The Republican journal., 1912-02-29
Maine and New Hampshire
War Heroes.

For conspicuous gallantry upon the
field Of battle and in the service of their
country, the sons sof Maine and New
Hampshire have earned the right to &c
places upon that roll of heroes, the con-
gressional medal of honor men, to which
Massachusetts has contributed "a names.
To this list of the bravest Maine has
given II and New Hampshire 10. With
out exception these won their reward of
valor during the civil war, and the record
of the deeds which they performed is a
stirring one.
Through a curious misunderstanding
900 medals were issued by, Congress to
members of the 9th Maine infantry, but
owing to the circumstances of the award
the holders have never been admitted to
the Medal of Honor Legion. The reason
for this is thus explained by the war de-
partment:
'The term of service of the 9th
Maine infantry being about to expire,
the regiment was ordered to Arlington
Heights, Va, where it arrived June %,
1868, preparatory to being sent home for
muster-out. While the regiment was at
that place the President requested it to
account of Lees invasion OF Pennsylva-
/ MIA About 300 officers and enlisted men
volunteered to remain, and did remain,
at Arlington Heights. Va, in the de-
fences south of the Potomac, until the
result of the battle of Gettysburg was
known. They were sent home on July
4th. The remainder of the regiment,
consisting of about $50 officers and en-
| listed men, was sent home on July LIST.
The entire regiment was mustered out
of service at Portland, Me-, on July II,
1868. On Jan. "a, 1865, medals of honor,
1854 in number, were issued to all mem
bers of the regiment who were mustered
out with it, The official records show
that it was intended to issue the medal
to those who volunteered to remain in
service beyond the expiration of their
term; but evidently, through lnadver-
tence. the medal was also issued to about
$50 members of the regiment who did
not volunteer to remain in service. The
records do not show either the names of
| those who volunteered to remain or of
those who did not so volunteer.
The list of those entitled to the medal
and actions for which the insignia was
given follows:
NEW HAMPSHIRE MEDAL WINNERS.
Sergt. Nathaniel C. Barker, E, 18th
infantry. Six colorbearers of the regi-
ment having been killed, he voluntarily
took both flags of the regiment and car
ried them through the remainder of the
Priv. John w. Boutwell,, B, 18th in
fantry. Carried from the picket line,
under calling fire, a comrade who had
| hoor oh both larc h,1rrr
April g. 1866.
Priv. James Brady, F, 10th infantry.
| Captured flag at Chapin's Farm, Sept.
20, 1864.
Sergt. Maj. Abraham Coin, 9th infan-
try Rallied and formed, under CALLING
fire, disorganized and fleeing troops Of
different regiments. Wilderness, May
6, 1854.
Capt. Charles D. Copp, C, 9th, infan-
try. Seized the re gimental colors, the
colorbearer having been shot down, and
waving them, rallied the regiment under
heavy fire. Fredericksburg, Dec. IS,
1862.
Lieut.. Col. John Coughl in, 10th infan-
try. Euring night attack upon Burn
hams brigade, resulting in much confu-
sion, this officer, without waiting for or
ders, led his regiment forward and inter-
posed a line Of battle between the adj
vancing enemy and Hunts battery, re-
pulsing the attack and saving the guns.
Swlft's creek, Ma 9, 1864.
Priv. Michael A. Dillon, G, I'd, infan-
try. Crawled into the enemy's line and
brought back important intelligence,
Oak Grove, June %, 1862.
Sergt. George P. Dow, C, 7th infantry.
Calamity while in command of his COM
pany during reconnaissance toward
Richmond. Oct. /, 1864.
LIST Sergt Francis H. Goodall, G, 18th,
infantry. Under heavy fire rescued
and brought into our lines wounded
comrade. Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862.
Corp. Osgood I. Hadley, E, 9Th infan-
try. AS colorbearer of his regiment he
defended his coiors with great personal
galantry and brought them safely out
of the action. Pegram House, Sept. 80,
1864.
Corp. Charles H. Knight, l, 9th infan-
try, In company with sergeant was
the first to enter the exploded mine, and
although wounded, he took several pris-
oners into our lines. Petersburg, July
80, 1864.
Sergt. Henry F. Little, D, 7th infan-
try. Calamity on the skirmish line near
Richmond. September, 1864.
Sergt. George F. ROBBIE, D, 7th infan-
try. Calamity on the skirmish line be-
fore Richmond. September, 1864
Priv. Henry W. Rowe, l, 18th infantry,
Capture of flag at Petersburg, June II.
1864.
Sergt. Charles j. Simmons, A, 9th in
fantry. Was one of the first in the ex-
ploded Crater; captured number of
prisoners and was himself taken pris-
oner. but escaped. Petersburg, July 30,
1864.
John Sullivan, U. S. S. Monticello.
Courage and commendable conduct dur
ing reconnaissance of the harbor and
defences of Wilmington, June 23d to Is,
1864.
Priv. William L. S. Tabor, K, 18th in
fantry. Voluntarily exposed himself to
the enemy only few feet away, to rem
der valuable services for the protection,