* Brevet rank in the Union Army, whether in the Regular Army or the United States Volunteers, during and at the conclusion of the American Civil War, may be regarded as an honorary title which conferred none of the authority, precedence, nor pay of real or full rank. The vast majority of the Union ArmyContinue reading “BREVET MAJOR GENERAL* ALEXANDER SHALER; ARMY”
Category Archives: Medal of Honor
QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT DAVID H. SCOFIELD; ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 10, 1840 (Mamaroneck, NY) – September 30, 1905 (Bath, NY); 64 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Nellie W. Noyes (1842-1922) on May 5, 1867, in Stamford, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Two sons, Linus W. (1869-1947) and Clayson N. (1873-1879). One daughter, Elizabeth M. Scofield Lewis (1881-?).ENLISTMENT: Enlisted on October 22, 1861, in Stamford, ConnecticutDISCHARGE: July 19, 1865,Continue reading “QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT DAVID H. SCOFIELD; ARMY”
REAR ADMIRAL HERBERT EMERY SCHONLAND; NAVY
DOB/DOD: September 7, 1900 (Portland, ME) – November 13, 1984 (New London, CT); 84 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Alice “Claire” Mills (1908-1997) on November 29, 1932, in New London, Connecticut.CHILDREN: One daughter, Dianne Morgan Schonland Sims (1938-). One son, Rodney C. (1947-).ENLISTMENT: June 9, 1920.RETIREMENT: December 31, 1946.OTHER: Graduated from the U.S. Naval AcademyContinue reading “REAR ADMIRAL HERBERT EMERY SCHONLAND; NAVY”
SERGEANT PATRICK SCANLAN *, ARMY
DOB/DOD: 1838 (Ireland) – September 5, 1903 (Farmington, CT); 64 or 65 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Ellen Scanlan (?-1917).ENLISTMENT: December 9, 1863, in Massachusetts.DISCHARGE: November 14, 1865, in Richmond, Virginia FAMILY: Born to Conor (1800-1850) and Mary Killoran Scanlon (1800-?) * Last name also spelled Scanlon in some places. MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION AWARDED FORContinue reading “SERGEANT PATRICK SCANLAN *, ARMY”
ORDINARY SEAMAN RICHARD RYAN; NAVY
DOB/DOD: 1853 * (Waterbury, CT) – December 16, 1933 (Staten Island, NY); 80 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: August 17, 1875 * The exact Date of Birth is unknown. FAMILY: Born to Richard (1820-?) and Annie Ryan (1823-?) [both born in Ireland]. Two sisters, Margaret Ryan White (1849-1927) and Mary (1850-?). Two brothers, John (1852-?) andContinue reading “ORDINARY SEAMAN RICHARD RYAN; NAVY”
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GEORGE HARRY ROSE; NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 28, 1880 (Stamford, CT) – December 7, 1932 (Teaneck, NJ); 52 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Augusta Bogen (1887-1921). Married to Eva M. Wintermute (1902-1975).CHILDREN: Two daughters, Florence R. Rose Burton (1906-1969) and Anna (1908-?). One son, George H. (1911-1996). FAMILY: Parent and sibling information were not found. MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION AWARDEDContinue reading “LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GEORGE HARRY ROSE; NAVY”
SEAMAN JAMES ROBERTS; NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 14, 1837 (England) – October 19, 1908 (Bath, NY); 71 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: September 5, 1863, in Hartford, Connecticut, into Company K, 8th Connecticut Infantry. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy on May 3, 1864.DISCHARGE: April 15, 1865.NOTE: He lived in Bristol, Connecticut, when he enlisted in 1863. FAMILY: Family information is unknown.Continue reading “SEAMAN JAMES ROBERTS; NAVY”
CHIEF RADIOMAN THOMAS JAMES REEVES; NAVY
DOB/DOD: December 9, 1895 (Thomaston, CT) – December 7, 1941; 45 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: July 20, 1917DISCHARGE AND SUBSEQUENT REENLISTMENT: Discharged on August 21, 1921, and on October 12, 1921, he reenlisted in the Navy, making it his career. FAMILY: Born to William Reeves (1850-1938) and Mary O’Riley Reeves (1858-1939) [both born in Ireland].Continue reading “CHIEF RADIOMAN THOMAS JAMES REEVES; NAVY”
PRIVATE HERBERT IRVING PRESTON; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: August 6, 1878 (Berkeley, NJ) – December 8, 1928 (Norwalk, CT); 50 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Edith L. Pennoyer Preston (1885-1958) on April 29, 1906, in Westport, ConnecticutCHILDREN: Two sons, Harry F. (1909-1994) and Irving W. (1912-1965).ENLISTMENT: June 29, 1899, and assigned to League Island, Pennsylvania. FAMILY: Born to Joseph H. (1838-1918) andContinue reading “PRIVATE HERBERT IRVING PRESTON; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE GEORGE WARREN POTTER; ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 11, 1843 (Coventry, RI) – November 30, 1918 (Sterling, CT); 74 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Susan A. Yeaw (1852-1927) on December 21, 1866, in Coventry, Rhode Island. Lucy Ann Burdick Smith (1854-1926) on September 21, 1884, in Scituate, Rhode Island.CHILDREN: One son with Susan, William F. (1868-1944).ENLISTMENT: February 26, 1862.REENLISTMENT: March 5, 1864.DISCHARGE:Continue reading “PRIVATE GEORGE WARREN POTTER; ARMY”