Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23

(HAverhins 4Ass., Sunday RecordJ
Frank W. whitman, ono Of Haverhill'a
best known citizens and . veteran OF the
Civil War, who passed away In Boston,
July 9th, would have been so years old
bad he lived until next September. For
years he had been In the Government
service at the Boston Custom House.
Funeral services were held at the
family homo In this city last Friday
afternoon, Rev. Leroy W. Coons, D. D.,
Of the First Universalist church oflciat-
ing. DR.. Coons paid deserved tribute
to the private And public career Of the
deceased, whose record during the Civil
War was conspicuous for bravery,
particularly In aiding the wounded, for
which he was decorated with Medal Of
Honor. The bearers were Warren A.
Merrill, Fred E. Dean, j. Edward
Brickett, A. r. Kincaid and George
Kingman. Burial was In Riverview
cemetery, Groveland, the casket being
drsped With the flag be loved and served
90 we'll and banked with flowers.
Sergeant Whitman leaves q widow, six
children and six grandchildren. His
political record was brief but honorable,
as he served a. Councilman from ward
five In the Levi L. 81. Taylor administra.
ton. Only one member Of that city
government IL now living.
Sergeant Frank N. Whitman was born
September 30th, 1888, at Woodstock,
Maine, and enlisted May 4th, 1851. Hav-
ing completed bis term of service, he
again enlisted August 9th, 1852, and was
honorably discharged December 20, 1884,
by reason of having lost his right leg In
battle. His last term of service was In
Co. G, 35th Massachusetts, Infantry, In
which he was present In all battles Of
the Army of the Potomac from South
Mountain and Antietam. until the 9th
Corps, to which his regiment belonged,
was sent to the west. Then he was
present in the Kentucky campaign and
at Vicksburg, Jackson, the siege Of
Knoxville, then back once more to the
Army OF the Potomac In time for the
Wilderness and Spottsylvanis. he not
only received one Congress Medal, but
was recommended for that honor on two
different occasions. His record was Q
remarkable one.
To quote from the official records: "At
Antietam. September II, 1852, he was
among the last to leave the field, and
was instrumental in saving the lives of
several of his comrades at the imminent
risk of his own. At Spottsylvania Court
House, May IS, 1854. he was foremost In
the line in the assault where he lost his
leg" At Antietam, Sergeant Whitman
made splendid record not only OF per-
sonal bravery, but also for his love OF
comrades and humanity. He was one of
those who stormed and captured and
crossed Burnside Bridge, and one OF the
few of his company left after the day
was done. That night he spent between
the lines of the two armies, carrying to
q place of safety bis wounded comrades,
and as the official record states ''at the
imminent risk of his own life."
1t was noble duty we'll done at
great personal risk, and many q good
soldier owes bis life to Companion
Whitman. At Spottsylvania Court
House, May 18th, he was one of the first
to cross the works of the enemy, and
was again conspicuous for personal
heroism, until in the midst of the fight
he fell wounded, and the result of that
wound was the loss of bis right leg.
Companion Whitman was National
Commander-in-chief of the Medal Of
Honor Legion from 1891 to 1892. By
profession he was lawyer, but since
the war has been almost constantly in
the employ of the q. 8. Government.