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Hazard Barrere Age at enlistment: 18 Enlistment date: August 14, 1861 Rank: Private Company: H Ohio 1st Calvary Died: November 27, 1863, Cleveland, Tennessee Burial: Presbyterian
Cemetery, New
Market Twp., Highland County, Ohio Sources.: - Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
OHIO FIRST
CAVALRY (Three
Years) Organized: on 8/1/61 First Cavalry. - Cols., Owen P. Ransom, Minor Milliken, Beroth B. Eggleston; Lieut.-Cols., Thomas C. H. Smith, James Laughlin, Valentine Cupp, Thomas J. Pattin, Stephen C. Writer; Majs., Michael W. Smith, Erasmus B. Dennison, David A. B. Moore, James N. Scott, John C. Frankeberger, William McBurney. This regiment was organized at Camp Chase from Aug. 17 to Oct. 5, 1861, to serve for three years. About the middle of September, Cos. A and C were ordered to western Virginia, whence, after performing considerable service in that department, they were ordered to the Shenandoah Valley and attached to the commands of Shields, Banks and Kilpatrick. They participated in many of the sanguinary engagements around the capital and did not return to the regiment until the spring of 1864. In December the regiment broke camp and proceeded by rail and steamboat to Louisville, being the first regiment of cavalry to enter that department. It participated in the advance upon Corinth, having frequent skirmishes with the enemy, and after the evacuation it joined in pursuit of Beauregard's army, going as far as Booneville. During this pursuit it had four sharp engagements with the enemy but with little loss. The regiment was constantly engaged in scouting and keeping the country clear of bushwhackers and guerrillas, and a detachment sent out from Tuscumbia, Ala., had a severe engagement with Roddey's In July Courtland was attacked by a large force of Confederate cavalry under Gen. Anderson, when two companies of the 10th Ky. infantry and Cos. E and K of the 1st Ohio cavalry engaged the enemy, holding him for a considerable time, but were compelled to retire, the enemy having captured the infantry and 21 of the cavalry. Returning to Kentucky with Buell's army, a battalion moved from Louisville in October, captured 25 prisoners in an engagement near Bardstown, and then took the advance on the Perryville road, carrying it with great gallantry. On the first day of the battle of Stone's river the regiment made a heroic charge against a foe flushed with success and continued the remaining two days until the victory was complete. On Sept. 19, 1863, the regiment arrived on the Chickamauga battle-field and was immediately led into the fight, its loss in the engagement being severe. It was then stationed at Washington, Tenn., for the purpose of guarding the Tennessee river, and while there the Confederate Gen. Wheeler, with 8,000 cavalry, broke through Gen. Crook's lines. The Confederate advance was met by a battalion of the 1st cavalry under Maj. Scott and a severe engagement followed, in which 26 men of the battalion were wounded and captured. While on a raid toward Chattanooga in November, the regiment had a severe engagement with the enemy at Cleveland, losing 15 men, but inflicting on the enemy a loss of at least 50. At Calhoun a town on the Hiawassee river, in December, Gen. Wheeler, with 2,800 men, attacked a wagon-train and this was followed by a brisk engagement, in which the Confederates lost 25 killed, 80 wounded and131 taken prisoners. This brilliant affair cost the cavalry but 1 man killed and 3 wounded. A sufficient number re-enlisting, it became a veteran regiment and after a furlough of 30 days was back in the ranks ready for duty. In May, 1864, it crossed the Tennessee river at Decatur and three days thereafter participated in the severe engagement at Moulton, resulting in the complete defeat of Gen. Roddey, who had made an attack with a force of six regiments and a battery of artillery. The regiment lost in this engagement about 20 men killed and wounded. It then remained and acted with the main army up to and for some time after the fall of Atlanta, being employed mainly in covering the movements and protecting the flanks. When surrounded by the enemy at Lovejoy's Station the regiment particularly distinguished itself by holding in check for some time a large part of Cleburne's Confederate infantry division, with a loss of 50 men. It also took part in the movement which resulted in the evacuation of Atlanta by the Confederates. The regiment charged a 3-gun battery at Ebenezer Church, in April, 1865, and Forrest's far-famed horsemen were routed in 20 minutes. On April 2 Selma, Ala., was taken; on the 9th the command began crossing the Alabama; on the 12 and 13th it rested in Montgomery; took up its march on the 14th toward Columbus, Ga.; the next day Buford's division was driven ahead; on the 16th the advance of the regiment struck the enemy near Crawford, Ga., and charged them for 9 miles across the Ogeechee river. It was also engaged in the night assault upon Columbus, the capture of the works the saving of the two bridges which opened up the city, its arsenals and factories, and gave as the result of one of the most desperate night assaults ever made 1,200 prisoners and 96 cannon. The regiment then garrisoned Georgia and South Carolina until mustered out - Cos. A to E, inclusive, and M on Sept. 13, 1865, at Hilton Head, S. C., and Co. L on Sept. 26, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn. Confederate command near Russellville, and although successful suffered severely. Source: The Union Army, vol. 2 Stone's
River after battle report: Report of Maj. James Laughlin, First Ohio Cavalry, of operations January 1-5. CAMP FIRST OHIO VOLUNTEER CAVALRY, Near Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 6, 1863. SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry: On the morning of January 1, I was ordered to take command of the regiment, and was immediately ordered in the rear of Stewart's Creek and on the right, on picket or outpost duty. In the evening I was ordered back in front of Stewart's Creek and on the right, to stand on picket for the night. On the morning of the 2d, I was ordered to advance my regiment forward on the right, which I did, and found the enemy in my front, and skirmished with them until dark. I was then ordered into camp for the night. The morning of the 3d, I was ordered to march my regiment to the rear of Stewart's Creek, with I did. In the evening I was ordered to join my command with the Fourth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and make a reconnaissance on our left, which was done, and we returned to camp the same night. Remained in camp on the 4th until evening; was ordered to the front, and left to guard the railroad bridge for the night. On the morning of the 5th went on scout beyond Murfreesborough, on the Shelbyville pike, and returned, no casualties having happened during the time included. Your most obedient, JAMES LAUGHLIN, Maj., Cmdg. First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Col. L. ZAHM, Cmdg. Second Cavalry Brigade. Report of Capt. Valentine Cupp, First Ohio Cavalry, including skirmishes at Franklin, December 26, Wilkinson's Cross-Roads, December 29, and Overall's Creek, December 31. HDQRS. FIRST OHIO VOLUNTEER CAVALRY, January 6, 1863. December 26, left Nashville for Franklin; arrived at Franklin at 3 p. m.; found the enemy occupying the town; drove them from it and proceeded to Wilson's Creek pike, and encamped for the night. December 27, left camp at 8 o'clock; proceeded toward Triune; struck the enemy's pickets within 5 miles of Triune; drove in their pickets, captured 6, and returned to the camp occupied the previous night. December 28, left camp at 8 o'clock for Triune, where we encamped. December 29, left camp at 9 o'clock on a reconnaissance toward Murfreesborough. Struck the enemy's scouts when within 1 mile of Stewart's Creek, when active skirmishing commenced and continued until sundown, having driven the enemy's cavalry at least 3 1/2 miles. One man missing while crossing Stewart's Creek. At sundown we retired back across Stewart's Creek and encamped. December 30, skirmished with the enemy all day on the right of Gen. Johnson's division, driving the enemy's cavalry wherever they made their appearance, and retired and encamped in the camp occupied by us the night before. December 31, at 7 a. m., I was ordered by you to take two companies and make a thorough reconnaissance up the creek in the woods on our right. After throwing out skirmishers into the woods, I received orders from you to withdraw my command as soon as possible, for the enemy were advancing in force on my left. I immediately withdrew at full speed, and passed the enemy's left (infantry) within 150 yards under heavy fire, slightly wounding only 1 man and 2 horses. After passing their flank half a mile, I discovered your brigade formed in line of battle in the corn-field on the opposite side of the creek. Being unable to join my regiment at this point, I proceeded down the creek half a mile and crossed, joining the brigade on the right (my regimental was on the left), retiring slowly in column of fours. After retiring half a mile, we were again formed in line of battle, and remained until we were under a heavy fire from the enemy's artillery, when we were compelled to retire. Here the brave and heroic Maj. D. A. B. Moore fell, mortally wounded. We then retired across a corn-field, the enemy in full and fast pursuit, with at least three times our number, when we again formed, receiving three heavy charges from the enemy's cavalry, but repulsed them every time with a fire from our carbines. Their artillery was still open on us. We then retired through the woods toward the Nashville pike, when we formed in a corn-field. The enemy (cavalry and infantry) immediately appearing, our noble commander, Col. Minor Milliken, ordered our regiment, five companies, to charge them. Being unable to hold his position after the charge, he ordered the regiment to retire, when he received the fatal shot that killed him instantly. About this time Second William Scott, fell seriously wounded. The companies then retired to the pike and crossed Stewart's Creek on the pike. I found myself in command, and repulsed the enemy, wh had pursued to the creek and taken possession of our wagon train, killing 2 and wounding 4. At this time the brigade came across the creek and organized. Lieut. Condit was killed, and our adjutant, First Lieut. January 1, at 9 a. m., Maj. Laughlin reported for duty and took command of the regiment.
RECAPITULATION OF
CASUALTIES.
Commissioned officers killed ....................... 3 Privates killed .............................................. 2 Commissioned officers wounded ..................1 Privates wounded .........................................10 Commissioned officers missing (surgeon) .....1 Privates missing ............................................14
Total....................................................... .. 31
Respectfully submitted. VALENTINE CUPP, Capt., Cmdg. First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Col. L. ZAHM, Comdg. Second Cav. Brig., First Div., 14th Army Corps. Source: Official Records CHAP. XXXII.] THE STONE'S RIVER CAMPAIGN. PAGE 641-29 [Series I. Vol. 20. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 29.] Chickamagua after battle report: Report of Lieut. Col. Valentine Cupp, First Ohio Cavalry. HDQRS. FIRST OHIO CAVALRY, Camp Crook, September 1, 1863. COL.: I have the honor to submit to you the following report of the First Ohio Cavalry on the scout, August 29, 1863: In compliance with orders received from Col. Eli Long commanding Second Brigade, Second Division, cavalry command, I proceeded up the river to Moore's Spring (9 miles), meeting with no resistance until within 1 mile of Moore's Spring, but observed numerous picket posts the enemy had just left, the citizens on the route informing me the enemy's pickets were on the road just in advance of my advance guard. When within 1 mile of Moore's Spring, Mr. Moore informed me that Capt. Rice, in command of a company of 150 men of the Third Confederate Cavalry, were encamped on the side of the mountain on the road leading from Bridgeport to Trenton, Ga., and that Col. Estes, of the Third Confederate Cavalry, was encamped 2 miles on same road with his regiment, supposed to number 400. While in conversation with Mr. Moore my advance guard was fired on by the enemy. Capt. Frankeberger, Company G, who had the advance, immediately ordered a charge, completely routing and demoralizing them to such an extent that the company on the side of the mountain fled ins such confusion as to leave a great many of their arms, &c., stacked against the trees, and made no resistance to prevent me gaining possession of top of the mountain, save, perhaps, ten or twelve shots. After gaining the top of the mountain, I pursued them as fast as possible (keeping my flanks well protected) until within half a mile of Col. Estes' camp, when my advance was again fired on. My advance charged them again and charged into the camp, but the colonel had left with his command a few moments before my advance reached the camp, leaving clothing, cooking utensils, commissary stores, and their dinners cooking on the fire; everything indicating a very hasty evacuation. I pursued them until I reached John E. Price's farm, the point at which I was ordered to join the brigade. I destroyed 20 stand of arms (short rifles), killed 1 man, and captured 6 prisoners. Respectfully submitted. VALENTINE CUPP, Lieut.-Col., Comdg. First Ohio Cavalry. Col. ELI LONG, Comdg. Second Brigade. Source: Official Records PAGE 928-50 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., ALA., AND N. GA. [CHAP. XLII. [Series I. Vol. 30. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 50.] For additional links on this company please see Beebe Barrere. Helpful links |