Wearing the blue in the Twenty-fifth Mass volunteer infantry with Burnside's coast division, 18th army corps, and Army of the James . 1861,* to the railroad station in Fitchburg, and, underthe benedictions of a patriotic people, left for Worcester, andjoined its fortunes to those of the Twenty-fifth regiment, being-known in line as Company F. Colonel Upton was an officer of sterling worth. He broughtto the service not only a high character for integrity andhonor, but a genuine patriotism and a zeal for the loyal causewhich made him a fit leader of intelligent Massachusettssoldiers. During all
Wearing the blue in the Twenty-fifth Mass volunteer infantry with Burnside's coast division, 18th army corps, and Army of the James . 1861,* to the railroad station in Fitchburg, and, underthe benedictions of a patriotic people, left for Worcester, andjoined its fortunes to those of the Twenty-fifth regiment, being-known in line as Company F. Colonel Upton was an officer of sterling worth. He broughtto the service not only a high character for integrity andhonor, but a genuine patriotism and a zeal for the loyal causewhich made him a fit leader of intelligent Massachusettssoldiers. During all the time he was with the regiment, lie was earnestfor its welfare and the comfort of all the men. In return, toan extent not often experienced by commanding officers, hehad the fullest confidence and love of the regiment. Before leaving for Worcester to assume his command,Colonel Upton received a valuable testimonial from histownsmen, and was addressed by Hon. Amasa Norcross, *We are indebted for much information concerning Fitchburg military affairs to the workFitchburg in the War of the Rebellion, compiled by Hem-y A.
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