The National tribune., 1892-01-07
ROLL OF HONOR.
The Purpose for Which 10 was Established In tn
Army OF the Cumberland


Gen. Rosecrans has had many inquiries con-
cerniug tho establishment Of the Roll Of
Honor " in the Army Of the Cumberland, and
he has furnished US a copy Of the order made
by him just after the battle Of Stone River
which is the only copy on die in the War De-
partment.-that every reader Of The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE may know tho purposes for which
the Roll Of Honor was created
HEADQ'R's DEPARTMENT or THE CUMBERLAND
MCRFREEsBORO Tenn, Feb. IA, 1868 5
General ORDERS No TO-
To establish method Of pointing out 70 this
army and the Nation those officers and soldiers OF
this command who shall distinguish themselves
by bravery Ia battle, by courage, enterprise, and
soldierly conduct; and also to promote the efi-
IL Is Ordered, that IN every company In this
army, Infantry. artillery, and cavalry included.
there shall be kepta Roll Of Honor, on which shall
be entered the names OF five privatcs most dislin-
guished for bravery in battle, enterprise, endu-
rance, sOldterly conduct. and skill in the Of
arms; The soldiers entitled to this distinction vii
De selected 0y the ommissioued officers and
privates in each company, by ballot approved BY
the company commander.
In every regiment there shall be kept Regi-
mental Roll Of Honor, in which shall be entered
the company rolls, and in addition thereto the
names OF 10 Corpofals and 10 Sergeants most dis
tingHished for like good quniities These non
commissioned officers shall be chosen by the COM
missioned officers of regiments, approved by regi
mental commanders ReRimental rolls shall DO
announced in reZimenta orders, and copies for
warded to Brigade and Department Headquarters
without delay.
In every brigade there shall be kept a Brigade
Roll Of Honor, which shall be inscribed the rpgi
mental rolls. and in addition thereto the names of
four Lieutenants, four Captains, and two field
officers, below the rank Of Colonel. most distin-
gnl~hed Tor galantry IN action, professional kuOw-
edge, skill energy. and zeal IN the perform
ance OF duty. Brigade Rolls OF Honor shall be
published ia Brigade General Orders and copies
seLt % Division and Department Headquarters.
Each Corps shall have a Roll OF Honor, composed
OF brigade rolls and In addition thereto the names
Of general, field and staff officers vino win especial
distnctiOn by noble aud heroic conduct.
The name of any one on the Rolls Of Honor may
be striCie en- therefrOm for misconduct or for falling
below tho standard, by regimcutal brigade, divi3-
ION or superior commanders. or by sentence Of
courts martial. Vacancies arising from these or
other causes shall be Immediately filed IN the
manner already prescribed. Whoever shall re-
ceive a medal for distinguished service shall have
his name placed on the Roll Of Honor
Officers, nOn-cOmuis5ioued officers and privates
may have their names placed upon the Rolls Of
Honor by the General Commanding, for particular
acts OF hsroism that may come under bis obserya-
ton.
IT, Each infantry and cavalry brigade shall i'm
mediately organize light battalion, 70 be formed
from the Rolls Of Honor, as follows: Three pr-
Yates from each company, one commissioned Off
Ger, two Sergeants and three CorpOrals from each
regiment, and one feld officer from each brigade,
as commander Of the battalion, to be selected ac-
cording TO the method designated IN establishing
the Rolls Of Honor. The detail from each reRi-
ment shall constitute a company.
This battalion shall be provided with the best
rlned arms, revolving arms u possible, and VIII be
mounted as soon as practicable. Itshall 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 it5 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 detached service will be
encamped at Brigade Headquarters. IL must be-
kept al all times fully armed and equipped, and
provided with water-prOOfs and shelter tents, and
also, when required, Winter tents and the neces-
sary transportation.
These light battaions will be looked upon as
the elite Of the army, and models for their pro-
fessiou, and from them will be expected such deeds
Of daring and enterprise will prove them worthy
Of the distinction conferred upon them and Justify
the choice Of their companions.
BY command Of Mai. Gen. ROsECRANs.
g. GODDARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief OF staff