Joshism
Captain
- Joined
- Apr 30, 2012
- Location
- Jupiter, FL
After Maj. Gen. William F. "Baldy" Smith was relieved of corps command at Petersburg in July 1864, Cullum's Register gives the following:
July 19, 1864 to Nov 22, 1864: awaiting orders at New York City
Nov. 22, 1864 to Dec. 15, 1865: "on special duty, under the orders of the Secretary of War"
Bvt. Brig.‑General, U. S. Army, Mar. 13, 1865 for Gallant and Meritorious Services in the Battle of Chattanooga.
Bvt. Maj.‑General, U. S. Army, Mar. 13, 1865, for Gallant and Meritorious Services in the Field during the Rebellion.
Resigned Volunteer Commission, Nov. 4, 1865
On leave of absence Dec. 15, 1865 to Mar. 7, 1867 when he resigned his Regular Commission.
What "special duty" was Baldy Smith assigned to?
July 19, 1864 to Nov 22, 1864: awaiting orders at New York City
Nov. 22, 1864 to Dec. 15, 1865: "on special duty, under the orders of the Secretary of War"
Bvt. Brig.‑General, U. S. Army, Mar. 13, 1865 for Gallant and Meritorious Services in the Battle of Chattanooga.
Bvt. Maj.‑General, U. S. Army, Mar. 13, 1865, for Gallant and Meritorious Services in the Field during the Rebellion.
Resigned Volunteer Commission, Nov. 4, 1865
On leave of absence Dec. 15, 1865 to Mar. 7, 1867 when he resigned his Regular Commission.
What "special duty" was Baldy Smith assigned to?