The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-17
A GALLANT SOLDIER DEAD.
Capt. John w. Anderson Answered
the Last Roll Call.

Capt. John w. Anderson Answered
the Last Roll Call.
Capt. John W. Anderson died at 5
o'clock yesterday morning at the resi-
dence of his son-in-law, Mr.. ]. F. Cooper
Myers, on Gwinnett street, east, after an
illness Of some weeks. The funeral will
take place at 1880 o'clock to-day from
the Independent Presbyterian Church.
Capt. Anderson's death resulted from a
complication of diseases. He had been
living in St. Louis, where be became
quite seriously III two weeks ago. Mr..
Myers brought him back to Savannah. 1t
was hoped that the air Of his old home
would revive his sinking health and re-
store him to his one-time strength and
vgor. His return, however, was follow
ed by no permanent Improvement and be
became gradually worse and worse, and
weaker and weaker. until the end came,
quite calmly and peacefully, yesterday
morning.
Capt. Anderson enjoyed a unique place
In the affections of many Savannahians,
with whom he had been asosci ated on the
close terms of intimacy engendered by
the bloody strife of the War Between the
States
At the outbreak of hostilities he enlist
ed in the Republican Blues, with which
command he served while ii formed part
Of the garrison of Fort Pulaski. He was
afterwards elected lieutenant in the Sa-
vannah Cadets and, vacancy occurring,
was promoted to the captaincy for gal
liant and meritorious service.
The Cadets were one of the companies
Of the Fifty-fourth Georgia Regiment.
IN
Brigade, Walkers Division, Hardee's
Corps, Army of Tennessee. Capt Ander-
son served with distinction I'm the Battle
of Resaca and others in which the Army
OF Tennessee engaged. He was in the en-
gagement al Jonesboro and in the re-
treat from Dalton. When the retreat be-
gan his regiment became a part of
Smiths Brigade of Cleburne's Division
He was still in command of his company
when he was appointed to a position on
the staff Of his brother, Gen. r. II. An
derson. With the cavalry brigade when
Gen. r. ii. Anderson commanded capt.
Anderson served until the cessation of
hostilities and the end of the war
Those with whom Capt. Anderson served
during these troublous times unite in
bearing tribute to his GOODNESS and gal
lantry in action, his perfect composure
under fire and the calm intrepidity with
which he led his men, restraining the ar
dor of those whose impetuosity induced
them to expose themselves without ne
cessity and, by his manly presence and
words of encouragement, cheering on the
week in spirit to deeds that rivaled those
of men of stronger heart.
man of the kindest and most gener-
Gus instincts and of the tenderest sensi-
bility, he was as unremtting in his atten-
ton to the wounded and suffering of his
command as he was brave and resource
full in action. His men revered and loved
him, and though he was then a beardless
boy, he was in very truth, THE father
of his company"
For a time after the war Capt Ander-
son was a member of the firm of John
w. Anderson's Sons & Co. of Savannah,
becoming subsequently agent of the San
Jacinto and San Salvador Steamship
lines. OF recent years he has been con-
nected with the United Stat $ Treasury
Department, living for the greater part
of the time, in New York and Jackson
vile. His duty carried him to st. Louis
a year ago and he made his residence in
that city until he was attacked by the
illness that terminated IN his death.
Capt. Anderson married NJ IS Jessie
Wragg of Charleston, who died about
three years ego. Two daughters, Mrs. J..
F. Cooper Myers and NJ SIS Jessie G. An
derson, survive their father. He leaves
besides, three brothers, Maj. George w.
Anderson. Col. Clifford w. Anderson and
Mr.. Clarence G. Anderson.
Last night a guard of honor from the
Savannah Cadets, Capt. Anderson's old
company, watched over his remains The
privilege of showing their old commander
this last soldierly courtesy was asked by
the Cadets and readily granted by Capt
Anderson's family.
The funeral will take place from the
Independent Presbyterian Church at 1890
o'clock to-day. 1t had been arranged to
hold the funeral this afternoon at 4
o'clock, but circumstances necessitated a
change in the hour and 1890 o'clock has
been selected. The funeral services W IL
be conducted by Rev. DR.. James Y. Fair.
The interment will be in the family lot in
Donaventure.
The honorary pallbearers win be Mr..
Herbert a. Palmer, fMr. A. G. Guerard,
Mr.. L. Gourdin Young and Mr.. b. IL.
Levy. The active pal bearers will be Mr..
Thomas Ballantyne and Mr.. Joseph Phil
lips, from Palestine Comm ndery, Krights
Templar. Lieut.. r. S. Nell aud Lieut.. w.
b Puder, both retired, from the Savan-
nah Cadets Col. Jordan +. Brooks and
MIR. r. M. Butler
The officers of the First Regiment of
Infantry will attend the funeral of Capt.
Anderson in a body and the Cadets, I'M
der the command of Capt. j. r. West,
will be the military escort. The military
contingent has been ordered to assemble
at the Armory at u o'clock, noon, to-day.