. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . ation for college at the Quincy and Boston Latin schools; receiveda diploma and the Franklin Medal for proficiency in his studies and generalgood conduct from the Quincy school. He entered the University in 1855,and remained nearly three years. Previous to his entering theUniversity, he held commissions inthe 2d Massachusetts MiUtia of whichhis father was colonel. On the break-ing out of the Civil War, he offeredhis services to the state of Massa-chusetts. He enlisted in the 1stMassachusetts Volunteers, comman-ded
. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . ation for college at the Quincy and Boston Latin schools; receiveda diploma and the Franklin Medal for proficiency in his studies and generalgood conduct from the Quincy school. He entered the University in 1855,and remained nearly three years. Previous to his entering theUniversity, he held commissions inthe 2d Massachusetts MiUtia of whichhis father was colonel. On the break-ing out of the Civil War, he offeredhis services to the state of Massa-chusetts. He enlisted in the 1stMassachusetts Volunteers, comman-ded by his father, October 14, 1861;was commissioned 2d lieutenant, 31stNew York Infantry in November,1861; promoted 1st lieutenant May9, 1862, and captain October 4, took a gallant part in all thebattles in which his regiment was en-gaged; was mustered out of service,June, 1863. He returned to Massachusettsand on December 10, 1863, was com-missioned captain, Co. E, 56t]iMassachusetts Infantry, commandedby Col. Charles E. Griswold, was killed while in command of the. Capt. Robert Jackson Cowdin. division pickets at the battle of Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864. As the Con-federates held the ground for several days, his body was nc^ver was a gallant and efficient officer and his loss was do(>[)ly felt, by (he regi-ment. His sword, which was presented to him by the officers and membersof his company, was returned to his family in 1874 by a citizen of Virginiaat whose house it was left by an officc^r from General Earlys sword with his portrait is at the Boston Latin School and his name is in-scribed on the roll of honor of the scliool. 630 NORWICH UNIVERSITY. [1859 SAMUEL EVERARD E. Davis, son of Samuel and Selina Edwards (Stockwell) Davis,was born in Worcester, Mass., November 20, 1838, and died there July 14,1893. He prepared for college in the public schools of Worcester and theBerlin, Mass., Academy. He entered the University in 185
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