James Bidlack, Jr. commanded the Wilkes-Barre company, which he led into battle on the fatal 3d. He died where he stood, at the head of his men. Only eight of all his company escaped. They were of the true blood, the whole family of Bidlacks-mild in private life, remarkably clever and obliging. The social virtues in the peaceful circle seemed to find in them their happiest illustrations; but called to arms and roused to action, they were, all and each, every inch the soldier.
History of Luzerne County Pennsylvania; H. C. Bradsby, EditorS. B. Nelson & Co., Publishers, 1893
James Bidlack, Jr. commanded the Wilkes-Barre company, which he led into battle on the fatal 3d. He died where he stood, at the head of his men. Only eight of all his company escaped. They were of the true blood, the whole family of Bidlacks-mild in private life, remarkably clever and obliging. The social virtues in the peaceful circle seemed to find in them their happiest illustrations; but called to arms and roused to action, they were, all and each, every inch the soldier.
History of Luzerne County Pennsylvania; H. C. Bradsby, EditorS. B. Nelson & Co., Publishers, 1893
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24th Regt, 1st Co. (from Lower Wilkes-Barre)
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