The National tribune., 1892-01-14
GEN. J.I. GREGG DEAD.
A Gallant Soldier In Both tho Mexican and Civil
Wars

Wars.
Gen. John Irwin Gregg. U. s. Army, retired
who was a gallant soldier in both the Mexican
war aud the war Of the rebellion, died az his
home on G. street in Washington on Wednes-
day. Jan. 6. lie WAS nearly G6 years OF age
aud since he was retired from active service in
1879 has resided in Washington. where he has
been prominent member Of the GAR, Union
Veterans Union, and the Loyal Legion.
Gen. Gregg was born in Bellefonte, Pa, July
10, 1926. lie comes Of distinguished family
his grandfather being United States Senator
from 1907 to 1913, while his father, Andrew
Gregg. was a member Of the Pennsylvania SEN
ate. Gen. d. Mem. Gregg, Auditor.G General
elect Of Pennsylvania, is a cousin. In 1916
Gen. Gregg enlisted for the Mexican war in
the Center Guards (Co. ID. 2d Pa. He was
appointed a First Lieutenant Of Regular in
fantry Fob Il, 1917; assigned 10 the llth u. s.
Inf April .. 1917; promoted Captain Sept. 5,
ls47 aud was houOrably mustered out Of serV-
ice Aug. Ia, l5fs.
At the breaking out OF the war he rendered
his services aud was appointed Captain. 81
u. s. Cav, May IL. 1861; was transferred TO
the 9Th Cav. Aug. 3, l-6l. and was promoted
Colonel Of the 10th Pa. Cav. in November,
1862 During his service in the Regular Army
lac took part IN tile PeninsulaT campaign, par
ticipating in the battles Of Williamsburg and
Kent Courthouse. His first action In command
Of the 10th Pa. Cav. was az Kelley's Ford. Va,
March IL. 1863. lie commanded "A brigade of
cavalry in the battle Of Brandy statiOn Va,
June ., 1868, and during the Gettysburg cam
paigu, aud did gallant service at the great
battle, aud followed up the retreating enemy.
lie was in the advance in the movement on
Culpcper Courthouse, and fought valiantly at
Ccnterville and along the RappahannOek
River. He was sent 10 Washington IN NOyem-
yember, 1863 on account OF his health spend
ing nearly all Winter at the Capital under
treatment In the Wilderness campaign he
WAS engaged three days at TOdd's Tavern, un-
der Sheridan, in May. aud in the fight at Deep
Bottom, Aug. 10, was severely wounded in the
wrist and again wounded at Amelia Springs in
1865. lie was captured. with number Of his
brigade, just before Lee surrendered, but was a
prisoner but two days. He used to toll the
writer several amusing incidents OF his capture
and treatment while prisoner. lie gave his
parole aud rode with the rebel officers many
Of whom he knew in the old Army.
lie was bTevetted Brigadier-General Of Vol
unteers in August. 1854. for gallant and dis
tinguished services ia the engagement at the
defenses Of Richmond on the Brock road and
at Trevilian Station. and Major-General OF
Volunteers March 10. 1866. for gallant and
meritorious services. lie was breyetted Major
in the Regular Army in March, 1868 for gal
lantry &c kelly's Ford; Lieutenant Colonel for
gallautry az Sulphur Springs, Va; Colonel,
Oct. Z. 1864. for gallantry at Deep Bottom, and
Brgadier- General for gallant aud moritorious
services during the war.
Alter the war he was in command at Lynch
burg, Va. and afterward was sent 10 Louisiana
as lnspector-General Of tho FTeedman's Bureau.
tie was appointed Colonel OF the Sth u. s. Cav.
upon the organization Of that regiment in 1866
and commanded II until he retired, in 1879.
During this time lie commanded the Districts
of Nevada and New Mexico. lie leaves a wife
aud two sons. who lads yet in their teens.
The funeral took place on Saturday, Jan. 8. the
General being buried in Arlington National
Cemetery with fitting military hOnOrs.