. A history of the Forty-fourth Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [electronic resource] . ere striving heroicallyto maintain the tent in an upright position. They welcomedreinforcements, and the scant attire of all failed to indicate theirmilitary rank. The night wore away and the storm the 17th there was a large detail of men from the brigade tobuild fortifications along the river. On the 19th news was re-ceived that Col. Rice had been appointed Brig. General, U. S. VOn the 20th General Rice turned the command of the brigadeover to Col. Chamberlain
. A history of the Forty-fourth Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [electronic resource] . ere striving heroicallyto maintain the tent in an upright position. They welcomedreinforcements, and the scant attire of all failed to indicate theirmilitary rank. The night wore away and the storm the 17th there was a large detail of men from the brigade tobuild fortifications along the river. On the 19th news was re-ceived that Col. Rice had been appointed Brig. General, U. S. VOn the 20th General Rice turned the command of the brigadeover to Col. Chamberlain of the 20th Me. and left immediatelyfor Washington. There was some opposition manifested to hisbeing returned to command the brigade. His sturdiest criticsmust admit that he had many excellent qualities as a man andsoldier. Assistant Surgeon Herbert Fearn resigned today and leftthe regiment. Brig. General Rice returned to camp on the 23d and soonthereafter left to report to the commanding officer of the 1stcorps, for assignment to the command of a brigade. On the 29th day of August five men were executed in the —X. SERGEANT WILLIAM WALLACE JOHNSON. William Wallace Johnson, born in Dayton, X. Y., August 28, 1836,died in the Soldiers Home at Bath, N. Y., October 29, 1907. He waseducated in the public school in his neighborhood. Thus equipped,while yet a young boy, he worked on the farm to aid in the supportof his deceased fathers family. His services in that behalf won highcommendations. Thoroughly patriotic, of fine physique and robust health, he wasselected to represent the town of Perrysburg in the 44th N. Y. Vols.,and was among the first to enter the Barracks at Albany. From thetime of his enlistment to the end of his three years term of service, hewas numbered among those who were always ready for duty. Hisquaint sayings, his uniform good nature, and his genuine hospitality,endeared him to all who knew him. Brave and resolute in battle, kindand indulgent in camp, faithful
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