The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-10-27
PERSONAL.

Comrade Delevan Bates, of Aurora, Neb, says
that Capt. Andrew Davidson, Deputy Commits
soner Of Pensions, has lately received one OF
thoa. bronze Medals of Honor so highly priced by
the veterans Of the rebellion. They given By
act of Congress for distinguished service while on
the field Of battle. Capt. Davidson entered the
service as Sergeant In the 1sist ". Y.-"Upton's
Regulars" as they were called when under the
command Of the gallant Emory Upton South
Mountain, Fredericksburg. Salem Church. Gettys-
burg, and Rappahannoek Station witnessed the
bravery of the youthful Sergeant. AT Salem
Church, where 80 per cent of his regiment Were
numbered among the killed and wounded. he re-
ceiyed two bullets. He was then made Lieutenans
and Adjusant Of she 30th U. 8. G. T., and his reg
ment led the charge of the Colored Division at the
battle Of the Mine at Petersburg. Side by side
with the field officers, and at the head OF bis regi-
nen., AdJs Davidson crossed the fatal field and
reached the plain beyond the Crater only to be
forced back by the charge of Mahone's YirgiBians
1t was for his gaantry this occasion that the
medal was awarded He has been First Deputy
Commissioner of Pensions under President Harri-
sons Administration, and in the absence of his
Chief is Acting Commissioner.
Comrads T. D. McGillieuddy, Past Assistant Adj
jutant- General. Department OF Ohio. GAR. has
been in Warren, Pa, for some time, gathering and
compiling the military history of the soldiers CT
Warren County, Ra., Win . Wow Oh having VIZ
same published In enduring form, to perpetuate
for all time In the history OF our country the
memory achievements. and sacrifices made by
the defenders of the flag. Comrade MeGillicuddy
brings to the successful performance Of this work
years Of practical experience, and a devotion to
the interests of late comradesin-arms that VIII
make such q work as perfect as Ii Is possible TO
make ID. He would like to have some comrade
who Is familiar with the part taken by the Marion
Battalion, United States Reserve Corps, OF north
east Missouri which was raised In Hannibal In ths
Spring of 1851, aud was composed of railroad men,
whose services were rendered to the Governments
through Gen. W. 5. Harvey, then comm anding al
ST. Louis, to write their history. When their
~.ryjces were first rendered to the Government.
they were rejected. but were subsequently, accept-
ed by Gen. Lyon. Comrade McGiliicuddy was
First Lieutenant of Co. B of this organic ';iou
At one time Gen. W. W. Ayereli tried ec"c usions
with Gen. W. s. jackson, who was nick nnIned
.Mudwalln jackson, TO Distinguish aiao fs"m tho
famous "Stonewall." Jackson wGs driven oAeS
-up the Valley but a superior force si DE enemy
got in AyerelIs rear and Gas of isi- lac OF
re,res. and he had to get oGt of tie dihrpity As
best he could He consequently reir@a'FG oy
route hitherto supposed 10 be ilnr'~sa'ie. On
Drc 81 1863. whes, Ms eassfifi " = sale e sens
H. ...o,.S ssisH.,ir: ~ osss,..n'l has isAremeG
So ,.sd -san SO ses STAGE the sth. :"
l. .s,.ys s~>.- ait Inspector General
I'd Volunteer Soldiers. and
has been making . tous OF ali the Homes Of the