The National tribune., 1899-03-30
UNION VETERANS UNION.
The Commander-in-Chi { hief and Staff at Wash,
ington.

The Commando in hef and Staff at WASH
| inEton.
The Commander-in-Ch Chief of the Order,
| Robert st. George Dyrenf0rth, was at an
early age sent to Europe, where he re-
| ceived classical and military education.
| April Is, 1861, he enlisted in the famous
| Schambeck Chicago Dragons, but, having
been educated as an officer, and for good
| conduct in battle, he was soon promoted
| to Lieutenancy. and was promoted ire
quently thereafter. He also served in the
| 18th, 18th, and 18th Ill. Cav. He was in
| the campaigns of West Virginia, Mis-
souri,, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee,
| Mississippi, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
| and Georgia, and commanded the 18th
| Ill. Cav. for short time while still
mere boy. He was frequently selected to
| fill staff positions. He was mustered out
| in December, 1865, and brevetted Colonel
Tor gallant and meritorious services. SUI
fering from wounds, he then went to the
south of Europe, and, recovering, took a
full course in mathematics, physics,
chemistry, and practical mechanics at
Polytechnic. On his return, he studied
law and was admitted to the bar. and
thereafter went into the Patent Office,
where he served for Il years, and was
Chairman of the Board of Civil Service
Examiners. He was appointed by the
President Examiner-in-Ch Chief, and there
after Assistant Commissioner and Com
iIuoSlohtt vi I1t Is M b-s W
lumbian University, Phi. D., and an
LID. He is now a patent attorney in
Washington, and has large practice.
He is member of the GAR.
Adj't-Gen. George F. Foote served
throughout the war as private, nOn-com-
missioned officer, Lieutenant, Adjutant,
and Captain in the 14th Mich, and was
in all the battles of that celebrated regi-
ment. He was transferred to the Regular
Army, serving in infantry and cavalry,
and filling various staff positions. He is
a Captain in the Regular Army, retired,
and Brevet Lieutenant-Co1onel. He has
been a member of the GAR. for many
years, and is Past Department Com
mander thereof. He is also companion
of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
The Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. John
McElroy, was born in Kentucky ci in
1876 He was a printers boy in st.
Louis, and at the breaking out of the
war served in the Union Home Guards.
He went to Chicago in 1862, and enlisted
in Co. G, McClernand Body guards, after
wards Co. l., 10th Ill. Cav. He was taken
prisoner at Jonesville, Va, Jan. 3, 1868,
with the whole of his battalion, and was
in the first squad that entered Anderson
vile, where nearly the whole of his bat
talon perished. He remained prisoner
until March, 1865. After the war he went
back to the printing business. became
reporter on Chicago papers, and in 1874
managing editor of the Toledo Blade. He
occupied that position for 10 years. In
1884 he became editor of The National
Tribune.
The Quartermaster-G General, Fred F
Bogia, served in the I'd Pa. Reserve
Corps from April 16, 1881, to June 16,
1864, and was in the following engage
ments: DranesvilIe, White House s
mond, second battle of Bull Run.
Bristow Station, South Mountain, An
tietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg,
Charlottesville. Mine Run, and Spottsy'-
vania Courthouse. He was wounded at
Spottsylvania. He was also with Grant
III the Wilderness. He had four brothers
in our. army, two of whom were wounded
at Fredericksburg, and one was killed in
battle. He has been member oil the
GAR. since 1877, and is one of the origi-
nal Knights of Pythias. His surviving
! brother is Past Commander of the Depart
ment of Delaware, GAR. Gen. Bogia is
typical disbursing and accounting officer
being prompt, precise, and exact, and q
man who commands respect.
/ The Judge-Advocate General. S. >.
Yoder, was born in Holmes County, 0.
He enlisted as private in Hof!mans
battalion, which was afterward consol'-
dated with the 12Sth Ohio, and, being
commissioned an officer, assisted in or
ganizing the 17Sth Ohio, and served until
the end of the war, participating in
number OF battles, in one oil which ne was
severely wounded. After the war. ne
studied medicine, and graduating witt
honors, gained great prominence as
successful physician and surgeon. ana
was q conspicuous member OF the Amcri-
can Medical Association. He was elected
Mayor of BlufftOn. He was a Judge In
Ohio, and is one of the few Judges whose
decisions have never heen overruled. lie
was elected to the 50th and reelected to
the 51st Congress. serving on two OF the
most important Committees OF the House
of Representatives; namely, Military
Affairs and Invalid Pensions. In 1859, he
was prominently mentioned for the Gov
ernorship of Ohio He was serge AM at,
Arms OF the SD Congress. He is ever a
maS. persistent champion OF favorable
pension legislation for the Union veteran.
Gen. Yoder is Past Commander-ln-
Chief of our glorious Order. He is mem
ber of the GAR, and Companion oi the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion. lie IS
also 3od degree Mason, Judge advocate
General, Patriarch Militant of Odd Fellows,
and a knight of Pythias. Gen. YodeI
knows every prominent man in the United
| States, and every prominent man in the
United States knows Gen. Yoder.
The Chic. mastering Officer, Col. John
Middleton, enlisted April II, 1861, when a
| little over 13 wears of age, in the District
| of Columbia volunteers, ior the period OF
three months. He was the youngest OF
three brothers, entering the service in
1861. He afterwards enlisted in Orton s
Ind'p't Cav, ID. G. Vols. He re enlisted,
as a veteran, after serving two years, and
again re-enlisted, as IA veteran, and served
until the 9th of June, 1855. He was
wounded at Chapin's Farm, Aug. 10, 1854
lie was in several engagements in when
the Army of the Potomac took part, and,
also was in front of Petersburg.
The Senior Abide Camp, Col. W. P.
II: ri IrDK Knnt "
and though surrounded by adverse in
fiuences, was a strong Unionist: lie
served, first, in the loyal Kentucky Home
Guards, and in 1862 enlisted in the 1lth
! Ky. Cav, serving as Sergeant, Ad1utant
and Captain, until 1865, when he was
transferred to the 12th Ky. Cav, being
finally mustered out with that regiment.
For several months he was prisoner ,of
war, but escaped from Libby Prison
through the historic tunnel, but was re-
captured. In Vol. % of the Rebellion
Records, published by the War Depart
ment, COmrade Pierce is commended for
conspicuous gallantry, and, again, in the
same volume, he is especially thanked
for boidnesS in the advance at the cap.
ture of John Morgan in Ohio. An oflicia!
statement of his military record obtained
concludes: "The whole military career OF
the officer has been meritorious."
Since 1865, Conuade Pierce has been
citizen of Georgia. where he has been
prominent in political !ile, having twice
received the nomination of his party for
Cong,e.s. He was appointed Consul to
H;n,,l,ao., r,,ba by DraSi Garfield