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Seneca Galusha Simmons 34th PA Simmons was killed in action
at New Market. No visible back mark as there is mounting
traces and a piece of old paper glued on the back. $200.00
Seneca Galusha Simmons
Enlisted on 2/16/1847 as a Captain.
On 2/16/1847 he was commissioned into US Army 7th Infantry
He was discharged for promotion on 9/9/1861
On 6/21/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff PA 34th
Infantry
He was Killed on 6/30/1862 at New Market Cross Roads, VA
On 9/9/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff US Army
4th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
(Subsequent service until his death)
Promotions:
* Colonel 6/21/1861 (As of 34th PA Infantry)
* Major 9/9/1861 (As of 4th US Army Infantry)
Other Information:
born in Vermont
(Graduate USMA 07/01/1834. Died at age 53 years)
An Except from the Regimental History
Colonel Simmons was immediately ordered to move with the
Fifth and the Eighth regiments to its support, the Fifth gallantly
led by Lieutenant Colonel Fisher. This order was promptly
obeyed, the men moving forward at a double quick and charge
bayonet, but not a moment too soon; for a furious attack with
infantry and artillery was met just in time to stay and repel it.
In this charge the Seventh and Seventeenth Virginia regiments
were nearly annihilated, the greater portion being either killed,
wounded or taken prisoners. Shortly afterwards the enemy
issued from the woods in front in great force, and for nearly two
hours the battle raged fiercely, the enemy making desperate
efforts to break our lines and gain the road, on which were
passing the immense supply trains of our army; but without
success. In the heat of the struggle, Colonel Simmons, leading
his men with determined bravery and unequalled skill, fell
mortally wounded and died in the hands of the enemy. A soldier
by profession and a man of the strictest honor, a patriot from
principle and brave to a fault, the Reserve Corps lost no more
trusted leader, nor loved companion in arms.
at New Market. No visible back mark as there is mounting
traces and a piece of old paper glued on the back. $200.00
Seneca Galusha Simmons
Enlisted on 2/16/1847 as a Captain.
On 2/16/1847 he was commissioned into US Army 7th Infantry
He was discharged for promotion on 9/9/1861
On 6/21/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff PA 34th
Infantry
He was Killed on 6/30/1862 at New Market Cross Roads, VA
On 9/9/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff US Army
4th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
(Subsequent service until his death)
Promotions:
* Colonel 6/21/1861 (As of 34th PA Infantry)
* Major 9/9/1861 (As of 4th US Army Infantry)
Other Information:
born in Vermont
(Graduate USMA 07/01/1834. Died at age 53 years)
An Except from the Regimental History
Colonel Simmons was immediately ordered to move with the
Fifth and the Eighth regiments to its support, the Fifth gallantly
led by Lieutenant Colonel Fisher. This order was promptly
obeyed, the men moving forward at a double quick and charge
bayonet, but not a moment too soon; for a furious attack with
infantry and artillery was met just in time to stay and repel it.
In this charge the Seventh and Seventeenth Virginia regiments
were nearly annihilated, the greater portion being either killed,
wounded or taken prisoners. Shortly afterwards the enemy
issued from the woods in front in great force, and for nearly two
hours the battle raged fiercely, the enemy making desperate
efforts to break our lines and gain the road, on which were
passing the immense supply trains of our army; but without
success. In the heat of the struggle, Colonel Simmons, leading
his men with determined bravery and unequalled skill, fell
mortally wounded and died in the hands of the enemy. A soldier
by profession and a man of the strictest honor, a patriot from
principle and brave to a fault, the Reserve Corps lost no more
trusted leader, nor loved companion in arms.
