ETR...I got his Service Record and Pension files. His record for November/December, 1864 lists him as being on detached duty to the XIV Corps HQ. Burton Dimmett was his name. He was in the 42nd Indiana Infantry Co B. I know even then the military kept track of its paperwork pretty well. So I'm wondering if there isn't something somewhere assigning him to the HQ. But 150 years later stuff can be lost or destroyed.
Was he by any chance a teamster ? I've seen where at times teamsters were " detached to Corps headquarters " I believe both sides did that ?
Burton S. Dimmitt
Residence
Spencer County IN;
Enlisted on 10/30/1861 as a Private.
On 10/30/1861 he mustered into "B" Co.
IN 42nd Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 1/1/1864
He was Mustered Out on 7/21/1865 at Louisville, KY
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- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana
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Forty-second Infantry INDIANA
(3-YEARS)
Forty-second Infantry. Cols., James G. Jones, William T. B.
McIntire, Gideon R. Kellams; Lieut.-Cols., Charles Denby,
James M. Shanklin, William T. B. McIntire, Gideon R. Kellams,
William M. Cockrum Majs., James M. Shanklin, William T. B.
McIntire, Nathaniel B. French Gideon R. Kellams, John A.
Schemmerhorn.
This regiment was organized at Evansville and was mustered in
Oct. 9, 1861. It left the state soon after, going to
Henderson, Calhoun and Owensboro, Ky., and thence to
Nashville, where it arrived on Feb. 25, 1862.
It moved into the interior of the state, then to Huntsville,
Ala., and back to Nashville. Joining Rousseau's division of
Buell's army, it took part in the pursuit of Bragg through
Kentucky and participated at Perryville losing 166 in killed
wounded and missing. It was in the battle of Stone's River,
where it lost 17 killed and 87 wounded, and then remained in
camp at Murfreesboro until June 24, when it left for
Chattanooga with the 1st brigade of Negley's division.
It was in the battle of Chickamauga, losing 8 killed, 53
wounded and 32 missing, and participated at Lookout Mountain
and Missionary Ridge with a loss of 43 in killed and wounded.
The regiment reenlisted at Chattanooga, Jan. 1, 1864, and was
given a furlough during February.
On its return in March it joined Sherman's army for the
Atlanta campaign and participated in all the principal battles
of that movement, losing 103 in killed and wounded. While
near Allatoona the regiment was on picket duty within 50 yards
of the enemy's skirmish line for seven days and nights without
being relieved. It was engaged at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca,
Kennesaw Mountain, Chattahoochee River, Peachtree Creek,
Atlanta and Jonesboro.
After the capture of Atlanta it marched to the Chattooga
valley and to Galesville, Ala., in pursuit of Hood's army,
returning to Atlanta in time to take part in the march to
Savannah. After the capture of Savannah it moved through the
Carolinas to Goldsboro taking part in the battles of
Averasboro and Bentonville.
At the close of active operations, the regiment moved to
Washington, thence to Louisville and was mustered out
July 25, 1865. During its term of service the regiment lost
in killed, wounded and missing 629, of whom 86 were killed on
the field, 443 wounded, and 100 taken prisoners. It mustered out
846, an unusual number.
The original strength was 1,O19, gain by recruits, 929;
reenlistments, 215; total, 2,163. Loss by death, 254;
desertion, 60, unaccounted for, 119.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3
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Report of Lieut. Col. William T. B. McIntire, Forty-second
Indiana Infantry.
HDQRS. FORTY-SECOND INDIANA VOLUNTEERS,
Chattanooga, Tennessee, November 30, 1863.
SIR: I have the honor to make the following report of the operations of
my command from the morning of the 24th to the 29th instant:
After lying in line of battle during the day of the 24th until 3 p.m. we
crossed Chattanooga Creek at its junction with the Tennessee River,
ascended Lookout Mountain, arriving at the white house about 7
o'clock. At 7.30 o'clock I was ordered to take a position in rear of the
Second Ohio, which was moving to the front, unless I found that I could
be more serviceable elsewhere. The Second Ohio had not gained its
position, however, until the enemy opened a brisk fire along its whole
front, and extending beyond its left flank. I immediately moved my
regiment by the left flank and formed among the rocks on the left, and
again the enemy opened upon us, covering my front. The natural
inference was that they were more numerous than we at first thought,
and were attempting to make a flank movement. I placed my left
company, deployed as skirmishers, on a line perpendicular to the main
line, and sent a message to inform Gen. Carlin of my position, and
the Eighty-eighth Indiana was sent to take a position on my left, and
thus a connection was formed with another regiment on the creek. At
about 12.30 o'clock the firing ceased, and before daybreak it was found
that they enemy had withdrawn.
On the 25th, the brigade moved to the north side of the creek and took
position in the woods near the foot of Missionary Ridge and on the first
line of the enemy's rifle-pits. At about 4 o'clock we moved forward and
reached the second rifle-pits without loss, and with little resistance. Here
quite a number of prisoners were captured, whom we found lying in the
ditch. After halting a few moments to rest, I moved forward under a
heavy fire from the third
rifle-pit and crest of the hill. The enemy, however, soon fell back from
their breastworks and my regiment and the Eighty-eighth Indiana,
mingled together, arrived at the pit about the same time. A number of
prisoners were taken at this point also. Halting but a moment, some
regiments on my right gave way, and the enemy advanced slightly. My
command kept up a vigorous fire and moved on steadily to the top. Here
we bivouacked for the night, and at 10 a.m. on the 26th moved forward.
At Chickamauga Creek I was ordered to take the advance, deploying
two companies as skirmishers. I moved on the Ringgold road to within
a short distance of Graysville, and after striking the main road leading
from --to ----, I charged front, and moved the whole regiment,
deployed as skirmishers, to the village, meeting but slight resistance,
capturing a number of prisoners, and arriving in time to extinguish the
fire and prevent the destruction of the bridge across the stream.
Late at night, under the direction of Gen. Johnson, I sent 3 men out
on the Ringgold road to reconnoiter, one of whom (James Bolin) was
captured by a party of mounted men, and was afterward found dead on
the road, and I fear he was murdered after he fell into the enemy's
hands.
On the 27th, moved to Ringgold. Came up during the fight. My line of
skirmishers were slightly engaged, but men with little resistance in going
to the top of the mountain. Remained here during the 28th and until
noon of the 29th, when we returned to camp.
I inclose herewith list of killed and wounded, showing a loss of 8
enlisted men killed and 35 wounded. Many of the wounds are slight,
and will not long render the men unable for duty.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. T. B. McINTIRE,
Lieut.-Col., Comdg. Forty-Second Indiana Volunteers
Capt. R. J. WAGGENER,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. XLIII.] THE CHATTANOOGA-RINGGOLD CAMPAIGN. PAGE 470-55
[Series I. Vol. 31. Part II, Reports. Serial No. 55.]
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Report of Lieut. Col. William T. B. McIntire, Forty-second Indiana Infantry.
HDQRS. FORTY-SECOND INDIANA VOLUNTEERS,
Jonesborough, Ga., September 5, 1864.
I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations
of my command during the Georgia campaign, beginning May 7
and ending September 2, 1864:
The command was engaged in a brisk skirmish with the enemy at
Buzzard Roost on the 9th of May while advancing our lines up
the side and around the point of the mountain, in which we lost
3 men wounded. Nothing of interest occurred until the 14th of
May, when we made an unsuccessful charge upon the enemy's works
at Snake [Creek] Gap, losing 1 man killed and 45 wounded. On the
15th more or less skirmishing, but no casualties. From this date to
the 28th nothing worthy of note transpired, when we took position
on the extreme left of the army and erected breast-works, and while
establishing the picket-line a brisk skirmish took place in which 1
man was wounded. On the 29th, 30th, and 31st skirmishing still
continued, the enemy's lines in my front being less than thirty
paces distant from my own. The loss of the regiment on these
three days was 3 killed and 11 wounded. June 1 and 2, both day
and night, the regiment was under fire, losing 1 officer wounded.
From this date to the 17th we marched to the neighborhood of Kenesaw
Mountain, and on the latter day had a heavy skirmish, losing 1
man killed. On the 18th, while advancing the skirmish line, Company
G, of this regiment, under command of Lieut. Palmer,
charged the rebel rifle-pits and captured 13 of the enemy, and put to
flight a North Carolina regiment. On the 22d had 1 man killed, 2
severely and 1 mortally wounded by a shell. The Command was
engaged in frequent skirmishes from this date till the 6th of July,
but no casualties occurred. On the latter day lost 2 men wounded.
From this day to the 19th nothing outside of the usual skirmishing
occurred, bringing us to Peach Tree Creek. On the 26th the command
crossed the creek, and before the works were completed the
enemy charged upon us but were repulsed with heavy loss. The
regiment lost 1 man killed and 2 wounded. On the 21st 1 man mortally
wounded by a stray ball. On the 22d the command started to
Atlanta, but found the enemy had not evacuated the place. A
heavy skirmish occurred in which we lost 1 officer and 2 men killed,
and 1 officer and 5 men wounded, while advancing the skirmish line
to the suburbs. From this time to the close of July comparative
quiet prevailed and no casualties occurred. August 1, heavy skirmishing
all day but no casualties. August 2, 2 men wounded.
August 7, the command charged the rebel lines, capturing their riflepits;
lost 1 killed 1 severely and 1 mortally wounded. August 8,
still skirmishing; 3 men wounded. August 9, 1 man mortally and
1 slightly wounded by sharpshooters. During the period between
the latter date and our arrival at Jonesborough, with the exception
of one or two light skirmishes with the loss of 3 men wounded,
nothing important occurred. It is but justice to say that owing to
my absence on account of sickness the regiment was under the command
of Capt. Masters from the 3d to the 22d of July, when he
was severely wounded, and the command fell into the hands of Capt.
Kellams, who retained it until August 23. I take great pleasure
in saying that the latter-named officer has upon several different
occasions distinguished himself by his coolness and bravery in times
of danger. The total number of casualties is 1 officer killed and 2
wounded; 14 men killed, 88 wounded, and 1 missing; 11 have since
died.
Very respectfully, &c.,
W. T. B. McINTIRE,
Lieut.-Col., Cmdg. Regt.
Capt. J. W. FORD,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
PAGE 539-72 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L.
[Series I. Vol. 38. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 72.]
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Report of Maj. Gideon R. Kellams, Forty-second
Indiana Infantry, of operations January 20-March 23.
HDQRS. FORTY-SECOND INDIANA VETERAN VOLUNTEERS,
Near Goldsborough, N. C., March 23, 1865.
In accordance with orders I have the honor to make the following report
of the part taken by this regiment in the campaign commencing 20th of
January, 1865, and ending 23d of March, 1865:
On the 20th of January the regiment, with the brigade, left Savannah,
Ga.; arrived at Sister's Ferry, on the Savannah River, on the 29th of
January; laid in camp until the 6th of February. Taking up the line of
march on the 6th nothing of note occurred until the 12th, when we struck
the Charleston and Augusta Railroad near Branchville, S. C.
On the 13th struck the South Edisto River; on the 14th reached the
North Edisto River. Next point of note was Lexington Court-House,
which we reached on the 15th. Marching from thence on the 16th we
reached and crossed the Saluda River. 17th, reached Rocksville. Nothing
of note on the 18th. 19th, crossed Broad River near Monticello. 20th,
camped at Ebenezer Church. 21st, arrived at Winnsburgh, S. C. 22d,
struck the railroad at White Oak Station. 23d, camped at Rocky Mount
Post-Office, at which point we laid two days. 26th, reached Wateree
River at Rocky Mount Ferry. 27th, laid still. 28th, crossed the river.
Three men captured.
March 1, camped near Hanging Rock. Nothing of note until the 6th,
when we crossed the Pedee River near the South Carolina line. Nothing
of note until the 11th, when we arrived at Fayetteville, N. C. Nothing
of note occurred until the 16th, when we came up with the Twentieth
Corps near Black River, they having been engaged for several hours
with the enemy. I was ordered to relieve a regiment of that corps;
skirmished briskly with the enemy for about two hours, when darkness
closed the scene for the day. During the night the enemy withdrew,
leaving us to follow at our leisure. Nothing worthy of notice occurred
until the 19th instant, when the brigade came up with the enemy near
Mill Creek. I was then ordered by Lieut.-Col. Fitch to put my
regiment into position on the right of the road and throw out
skirmishers, who immediately became engaged briskly with the enemy
until about 1 p. m., at which time the enemy had pressed back the line
on my left so far as to the rear of my line. At this time I was ordered
by Lieut.-Col. Fitch to retreat, which I did with the other
regiments of the left wing of the brigade, falling back about 400 yards,
where we reformed the line and again, fought until the enemy had gained
our left flank and rear, and, having exhausted all the ammunition, we
were compelled to fall back a short distance in rear of the Second
Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, where we remained the remainder of
the evening.
In this engagement I lost 1 officer and 1 man killed, 1 officer and 7 men
wounded.
On the morning of the 20th the regiment was thrown into position and
threw up a line of intrenchments, remaining there until the 22d. The
enemy having withdrawn we resumed the march, arriving at
Goldsborough, N. C., on the 23d of March, 1865, having lost 2
officers and 11 men during the campaign.
Very respectfully,
G. R. KELLAMS,
Maj., Cmdg. Regt.
Capt. J. W. FORD,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 14th Army Corps.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. LIX.] THE CAMPAIGN OF THE CAROLINAS. PAGE 458-98
[Series I. Vol. 47. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 98.]
Bringing the