Confederate "Drillmaster" Wright Huske

[East Tennessee Roots]

Lt. Huske witnessed a clothing receipt for my 2nd great-grandfather, David Land from Wilkes County, NC. March 28, 1864. David was a 39 year-old conscript who reported to Camp Vance, Morganton, NC (western NC.) on Feb.14, 1864, I assume to begin training. David was in Virginia and present on the roll of Co.I 13th NC Infantry for March-April, 1864. Probably saw his first action at the Wilderness. In his duties as a Drillmaster, it seems Lt. Huske served at Camp Holmes in Raleigh, looking at his rather lengthy CMSR. Is anyone familiar with a Drillmaster's service ? Did he do the actually training, or was he simply in charge of those that did ? Lieutenant Huske served in both the Infantry and Cavalry before beginning service as a Drillmaster. Led a company of Infantry at Big Bethel in the war's first major land battle.

MAJ Wright Huske (1832-1893) - Find a Grave...

Enlisted in. Promoted to Full Captain on 21 May 1861.Enlisted in Company H, North Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment on 17 Apr 1861.Mustered out on 12 Nov 1861. Married Annie V. McDearmid on 13 Jan 1859 in Cumberland County, NC

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- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster :

Wright Huske

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 5/21/1862 at Cumberland County, NC as a Private.



On 5/21/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. NC 5th Cavalry
(date and method of discharge not given)


He was listed as:
* Assigned Raleigh, NC (date not stated) (Conscript Bureau)


Promotions:
* 1st Lieut 12/2/1862 (Drillmaster)


He also had service in:
"H" Co. NC 1st Infantry (Previously served as Captain)
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Wright Huske

Residence Cumberland County NC; 29 years old.

Enlisted on 4/17/1861 at Cumberland County, NC as a Private.



On 4/17/1861 he mustered into "H" Co. NC 1st Volunteers Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 11/12/1861


Promotions:
* Capt 5/21/1861


He also had service in:
"A" Co. NC 5th Cavalry (Later served; no dates given. lAfter this, served in Conscript Bureau)

 

[East Tennessee Roots]

Led a company of Infantry at Big Bethel in the war's first major land battle.

Official Records Series I volume 24: Excerpt from D.H. Hill's report on the Battle Of Big Bethel, NC; considered the war's 1st major land battle.

I cannot speak in too high terms of my two field officers, Lieutenant- Colonel Lee and Major Lane. Their services have been of the highest importance since taking the field to the present moment. My thanks, too, are due, in an especial manner, to Lieut. J. M. Poteat, adjutant, and Lieut. J. W. Eatchford, aide, both of them cadets of the North Carolina Institute at Charlotte. The latter received a contusion in the forehead from grapeshot, which nearly cost him his life. Captain Bridgers' company, A; Lieutenant Owens, commanding Company B; Captain Boss, Company C; Captain Ashe, Company D; Captain McDowell, Company E; Captain Starr, Company F; Captain Avery, Company G; Captain Huske, Company H; Lieutenant Whittaker, commanding Company I;
Captain Hoke, Company K, displayed great coolness, judgment, and efficiency. Lieutenant Gregory is highly spoken of by Major Lane for soldierly bearing on the 8th. Lieutenants Cook and McKethan, Company H, crossed over under heavy fire to the assistance of the troops attacked on the left. So did Lieutenant Cohen, Company C. Lieutenant Hoke has shown great zeal, energy, and judgment as an engineer officer on various occasions.