The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-06-08


when the call was made by Governor
Curtin for troops to defend his native
state, young Reeder's desire 10 take par,
IN the struggle for his countTy's integrity
could no longer be restrained. In his
senior year, with graduation day in
the near future, he enlisted as a
private IN the Fifth Pennsylvania regi-
,nent and remained with il until it was
mustered ont Of service. In October Of
the same year he enlisted again in the
One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Penn
sylvania regiment of infantry. His
energy and intelligence soon commended
INN 10 the favoring regard Of his super
Ions snd IN November, 1868. he was made
adJutant Of the regiment. During his
further connection with this regiment he
served on the staffs Of Generals Peck and
Wedges, participating in the wide and
varied operations of the Tenth and
Eighteenth Army corps and in the expe-
olrlOn against Charleston, ). G, under
the command Of General Foster. The
term OF his regiment having again ex-
pired he was once more mustered out Of
service in August, 1868.
Recruiting a Regiment.
Almost Immediately thereafter ne en-
tered earnestly into the work OF assist
Ing 10 recruit a regiment Of cavalry
Tor three years. unless sooner dis
charged. Upon the organization OF the
regiment. as the Nineteenth Pennsvl-
wanna cavalry, in October. 1868, he was
made captain Of one Of its companies.
The regiment left Camp Stanton. near
Philadelphia, November s. with orders
70 report 10 General Stonemap at Gies-
boco Point, ID. c. Thence the regiment
was sent TO Columbus, Nv. On the 18th
oI January, 1864, II was ordered TO ioin
an expedition 10 operate on the flank of
General Sherman's column, then about
70 move from Nlcksburg for the purpose
u destroying the railroads centering at
jackson and Meridian. Miss. II subse-
quently was permanently attached 70
Grlerson's cavalry corps and was con-
stantiy engaged in active field service.
II took part II the famous Sturgis expe-
0luon. IN the operations Of General
Siocum south of Eicksburg. in the move
ments OF General A. J. Smith against
Forrest IN the transcontinental cam
paign OF General PleasontOn against
Sterling Price, besides participating in
q number Of raids and minor exTeii-
tOns- During the forced marches made
IN the heart Of the eneny's country. the
privations and fights incident to these
movements, Captain Reeder bore ms
iud share and At times a conspicuous
part.
Bravery on the Field.
The battle Of Nashville. which began
on Dec IS, 1864. and lasted three dsvS
may be rated as a fair illustra,ion ri
what occurred elsewhere at variouS
times On the thi;d day of that contest
Captain Reeder, then acting as assist
ant adlutant general Of the Seventh
division Of Wilson's cavalry corps. nm
der the command of General .Joseph +.
hnipe, was wounded IN the right side.
through the entire series Of engage
ments then fought he bore himself with
snch bravery that he WAS Subsequently,
breFeted major and lieutenant colonel I.
Tor gailantry at Nashville General 1
Anipe, IN MS official report OF the battle. 1
wrote as follows:
Captain Frank Eeeder. q my STAFF. con.
Quoted himself Hifh q great deal q bravery 4
= Ai,osing himself when Necessary sgitb a c,sur
age tiiai reflects The highest credit upon him. 1
Daflis The course of the battle Captain Reeder 4
had thrce horses shot under him. and u-as 4
himself wounded IN the side. In tho s.,.ond 4
Ia : n-itle be volunteered 70 lead a charge
against a position from which the charging
efts had repeatedly failed 10 disladat he
ineiiiii tiils time. however, the position ras
aken and held have the honor TO recon-
mend AID earnestly urge his promotion by
lrerct
captain Reeder having been commits
a0ned lieutenant colonel Of his reyi-
nent, was placed IN command. and on
ne Soth Of December ordered 10 Ala
anna 10 take part IN the siege Of Mobile
nd 10 assist IN freeing the state from
eDel control. The speedy surrender OF
Ieneral Dick Taylor having Virtually
hected tins. Colonel Reeder. with his
sglment. was ordered uD Red river to j