. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . f three pieces and reported to me for enemys forces were between AVashington andPaetolus, a village about twelve miles distant, undercommand of Colonel Singeltary. The engagementwas near a mill beside the creek, and the artillery wasbrought into position about fifty paces from the enemy. This placed our artillery at a great disadvantage, for at so short a range it could notdo its best execution. It was, however, admirably manag
. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . f three pieces and reported to me for enemys forces were between AVashington andPaetolus, a village about twelve miles distant, undercommand of Colonel Singeltary. The engagementwas near a mill beside the creek, and the artillery wasbrought into position about fifty paces from the enemy. This placed our artillery at a great disadvantage, for at so short a range it could notdo its best execution. It was, however, admirably managed by Lieutenant Avery, and as itseemed still to be doing good service I felt unwilling to change its position. Our forceconsisted of eight companies of the 24th Massachusetts Regiment, numberincr about fourhundred and thirty men. two 12-pound howitzers of the marine artillery. Lieutenant W. , manned by twelve men each, and Company I, 3rd New York Cavalry, one hundred andforty men. The enemys force must have been quite equal to our own, to judge from thefiring. In closing the report Colonel Osliorn thus comments upon LieutenantAverys gallantry:. Captain William B. Avekv. 124 THE STORY OF • 1 desire to mention witli the highest commendation the conduct of Lieutenant WilliamB. Avery of the marine artillery, Colonel Howard. Placed in the midst of the hottest of thefire, he managed his battery with the ijreatest coolness and skill, and contributed much tothe success of the day. As I have said above, I think that but for his battery and thedetermination with which it was worked, the enemy, with a moderate amount of courage,could have maintained their position. His men also deserve high praise for their courage andzeal. Cajjtain Avery enlisted in the 1st Rhode Lsland Regiment at the oiitl)reakof the war, and remained in service until its three months term had subsequently joined Colonel Howards marine artillery of New York,which performed dual service on land and
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