
distinction conferred upon them, and
justify the choice of their companions.
By command Of
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