Co E 93rd Illinois
Residence MACON, BUREAU CO, IL Age 22 Height 5'9 1/4 Hair BROWN Eyes BLUE Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
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Joined AUG 13, 1862 TISKILWA, IL
Joined By O WILKINSON Period 3 YRS
Muster In OCT 13, 1862 CHICAGO, IL
KILLED NOV 25, 1863 AT MISSION RIDGE
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BURCH, HENRY
INFANTRY
CIVIL WAR
BURIED AT: SECTION D SITE 12505
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No. 215. Report of Lieut. Col. Nicholas C. Buswell, Ninety-third Illinois Infantry. HEADQUARTERS NINETY-THIRD ILLINOIS INFANTRY, Near Chattanooga, Tenn., November 29, 1863. SIR: In obedience to orders, as per circular of this date from brigade headquarters, I would respectfully report through you to the colonel commanding, that the Ninety-third Illinois Infantry was, by order of the general commanding brigade, drawn up in line of battle about 1 p.m. November 25, 1863, and ordered to advance upon the enemy. Moving forward about one-fourth of a mile, we halted for a few moments at the base of Tunnel Hill, so called. Resting here a short time, we had orders to advance to the top of the hill, which orders were promptly obeyed. The regiment moved forward in good line, though under heavy fire from the enemy. Resting once in the ascent we gained the top of the hill about 1.30 p.m. Advancing our line within 20 paces of the enemy's breastworks of logs and stone, behind which was planted a battery that poured grape and canister into our ranks continually, the engagement grew into a fierce battle. For two hours and a half we held our position at the brow of the hill. During this time the enemy made three attempts to charge over, but were as often repulsed. About 4 o'clock the regiment on our right gave way, and the enemy, with three well-formed lines of battle, charged us on the right flank, which obliged us to abandon our position. During the first half hour of the battle, Colonel Putnam, holding the colors in one hand and waving his sword with the other, all the time cheering on his men, was shot dead from his horse. Bravely and gallantly he led his regiment to the contest. But he fell. His loss we feel keenly. The regiment has lost a brave and gallant commander, and the country a willing, earnest, and able defender. Our total loss was as follows, viz: Col. Holden Putnam, killed; Adjt. H. G. Hicks, wounded; Capt. John A. Russell and Lieut. William M. Morris, missing. Enlisted men: 19 killed, 44 wounded, and 25 missing. After the battle the regiment was rallied, and, taking up a position in the rifle-pits, bivouacked for the night. Respectfully, N. C. BUSWELL, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment.
-from The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. ; Series 1 - Volume 31 (Part II) page 653.
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Residence MACON, BUREAU CO, IL Age 22 Height 5'9 1/4 Hair BROWN Eyes BLUE Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IN
Service Record
Joined AUG 13, 1862 TISKILWA, IL
Joined By O WILKINSON Period 3 YRS
Muster In OCT 13, 1862 CHICAGO, IL
KILLED NOV 25, 1863 AT MISSION RIDGE
-Illinois Civil War database
BURCH, HENRY
INFANTRY
CIVIL WAR
BURIED AT: SECTION D SITE 12505
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No. 215. Report of Lieut. Col. Nicholas C. Buswell, Ninety-third Illinois Infantry. HEADQUARTERS NINETY-THIRD ILLINOIS INFANTRY, Near Chattanooga, Tenn., November 29, 1863. SIR: In obedience to orders, as per circular of this date from brigade headquarters, I would respectfully report through you to the colonel commanding, that the Ninety-third Illinois Infantry was, by order of the general commanding brigade, drawn up in line of battle about 1 p.m. November 25, 1863, and ordered to advance upon the enemy. Moving forward about one-fourth of a mile, we halted for a few moments at the base of Tunnel Hill, so called. Resting here a short time, we had orders to advance to the top of the hill, which orders were promptly obeyed. The regiment moved forward in good line, though under heavy fire from the enemy. Resting once in the ascent we gained the top of the hill about 1.30 p.m. Advancing our line within 20 paces of the enemy's breastworks of logs and stone, behind which was planted a battery that poured grape and canister into our ranks continually, the engagement grew into a fierce battle. For two hours and a half we held our position at the brow of the hill. During this time the enemy made three attempts to charge over, but were as often repulsed. About 4 o'clock the regiment on our right gave way, and the enemy, with three well-formed lines of battle, charged us on the right flank, which obliged us to abandon our position. During the first half hour of the battle, Colonel Putnam, holding the colors in one hand and waving his sword with the other, all the time cheering on his men, was shot dead from his horse. Bravely and gallantly he led his regiment to the contest. But he fell. His loss we feel keenly. The regiment has lost a brave and gallant commander, and the country a willing, earnest, and able defender. Our total loss was as follows, viz: Col. Holden Putnam, killed; Adjt. H. G. Hicks, wounded; Capt. John A. Russell and Lieut. William M. Morris, missing. Enlisted men: 19 killed, 44 wounded, and 25 missing. After the battle the regiment was rallied, and, taking up a position in the rifle-pits, bivouacked for the night. Respectfully, N. C. BUSWELL, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment.
-from The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. ; Series 1 - Volume 31 (Part II) page 653.
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Co E 93rd Illinois
Residence MACON, BUREAU CO, IL Age 22 Height 5'9 1/4 Hair BROWN Eyes BLUE Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IN
Service Record
Joined AUG 13, 1862 TISKILWA, IL
Joined By O WILKINSON Period 3 YRS
Muster In OCT 13, 1862 CHICAGO, IL
KILLED NOV 25, 1863 AT MISSION RIDGE
-Illinois Civil War database
BURCH, HENRY
INFANTRY
CIVIL WAR
BURIED AT: SECTION D SITE 12505
-VA gravesite locator
No. 215. Report of Lieut. Col. Nicholas C. Buswell, Ninety-third Illinois Infantry. HEADQUARTERS NINETY-THIRD ILLINOIS INFANTRY, Near Chattanooga, Tenn., November 29, 1863. SIR: In obedience to orders, as per circular of this date from brigade headquarters, I would respectfully report through you to the colonel commanding, that the Ninety-third Illinois Infantry was, by order of the general commanding brigade, drawn up in line of battle about 1 p.m. November 25, 1863, and ordered to advance upon the enemy. Moving forward about one-fourth of a mile, we halted for a few moments at the base of Tunnel Hill, so called. Resting here a short time, we had orders to advance to the top of the hill, which orders were promptly obeyed. The regiment moved forward in good line, though under heavy fire from the enemy. Resting once in the ascent we gained the top of the hill about 1.30 p.m. Advancing our line within 20 paces of the enemy's breastworks of logs and stone, behind which was planted a battery that poured grape and canister into our ranks continually, the engagement grew into a fierce battle. For two hours and a half we held our position at the brow of the hill. During this time the enemy made three attempts to charge over, but were as often repulsed. About 4 o'clock the regiment on our right gave way, and the enemy, with three well-formed lines of battle, charged us on the right flank, which obliged us to abandon our position. During the first half hour of the battle, Colonel Putnam, holding the colors in one hand and waving his sword with the other, all the time cheering on his men, was shot dead from his horse. Bravely and gallantly he led his regiment to the contest. But he fell. His loss we feel keenly. The regiment has lost a brave and gallant commander, and the country a willing, earnest, and able defender. Our total loss was as follows, viz: Col. Holden Putnam, killed; Adjt. H. G. Hicks, wounded; Capt. John A. Russell and Lieut. William M. Morris, missing. Enlisted men: 19 killed, 44 wounded, and 25 missing. After the battle the regiment was rallied, and, taking up a position in the rifle-pits, bivouacked for the night. Respectfully, N. C. BUSWELL, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment.
-from The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. ; Series 1 - Volume 31 (Part II) page 653.
Family Links from Findagrave Member Terri Narotzky (#47369491)
Residence MACON, BUREAU CO, IL Age 22 Height 5'9 1/4 Hair BROWN Eyes BLUE Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IN
Service Record
Joined AUG 13, 1862 TISKILWA, IL
Joined By O WILKINSON Period 3 YRS
Muster In OCT 13, 1862 CHICAGO, IL
KILLED NOV 25, 1863 AT MISSION RIDGE
-Illinois Civil War database
BURCH, HENRY
INFANTRY
CIVIL WAR
BURIED AT: SECTION D SITE 12505
-VA gravesite locator
No. 215. Report of Lieut. Col. Nicholas C. Buswell, Ninety-third Illinois Infantry. HEADQUARTERS NINETY-THIRD ILLINOIS INFANTRY, Near Chattanooga, Tenn., November 29, 1863. SIR: In obedience to orders, as per circular of this date from brigade headquarters, I would respectfully report through you to the colonel commanding, that the Ninety-third Illinois Infantry was, by order of the general commanding brigade, drawn up in line of battle about 1 p.m. November 25, 1863, and ordered to advance upon the enemy. Moving forward about one-fourth of a mile, we halted for a few moments at the base of Tunnel Hill, so called. Resting here a short time, we had orders to advance to the top of the hill, which orders were promptly obeyed. The regiment moved forward in good line, though under heavy fire from the enemy. Resting once in the ascent we gained the top of the hill about 1.30 p.m. Advancing our line within 20 paces of the enemy's breastworks of logs and stone, behind which was planted a battery that poured grape and canister into our ranks continually, the engagement grew into a fierce battle. For two hours and a half we held our position at the brow of the hill. During this time the enemy made three attempts to charge over, but were as often repulsed. About 4 o'clock the regiment on our right gave way, and the enemy, with three well-formed lines of battle, charged us on the right flank, which obliged us to abandon our position. During the first half hour of the battle, Colonel Putnam, holding the colors in one hand and waving his sword with the other, all the time cheering on his men, was shot dead from his horse. Bravely and gallantly he led his regiment to the contest. But he fell. His loss we feel keenly. The regiment has lost a brave and gallant commander, and the country a willing, earnest, and able defender. Our total loss was as follows, viz: Col. Holden Putnam, killed; Adjt. H. G. Hicks, wounded; Capt. John A. Russell and Lieut. William M. Morris, missing. Enlisted men: 19 killed, 44 wounded, and 25 missing. After the battle the regiment was rallied, and, taking up a position in the rifle-pits, bivouacked for the night. Respectfully, N. C. BUSWELL, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment.
-from The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. ; Series 1 - Volume 31 (Part II) page 653.
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