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This review is from: History of the 1st Vermont Cavalry Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion (Army of the Potomac) (Hardcover)
This is the unpublished memoir and regimental history of Horace Knight Ide of the 1st Vermont Cavalry. Upon the breaking out of the Civil War in 1861, Ide enlisted as a corporal in Co. F on September 14, 1861. He served throughout Banks' Shenandoah Valley Campaign and the beginning of Pope's campaign until he was captured on July 16, 1862. After being exchanged in December, Ide was promoted to sergeant. He continued to serve with the unit throughout the Gettysburg and Rappahannock campaigns until he was wounded at Buckland. Returning to the unit, by May 1864, Ide was promoted to first sergeant, fighting in the Wilderness, Yellow Tavern, Haw's Shop and Wilson's Raid. In August, Ide was again wounded and did not return until December, at which time he discovered that he was promoted to first lieutenant. He rode as commander of Co. D and was at the front of his company when Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Ide was again promoted to captain on May 9th and was mustered out on June 21st.The book includes three chapters written by Hoffman, covering those periods when Ide was away from the regiment; either wounded or as a prisoner: July 1862-December 1862; September 19, 1864-December 1864. Hoffman has relied on other letters and diaries to keep the primary source focus. A needed history of this regiment that served with distinction throughout the war; being involved in most all of the prominent actions in the eastern theater.
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