I read some on that, he had three brothers all in different regiments and one was with him at cedar mountain. I found a regimental history online but am unaware of any other resources to read about the 37th
he had three brothers all in different regiments
Do you have their names ?
From the Official Records :
Thirty-seventh Virginia Infantry
Cedar Mountain, VA after action report:
Report of Maj. H. C. Wood, Thirty-seventh Virginia Infantry.
CAMP NEAR GORDONSVILLE, VA.,
August 13, 1862.
In marking my report of the part acted by the Thirty-seventh Regiment in the
action on Cedar Creek on the 9th instant, it is necessary for me to state that
it was late in the engagement when the command devolved on me,
consequently I was not informed as to the position we wee to take until after
we had gone on the field. Being marched into the woods in rear of our
batteries, we were ordered to lie down there to support them. Lying there
for some time, very much exposed to the enemy's shells, which were
continually bursting over and around, we were then ordered to the field.
Coming into the field, taking position on the left of the Twenty-third
Regiment (which regiment was on the extreme right of the brigade), we were
marched forward, crossing a small hollow to the brow of a low eminence,
from which position the enemy in three columns in battle order opened fire
on us, which was gallantly returned by my men, which continued, the action
soon becoming general. In this position the action continued for some time;
the first line of the enemy giving way, the second were thrown into the
utmost confusion, when the left of this regiment, being left unprotected and
unsupported by the Forty-seventh and Forty-eight Alabama Regiments having
given way, and being thus exposed to a fire in front, rear, and on the left
flank, was compelled to give way, which was taken up by each company
from the left, not, however, until after we received orders to fall back,
which was done in tolerably good order by most of the companies, some,
however, becoming a little confused. I soon succeeded in rallying the
men--not until a great many of them were killed by being exposed to fire
from the front and left flank. As soon as they were rallied they advanced
gallantly to the contest, driving the enemy from before them in every
direction.
It is proper to state here that this regiment would have been able to maintain
its position had the Forty-seventh and Forty-eighth Alabama Regiments been
able to have maintained theirs.
I must express my thanks to the officers and men of this regiment for the
gallant manner in which they conducted themselves during the whole
engagement; and where all conducted themselves so gallantly it is impossible
to mention particular individuals, although there were those whose gallant
conduct renders them worthy of the proudest position.
H. C. WOOD,
Maj., Commanding Thirty-seventh Virginia Regiment.
Col. A. G. TALIAFERRO,
Commanding Third Brigade.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. XXIV.] CEDAR MOUNTAIN, VA. PAGE 212-16
[Series I. Vol. 12. Part II, Reports. Serial No. 16.]
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Forty-eighth Virginia Infantry
Cedar Mountain, VA after action report:
No. 40.
Report of Capt. J. H. Horton, Forty-eighth Regiment Virginia Infantry.
CAMP NEAR LIBERTY MILLS, VA.,
August 13, 1862.
LIEUTENANT: I herewith transmit a report of the part taken by the
Forty-eighth Regiment, of the Second Brigade, commanded by Capt. William
Y. C. Hannum, in the battle of the 9th instant:
My regiment, being the advance of the Second Brigade, let camp near
Rapidan River about 8 a. m. and followed the First Brigade until about 2 p.
m., when it was ordered with the rest of the brigade to the front, when we
were halted to allow the Hampden Artillery (Capt. Caskie's battery) to
pass to the front, during which time a shell from the enemy's gun, bursting
in our ranks, killed 5 and wounded 6 men. The order was given to advance,
when leaving the road to the left we proceeded about a quarter of a mile
under cover of the woods for the space of half an hour. At the expiration of
half an hour we were again ordered to advance by the flank a distance of
probably a quarter of a mile, when we were thrown into line of battle upon
the left of the Twenty-first Virginia Regiment, which constituted the right of
our brigade, the Forty-second Virginia Regiment upon our left. The
regiment, at this time being commanded by Capt. Hannum, was, by order
of Lieut.-Col. Garnett, so thrown into line as to cause the right and
left flanks to form right angles with each other. Skirmishers were sent to the
front, with orders to fire as soon as the enemy came within range of their
guns. The firing soon began with the skirmishers, which [in a few] minutes
became general, and lasted for about an hour. Finding that the enemy had
got in our rear, almost entirely surrounding us, we were ordered to make
our way out; but a portion of the regiment not understanding the order
remained at their post, continuing to fire at the enemy in front. At this time
re-enforcements came up, driving the
enemy from our rear. Our regiment was partially reformed and then
participated in a charge made across the field, pursuing the enemy until dark.
The casualties areas follows: Missing, 4; killed, 19; wounded, 43.
J. H. HORTON,
Capt., Commanding Forty-eighth Regiment Virginia Vols.
Second Lieut. THOMAS R. DUNN,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. XXIV.] CEDAR MOUNTAIN, VA. PAGE 205-16
[Series I. Vol. 12. Part II, Reports. Serial No. 16.]
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Chancellorsville, VA after battle report:
No. 408.
Report of Maj. Oscar White, Forty-eighth Virginia Infantry.
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA.,
May 10, 1863.
SIR: Below is respectfully submitted a report of the part taken by my
regiment in the recent battle of [Chancellorsville], beginning on
Saturday, the 2d instant, and ending in the evening of the 3d, with a
revised and corrected list of casualties:
Upon Saturday, the 2d instant, we, together with the rest of our
brigade (J. R. Jones'), approached Chancellorsville from Hamilton's
Crossing. When within about 2 miles of said place, we changed the
direction of march to our left, passing to the southward and around the
right flank of the enemy. After crossing both the Plank roads--one
leading from Fredericksburg to Orange Court-House, the other to
Culpeper Court-House--we arrived upon a pike road, unknown to me,
and marched down it toward Chancellorsville a distance of about a mile,
when we were deployed into a line of battle, our entire brigade being
upon the left of said road, and my regiment being on the left of the
brigade. Here our knapsacks were left under change of a small detail,
and we began the advance. There was another line in front of us, but of
what troops composed I know not. We advanced a distance of about 3
1/2 miles through very thick woods, which made it exceedingly toilsome
upon officers and men, but I am pleased to say they bore up and pushed
forward cheerfully. As last we came out upon an open field, where we
first saw the enemy engaged by our advanced line. We soon overtook
them, and joined in pursuit of the now retreating foe, marching, or
rather running, a farther distance of about 2 miles, when, night coming
on, we were obliged to desist, and attend to the collection and
reorganization of our regiment, which had become quite scattered in
their impetuous pursuit.
While lying in this position, we were subjected to a most terrific fire of
shot and shell from the enemy's batteries. Lieut. Col. R. H.
Dungan was struck in the breast by a solid shot, but, fortunately, so far
spent that it broke no bones.
Early next morning we were formed in a new direction, and advanced
to within about 200 yards of the enemy, intrenched behind a breastwork,
and halted, by whose order and for what reason I cannot imagine, for
I think that had we continued to charge we could have dislodged the
enemy. Here we stood for about twenty minutes, receiving a most
deadly fire, both from the intrenched infantry, and, I judge, several
batteries. The trees near evidence of the tremendous rain of shell and
bullets. Here fell our gallant and universally esteemed colonel, Thomas
S. Garnett, and almost our whole loss was sustained at this point.
Indeed, it was a most trying and exposed position. We were compelled
to retire some 150 yards to a line of breastworks, where we waited
about half an hour, and again advanced with a brigade, I believe, of
Gen. Rodes' division. This time we charged over the first breastwork
of the enemy, and ascended a hill upon which the enemy's batteries and
been planted, but from which they had now fled. I was upon the left of
our brigade, and, while upon this hill, perceived that we were flanked
by a considerable body of the enemy on my left. Just at this time there
was a brigade arrived behind us, and I ran to the colonel commanding
it, and asked him to throw his brigade into line to the left. He said he
would, and gave some orders, but his men becoming confused,
retreated, and ours, in spite of all efforts, followed. We fell back to our
breastworks, where we rallied, and immediately advanced again to the
top of the hill, and held it the rest of the day.
Our brigade being very much cut up and scattered, we were ordered a
short distance to the rear to reorganize and draw our provisions. As
soon as this was done, we marched forward and took our proper
position in the line already formed. This line was in very thick woods,
and being informed by Capt. S. J. C. Moore, adjutant-general, that
it was
impossible to ride through those woods, I, rendered unable to proceed
on foot by a hit upon the leg, turned over the command to Capt. John
M. Vermillion, and retired to the hospital, where I slept, and rejoined
my regiment and resumed command the next morning.
I cannot close this report without making particular mention of the
gallantry displayed by Lieut. John M. Preston, adjutant of the
regiment, and expressing my entire satisfaction with the conduct of
every officer, and, with the few disgraceful exceptions below given, of
every man in the regiment.
The number of my regiment engaged was 28 commissioned officers and
317 enlisted men.
My loss was.*
Recapitulation.--Killed--officers, 2;+ enlisted men, 17. Wounded--officers,
10; enlisted men, 74. Missing--enlisted men, 9. Aggregate, 112. Shirks,
8.
I have the honor to be, sir, with greatest respect, your obedient servant,
OSCAR WHITE,
Maj., Cmdg. Forty-eighth Virginia Infantry.
Capt. SAMUEL J. C. MOORE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records Series I. Vol. 25. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 39
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Gettysburg after battle report:
Reports of
Lieut. Col. R. H. Dungan, Forty-eighth Virginia Infantry,
commanding regiment and Jones' brigade.
July 10, 1863.
Capt.: After the wounding of Brig. Gen. J. M. Jones, being
the ranking officer then present in the brigade, I took command of
it soon after it fell back from the enemy's immediate front.
As soon as the regiments could be collected, I moved the brigade
to within about 300 yards of the Yankee works, and extended on
the right the length of the brigade. The brigade occupied this position
till ordered this side of Gettysburg the ensuing night, about 10
o'clock.
I kept out a heavy line of skirmishers during the whole time, and
heavy skirmishing was kept up almost constantly, but with very
slight loss to the brigade. I have no complaint or special commendation
to make of either officers or men. All acted their several
parts satisfactorily.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. H. DUNGAN,
Lieut.-Col., Comdg. Jones' Brigade.
[Capt. Reuben Cleary,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.]
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July 10, 1863.
Capt.: During the engagements around Gettysburg, my regiment
occupied the part of the front line, between the left of the
Fiftieth and right of the Twenty-first Virginia Regt.'s, of our
brigade.
Late in the evening of the 2d instant, it advanced to the attack in
this position, and bravely maintained its ground till within about 10
paces of the enemy's works, when, from its reduced numbers in ranks,
together with the strength of the enemy and his strong position, I
ordered it back about 200 yards. It went into action with about 210
men and officers, and came out with a loss of 76 killed, wounded, and
missing. This tells how gallantly it acted its part, and I am glad to
report that no individual cases of cowardice have yet been reported
to me.
Of my officers, Capt.'s [J. M.] Vermillion and [C. W. S.] Harris
both fell, dead, while bravely urging their men onward in the struggle.
Among the living, Capt.'s [W.] Faris, [J. M.] Preston, and
[C. A.] Draper acted most gallantly, and deserve the highest commendation.
On the 3d, till about 10 o'clock at night, the regiment held its relative
position, about 300 paces in front of the enemy, when it retired
with the brigade this side of Gettysburg.
Respectfully submitted.
R. H. DUNGAN,
Lieut.-Col., Comdg. Regt.
[Capt. Reuben Cleary,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.]
Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 27. Part II. Reports. Serial No. 44
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