. History of the One hundred and sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, 2d brigade, 2d division, 2d corps, 1861-1865 . ngthe part taken by the Brigade we describe the services of theRegiment. That they bore their full share of this great battle isshown by their loss and in having three men shot down with thecolors, including Color Sergeant Charles Hickok, who wasinstantly killed. He was a brave soldier, and faithfully led hiscomrades, calling upon them to keep up with the colors; he wasa favorite with his comrades, and if at any time one would askthe members of his company to point out a goo
. History of the One hundred and sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, 2d brigade, 2d division, 2d corps, 1861-1865 . ngthe part taken by the Brigade we describe the services of theRegiment. That they bore their full share of this great battle isshown by their loss and in having three men shot down with thecolors, including Color Sergeant Charles Hickok, who wasinstantly killed. He was a brave soldier, and faithfully led hiscomrades, calling upon them to keep up with the colors; he wasa favorite with his comrades, and if at any time one would askthe members of his company to point out a good soldier, theywould universally show you Charlie Hickok. The official reports give our entire loss 2,625 killed, 10,220wounded and 2,902 missing—a total loss of 15,387; while that ofthe enemy is only estimated at 2,000 killed, 6,000 wounded and3,400 missing—total 11,400, as no record has been found report-ing their loss in the battle of the Wilderness. It is estimated that, by the woods taking fire, over two hundredof our wounded perished in the flames and smoke, and a muchlarger number of the dead. COMPANY Sergeant Allen S. 27. 1861. Sept. 10, 186 Mustered out with Company, Sept. 10, 1864. 1864] SPOTTSYLVANIA 245 CHAPTER XX. SPOTTSYLVANIA. THE movement began almost immediately upon the cessationof the firing. No more waiting for reorganization, or re-inforcements, but forward at once. The Fifth Corps be-gan to move about 9 oclock, on the night of the 7th; the differentcommands were moving the whole night; and we followed, about7 oclock, on the morning of the 8th, south, along the Brock arrived at Todds Tavern about 10 oclock; here a halt wasmade, and the Corps placed in position defending the Catharpenroad, which connected the two roads along which the two armieswere passing. About 2 oclock, our Division was detached fromthe Corps and sent to join General Warrens Corps, then nearSpottsylvania; the balance of the Corps following the next day. On th
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