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Welcome! Remus was a Union soldier. Company K, 7th WV Infantry, I believe?



Antietam after battle report:

Report of Col. Joseph Snider, Seventh West Virginia Infantry, of
the battle of Antietam.

HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS,
September 20, 1862.
SIR: I have, in obedience to your order, the honor of submitting the
following report:

In obedience to your order on the morning of the 17th instant, we took our
position in line of battle on the extreme left of your brigade, and, in
further obedience of your orders, moved forward at 8 o'clock, at which time we
engaged the enemy, who were drawn up in large force. The fight was
terrific during the whole engagement. The enemy endeavored to deceive us
by hoisting a white flag, which for moment caused our men to cease firing,
during which time the enemy was discovered to be moving in large force
with the view of flanking our left, which caused us to change the position of
our left wing, this being done as speedily as possible, when we succeeded
in driving the enemy back with great slaughter beyond their original position,
where we held them until our ammunition was exhausted, when we were
relieved by the Irish Brigade, commanded by Gen. Meagher. During the
engagement our colors were shot down three times, but were promptly
hoisted each time, and were brought off the field with the regiment.

JO. SNIDER,
Col., Commanding Seventh Virginia.

Brig.-Gen. KIMBALL.

Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 19. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 27

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Chancellorsville, VA after battle report


No. 100.

Report of Lieut. Col. Jonathan H. Lockwood, Seventh West Virginia Infantry.

CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, VA., May 10, 1863.
SIR: In obedience to orders just received, I have the honor to submit the
following report of the part taken by the Seventh Virginia (Union)
Volunteers in the engagements near Chancellorsville, Va., commencing
on the 1st instant:

On the morning of the 1st instant, our regiment, under command of
Col. Joseph Snider, was, with the brigade, under command of
Col. Carroll, in a field about half a mile north of Chancellorsville.

About 12 m. we marched with the brigade some distance toward
Chancellorsville, when we were about-faced, marched back, and
occupied the ground we had just left.

At about 6 p.m., by order of Col. Carroll, we formed in line of
battle in a field fronting the ground occupied by the Eleventh Army
Corps, and the men slept in rear of their stacks during the night.

On the 2d instant, at 8 a.m., we were ordered to a position on the left
of the road leading from the United States Ford to Chancellorsville,
where we constructed breastworks.

On the 3d instant, at about 7 a.m., we were ordered to form in line of
battle, which we did in an open field fronting the wood that lay between
us and the enemy, our regiment, under command of Col. Joseph
Snider, occupying a position to the left of the Fourth Ohio and on the
extreme left of the brigade.

About 8 a.m., by order of Col. Carroll, the entire line of the brigade
was ordered forward, and, when we had advanced but a short distance
into the wood, we met the enemy advancing toward us in large force,
and, when in close proximity to each other, we opened on them with a
volley of musketry that apparently shook the ground they walked on. We
immediately charged into them, putting them to flight; followed them
up, and slaying them as they ran through the wood, some of them
falling dead, some wounded, while others of them threw down their
arms, and, throwing up their hands, ran into our lines, and many of
them fell upon their faces and lay still until our lines passed over them,
when they would jump up and say they were where they wanted to be.
In this way we ran them through the wood and beyond the Gordonsville
Plank road into an open field, where other forces of the enemy were in
their breastworks and redoubts, from which they had just removed their
artillery, leaving piles of shells in their works. From all these we routed
them, capturing and sending to the rear in all about 150 of the enemy,
and recapturing or releasing a battalion of Zouaves, who had been
surrounded by the enemy before we advanced, and capturing a stand of
colors belonging to the enemy, which the Zouaves took possession of,
carrying it to our rear, and claiming it as theirs.

The enemy in our front, seeing us occupy their first line of works,
opened upon us with canister and grape and a heavy enfilading fire, and
forced us to retire to the cover of the wood, where we held out position
until ordered by Col. Carroll to withdraw from the field, reporting
to him in the field in rear of the wood, where the remainder of the
brigade were ordered to form and replenish their supply of ammunition.
From here we took position on the left of the road, which we had left
the day previous. During the day we were moved to the left flank by
order of Col. Carroll, and took position at right angles from the one
now occupied, our right resting and adjoining the right of the Eleventh
Army Corps. Here we constructed breastworks.

On the 4th instant, in consequence of severe illness, Col. Joseph
Snider and Maj. Morris had to retire from the front, leaving the entire
command of the regiment with Lieut.-Col. Lockwood.

At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. there was heavy artillery firing to the right of
our post, and during the day frequent picket encounters, but we
succeeded in repulsing them and preventing a general engagement,
which our men were anxious to have come on.

On the 5th instant, at 2 a.m., took up the line of march, crossing the
river at the United States Ford on the pontoon bridges, arriving at this,
our former camp, about 12 m. the same day.

Our losses, so far as ascertained, are as follows: 5 killed, 19 wounded,
and 13 missing.* Among the killed, I regret to say, was Capt. F. M.
Roberts, one of our most efficient and worthy officers, who was greatly
beloved by all who knew him.

I cannot speak too highly of the courage and coolness of the officers and
men of my regiment. Suffice it to say they maintained their former
reputation, won in many hard conflicts, for daring, bravery, and
courage.

I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,

J. H. LOCKWOOD,
Lieut. Col., Cmdg. Seventh [West] Virginia Volunteer Infantry.

Lieut. J. G. REID,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
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Source: Official Records Series I. Vol. 25. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 39

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Gettysburg after battle report:

Report of Lieut. Col. Jonathan H. Lockwood, Seventh West Virginia
Infantry.

Camp near Gettysburg, Pa.,
July 5, 1863.
Sir: In obedience to orders, I have the honor to submit the following
report of the part taken by the Seventh West Virginia in the late
engagement near Gettysburg:

About 8 a. m. on the 2d instant, under the command of Col.
Carroll, the Seventh West Virginia, with the Fourteenth Indiana,
Fourth and Eighth Ohio Volunteers, were massed in front of the
enemy and near their center. About 4 p. m. the Seventh West Virginia
and Fourteenth Indiana changed position on the left of the
enemy's right center, where we remained but a short time, when the
Seventh West Virginia was ordered back, and placed to protect the
Fourth U. S. Artillery, where we remained under heavy fire from
the enemy's batteres until about 8 o'clock, at which time, in connection
with the Fourteenth Indiana, we were ordered to the right of
Cemetery Hill, in support of Battery L, First New York Artillery,
and on arriving there we found the battery about to be taken charge
of by the enemy, who were in large force; whereupon we immediately
charged upon the enemy, and succeeded in completely routing
the entire force and driving them beyond their lines, capturing
a number of prisoners, and removing their dead and wounded in
order to establish our line on the line previously occupied by the
enemy.

Among the prisoners captured was the colonel of the Seventh Virginia
Volunteers, and colonel and major of the Twenty-first North
Carolina Volunteers.

Having established our lines, we remained at this position during
the night and the day and the night of the 3d.

From 6 a. m. until about dusk on the 3d, we lay under heavy
fire and cross-fire from the enemy's batteries. We had brisk skirmishing
in our front during the time we occupied that position. During
the whole engagement the field was contested with a spirit of
determination on our side to gain the victory.

Our loss is as follows: Lieut.-colonel wounded; 5 enlisted men
killed; 42 enlisted men wounded, and 13 enlisted men missing*--a list
of the same having previously been forwarded.

My officers and men behaved with admirable coolness and undaunted
courage, and deserve well of their country.

I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,

J. H. LOCKWOOD,
Lieut.-Col., Comdg.

Lieut. J. G. Reid,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.

Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 27. Part I. Reports. Serial No. 43

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Report of Lieut. Col. Jonathan H. Lockwood, Seventh West Virginia
Infantry.

HDQRS. SEVENTH [WEST] VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS,
January 19, 1864.
SIR: In obedience to orders I have the honor to submit the following
report of the part taken by the Seventh [West] Virginia Volunteers
on the 14th of October, 1863, in the engagement at Bristoe
Station:
During most of the day while on the march we were guarding the
ammunition train and were not engaged. Arrived near the station
at 4. 30 p. m., when we took position in line of battle on the right of
the brigade, the enemy being in our front in heavy force, but were
held in check for some four hours. There was considerable cannonading
in front, and on the right the engagement was accompanied
with heavy musketry. In the evening, with the rest of the brigade,
we marched on toward Bull Run, where we arrived on the morning
of the 15th of October, 1863.

I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,

J. H. LOCKWOOD,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

Lieut. J. G. REID,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

Source: Official Records
CHAP. XLI.] THE BRISTOE, VIRGINIA, CAMPAIGN. PAGE 293-48
[Series I. Vol. 29. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 48.]

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Report of Lieut. Col. Jonathan H. Lockwood, Seventh West Virginia
Infantry.

HDQRS. SEVENTH BATT. WEST VIRGINIA VOLS.,
Near Mountain Run, Va., December 3, 1863.
SIR: Pursuant to circular of this date, I have the honor to submit
the following report of the part taken by the Seventh Battalion
West Virginia Volunteers in the late movement of this army:

No especial duty was assigned to this battalion until we arrived
near Robertson's Cross-Roads, where, evidence of the enemy appearing,
the battalion was ordered to form on the left of the road and
deploy one company as skirmishers, move forward, dressing on line
with the Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, who occupied the position
on our right. We advanced under this order near half a mile, when
the battalion was halted by command of Colonel Carroll, commanding
brigade. Here we occupied an open field, with the left of our
skirmish line resting in a dense woods.

We maintained the above position until between 1 and 2 p.m.,
when we were ordered to advance, dressing on the right to form a
line along a rail fence in front, which was occupied by the skirmish
line of the enemy. We succeeded in driving the enemy from the
fence and established our line along it, although the ground was
obstinately contested by the enemy. This line we held until relieved
by the Fourteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, between 7
and 8 p.m. During the whole time picket firing on both sides was
kept up.

Lieutenant Ravenscraft commanded the skirmish line, which duty
he performed well. The officers and men behaved with their usual
bravery and courage.

Our loss was 2 killed and 25 wounded, a nominal list of which has
already been forwarded.

Our movements after that evening were with the brigade, being
in support of the skirmish line on Saturday and Saturday night, and
from Sunday morning until our arrival in this camp, we were not
again under fire or called upon for any special duty.

During the march the conduct of the men was becoming of
soldiers. There was no straggling and their duties were performed
cheerfully. I would especially mention the conduct of Sergt. Maj.

R. Strickland, who was wounded through both ankles while doing
most nobly.

I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. H. LOCKWOOD,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

Lieut. J. G. Reid,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

Source: Official Records
CHAP. XLI.] MINE RUN, VIRGINIA, CAMPAIGN. PAGE 734-48
[Series I. Vol. 29. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 48.]

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Report of Capt. John Fordyce, Seventh West Virginia Infantry, of
operations October 27-28.

HDQRS. SEVENTH WEST VIRGINIA VOL. INFANTRY,
October 30, 1864.
SIR: I have the honor to report that at 3 a.m. 27th instant I was ordered
to follow the Fourth Ohio Regt. with my command. After marching
a short distance received orders to load the pieces of my regiment and
to support the Fourth Ohio Regt. About daylight received orders to
advance in line of battle. Soon received orders to deploy as
skirmishers and move with the Fourth Ohio Regt. We now made
an attempt to carry the enemy's works with our skirmish line, but failed,
as there was a deep run intervening, fallen timber forming an abatis; and
as the command had already suffered considerably from killed and
wounded I now posted the line under cover of trees and reported the
situation to the general. Shortly a line of battle advanced and charged
the works, skirmishers advancing with the line and taking position so as
to protect the right flank. Soon received orders that as soon as the First
Brigade came up to assemble the Fourth Ohio and Seventh Virginia
Volunteers and move on the left flank. From there I was ordered to
follow the rear of the column, which I did until I came to the open land,
when I was ordered to move to a fence and let the men lie down. Soon
was ordered to form on the right flank of the brigade, but before [we]
had got into position was ordered to move to the left and follow in the
rear of the line, but soon was ordered to move to the right and form
nearly at right angle with the line of battle so as to protect the flank.
Next was ordered to throw forward skirmishers, which I did, but
immediately was ordered to call them in and move to the left; then again
to the right. Forming line soon received orders to advance, which I did
at double-quick, filling up the open space between the regiments that had
moved forward before I received orders to advance. We now moved
rapidly on the enemy, who were posted behind works, carrying them
handsomely. This position we held until after night, notwithstanding the
attempts made by the enemy to regain the works. From this position we
withdrew and returned to the place (or near) where we had crossed
Hatcher's Run in the morning. On the 28th we returned to our former
camp near the Norfolk railroad.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN FORDYCE,
Capt., Cmdg. Regt.

Lieut. T. E. PARSONS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.


Source: Official Records
CHAP. LIV.] THE RICHMOND CAMPAIGN. PAGE 338-87
[Series I. Vol. 42. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 87.]

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Report of Lieut. Col. Francis W. H. Baldwin, Seventh West Virginia Infantry.

HDQRS. SEVENTH WEST VIRGINIA VET. VOL. BATTALION,
April 10, 1865.
CAPT.: In compliance with circular of this date, I have the honor
to submit the following report of operations of this command from the
28th of March to the 10th of April, 1865:

By your order the regiment took up our line of march on the deployed
as skirmishers during the 29th day of March. 31st of March, at 11 a.m.,
the regiment was again advanced in front of the brigade as skirmishers,
and engaged the enemy at not over seventy-five yards distance from their
fort, enabling them to use their guns five yards distance from their fort,
enabling them to use their guns until 7 p.m., when I returned to the
works occupied by the brigade. April 2, soon after the enemy's lines
south of Petersburg were broken I took up the line of march with the
brigade. Arrived at Jetersville Station, on the Danville railroad, evening
of the 5th instant, and threw up temporary works. 6th instant by your
order my regiment again advanced as skirmishers and joined the brigade
at evening without any loss. Morning of the 7th by your order my
regiment engaged the enemy at High Bridge, across the [Appomattox]
River, without any loss. In the latter part of the day skirmished with the
enemy near Farmville without any loss. 9th instant, by your order my
regiment were flankers on the right of the brigade.

List of casualties: Wounded, March 31, 1865, Lieut. Mark
Hopkins, Company C, and 4 enlisted men.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

F. W. H. BALDWIN,
Lieut.-Col., Cmdg.

Capt. PARSONS,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.


Source: Official Records
PAGE 775-95 N. AND SE. VA., N. C., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. LVIII.
[Series I. Vol. 46. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 95.]
 
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