- Joined
- Feb 19, 2011
- Location
- Germany
Bvt. Maj. Gen. Charles Devens Jr. (1820-1891) was a Harvard-educated lawyer who began his war service in the 3rd Massachusetts Rifles and quickly gained command of the 15th MA Infantry. He commaned a number of brigades and divisions and was wounded several times. After the war he also served as U.S. Attorney General.
This picture was made in Richmond, VA in April 1865. Devens commanded the 3rd Div., XXIV Corps, which was among the first troops to occupy the city.
The officers are, left to right:
Cpt. Josiah L. Elder (40th MA)
Cpt. E. Parker Deacon (ADC)
Cpt. George A. Bruce (13th NH)
Cpt. George C. Wetherbee (ACS)
Gen. Devens
Cpt. John Brydon (Ordnance Officer)
Cpt. George W. Hooker (AAG, received Medal of Honor)
Surg. Abel C. Benedict (MD)
1Lt. William Ladd (13th NH, back)
Cpt. Unidentified (identified as the AQM though)
https://www.loc.gov/item/2013647584/
http://usahec.contentdm.oclc.org/cd...ection/p16635coll12/id/11825/show/11814/rec/2
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5887118