The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-22

on Honor, on which shall be entered the
names Of i've privates most distinguish
ed FOR bravery IN battle, enterprise, en-
durance, soldierlv conduct and skill ia
The use Of arms. The seldiers enti,ledfo
this distinction will be selecied by Che
non -commissloned officers and privates
IN each company, BY ballot, approved BY
the company commander.
In every regiment there shall be kept
Regimsntal RoHef Honor in which shall
be entered The company rolls, and, in adj
diiion thereto, the names OF ten CQrpo-
rails aud ten Sergcanta, most dist gnish-
ed for like good qualities. fiese nom
commissioned officers shall bechosen by
the Commissioned Officers Of regiments.
approved by Regimental Commanders.
Regimental Rolls shall be announced in
Regimental Orders, and copies forward
ed to Brigade and Department Head
Quarters without delay. III
In every Brigade there shall be kept 4
Brigade Roll Of Honor, on which shall be
inscribed the regimental Rolls, and, in
addition thereto, the names Of four
Lieutenanis, four Captains, and two
Field officers, below the rank Of Colonel,
most distinguished for gallantry in .ae-
ton, professional knowledge, skill, en-
ergy, and zeal 10 the performance Of du-
ty. Brigade Rolls Of Honor shall be
published in Brigade General Orders,
and COZ les sent to Division and Depart.
ment Head Quarters.
Each Army Corps shall have a Roll Of
Honor, composed of Brigade Rolls and,
/ in addition thereto, the names of Gener-
al, Field, and Staff Officers, who win es-
pecial distinction by noble and heroic
| conduct s
The name of any one on the Rolls Of
Honor may be stricken therefrom for
misconduct, or for falling below the
standard, by regimental, brigade, divis-
/ ion OF superior commanders or by SEN
fence of Courts Martial. Vacancies aris-
ing FROM these OF other causes, shall be
Immediately filed in the manner already
prescribed. Whoever shall receive a
Medal for distinguished service, shall
have his name placed on the Roll Of
Honor -f
Officers, non-cosmissioned officers and
privates may hive their names placed
upon the Rolls o. Honor by the General
Commanding, for PARTICULAR Acts of hero
ism that may come under his obserya-
ton.
IL. Each infantry and cavalry brigade
shall Immediately organize Light Bal
talon, TO be formed from the Rolls of
Honor, as follows: three privates from
each company, one commissioned officer,
two sergeants and three corporals from
each regiment and one field officer
from each brigade, as commander of the
Battalion, TO be selected according 10 the
method designated in establishing the
Rolls of Honor. The detail from each
regiment shall constitute company.
This Battalion shall be provided with
the best rifled arms, revolving arms If
possible, and will be mounted as soon as
practicable. II shall be always kept full
by selections made from brigade, regi-
mental or company Rolls of Honor.
Officers aud soldiers may be dismissed
from the Battalion for misconduct by its
commanding officer, with the approval OF
the brigade commander, or by order Of a
superior commander.
The Light battalion will be excused
from picket duty, and, when not on de-
tached service, will be encamped al
Brigade Head. Quarters. 1t must be kept
at all times fully armed and equipped
and provided with water proofs and
shelter tents, and also, when required
winter tents and the necessary transport
tation.
These light battalions win be looked
upon as the elite Of the army, and models
for their profession, and from them will
be expected such deeds of darin2 anC
enterprise as will prove them worthy o.
the dis tinction conferred upon them
and justify the choice Of their eompan-
ions.
BY Command of
Maj Gen. RQSECRANS.
G. COMPANY
Asst. Adj't. Gen'l. and Chief Of Staff
Some time ago II was suggested thai
all the regiments in the service Of thu
United States should have inscribed upor
their banners the names Of the battles
in which they have successfully partioi
pated. The subject found It's way int,
the balls of Congress, and was approved
by CHARLES SUMNER, who, by the way
is generally upon the wrong side. How
ever, the suggestion was heartily re-
sponded TO, and an order relating 10 i
published by the War Department Tn
following has been promulgated pertain
Jog to the old order;
uEAD-QR's DEP'MENT or CUMBERLAEp,l
MUaFnEgsDoRo, Tenn, Feb 10, 1868. s
General Oydrs-No. "a.
The following extract from Genera
Order No. 49, War Department Februar.
Odd, 1862, is published for the infOrma
ton Of this army.
at is ordered, that there shall be in
scribed on the colors or guidons OF al
Q regiments aud batteries, in the service Q
; the United States, the names Of the bat
1 ties in which they have borne a merito
rinus mart
. is expected that troops SO dislinguishe
: will regard their colors as representa-
. the honor Of their corps-to be lost Onl
. with their lives; and that those VIII
4 are not yet entitled 10 such distinction
will not rest satisfied until they hav
won II, by their discipline and yalor.
e In accordance with this Order, IN
Q General Commanding directs that tn
name Of" STONE RIvER" be inscribed o.
: the National Colors OF each Regiment
, aud the Guidon OF each Battery, tina
?, was engaged in the recent battle in from
Il Of this city. Tho General Is proud I
: know that there was not single Regi
ment or Battery which did not in tina
G memorable conflict bear a meriioriou
}, part.
!. by Command Of