Remarks. M. O. Nov. 7, '65. Deserted Sept. 11, '63. Deserted March 17, '64. M. O. June 27, '65. Died Andersonville Apr. 5, '64. M. O. June 27, '65. M. O. June 27, '65. M. O. June 27, '65. Discharged dis. June 17, '63. Discharged dis. Jan. 26, '65. Hon. discharged Sept. 15, '64. M. O. Aug. 17, '63. Hon. discharged Sept. '64. 26 6 Sept. 6, '61 2 May 7, '61 I Art. M. O. Sept. 25, '65. Young, David, Lt. Col. 2 May 7, '61 Young, Robert. 18 July 25, '62 Zamphiropolos, Michael.. 13 Feb. 1, '64 The names of "unassigned recruits" are not given in this "roll"; they were for the most part unworthy substitutes, who enlisted for the sake of the bounty, and, with few exceptions, never served in their regiments. XVII. SOLDIERS' MONUMENT. — ACTION OF THE TOWN. "Joint saviors of the land, to-day What guerdon ask you of the land? What can it give that could repay The men we miss from our worn band ? WHEN the struggle for the Nation's life was over, and the flag of the Union everywhere waved in triumph, then it was that the country began fairly to realize its indebtedness to those whose self-sacrificing courage and heroic battling had achieved the victory. The soldiers had indeed been welcomed home with every sign of popular rejoicing, all had united in extending to the brave men who had survived the conflict the heartiest greeting, but the profound gratitude of the people craved some more enduring expression. The memory of the triumphs of our citizensoldiery deserved to be perpetuated, and the national gratitude began to incarnate itself in monuments which should tell the story of the war. Art, which had been able to embellish the castles of king and noble, and had erected its memorials in the great cathedrals and cities of the Old World was invoked to do honor to the heroes of our secured liberties. The most enduring memorial of the service of those TRANSTUPNADE THE SOLDIERS' MONUMENT Erected in Memory of the brave Men who lost their lives in defense of their country. 1861-65. |