page_title: Samuel H. Starr
section_title: Gettysburg Campaign
hierarchical_section_title: Samuel H. Starr / Civil War / Gettysburg Campaign
caption_attribution_description: English: Battle of Upperville, Harper's Weekly, July 16, 1863
context_page_description: Samuel Henry Starr was a career United States Army officer, regimental commander and prisoner of war. A collection of his letters provide a rare view of military life, the War with Mexico, Indian conflicts, the Civil War, his fall from grace, recovery and post Civil War service. Despite his rough demeanor he was a religious man and reflective of the times he served.
  He was known for his discipline and blistering tongue-lashings directed at friend and foe who performed unsuitably in his eyes. In the later part of 1862, he saber-slapped an inattentive camp guard and loudly declared the soldier an "SOB." Because of his "abuse of the guard," he resigned his rank of colonel, his command and subjected himself to a rigorous religious revival then an active recruiting effort.
  Forgiven by the press and apparently by the Army, he rejoined the active military as a major in command of a cavalry regiment. He commanded the Cavalry Reserve Brigade briefly, but was denied the promotion and command when another officer his junior took command.
context_section_description: The Gettysburg Campaign was a series of engagements before and after the Battle of Gettysburg. To better understand Starr's role within the military organization, the following brief is provided. For more details, see Gettysburg Union order of battle.
  The Army of the Potomac was initially under Major General Joseph Hooker then under Major General George G. Meade on June 28, 1863.
  The Cavalry Corps was commanded by Major General Alfred Pleasonton, with divisions commanded by Brigadier Generals John Buford, David McM. Gregg, and H. Judson Kilpatrick.
  The following list is the 6th US Cavalry Regiment's documented battles and engagements of June and July 1863.
  Beverly Ford, Virginia, June 9, at the Battle of Brandy Station. The 6th was under Buford's right wing.
  Benton's Mill, Virginia, June 17, an engagement near Middleburg.
  Middleburg, Virginia, June 21, at the Battle of Middleburg.
  Upperville, Virginia, June 21, at the Battle of Upperville
  Fairfield, Pennsylvania, July 3, at the Battle of Fairfield - This is where Starr was wounded and taken prisoner.
  Williamsport, Maryland, July 6, an engagement.
  Funkstown, Maryland, July 7, a small engagement.
  Boonesboro, Maryland, July 8 and 9, at the Battle of Boonsboro.
  Funkstown, Maryland, July 10, at the Battle of Funkstown.
caption: The Battle of Upperville: Harper's Weekly, issue date July 18, 1863.
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