The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 30, In Four Parts. Part 1, Reports. Page: 82
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82 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., N, ALA., AND N. GA, [CHAP. XLII.
Name, rank, and command.
Brig. Gen. John C. Starkweather, Second Bri-
gade, First Division, Fourteenth Army Corps.
Brig. Gen. Samuel Beatty, First Brigade, Third
Division, Twenty-first Army Corps.
Brig. Gen. William B. Hazen, Second Brigade,
Second Division, Twenty-first Army Corps.
Brig. Gen. Charles Cruft, First Brigade, Second
Division, Twenty-first Army Corps.
Brig. Gen. H. P. Van Cleve, Third Division,
Twenty-first Army Corps.Remarks.
Brigadier-General Baird says that "he, holding the
key points at one of our positions, rendered dis-
tinguished service by his own coolness, inspiring
his men with confidence."
Commended to especial notice for his good conduct
as brigade commander by Brigadier-General Van
Cleve and Major-General Crittenden.
Commended for their good conduct by Major-Gen-
eral Palmer and Major-General Crittenden.
Noticed with commendation by Major-General Crit-
tenden.HEADQUARTERS,
Cincinnati, Ohio, January 8, 1864.
As Brig. Gen. William H. Lytle fell leading a gallant charge
against the foe, advancing on our retreating troops, I may be ex-
cused from departing from the strict rule of mentioning those offi-
cers whose good conduct could be properly officially noticed by the
general commanding only. This brave and generous young officer,
whose first wounds were received while fighting under my command
at Carnifix Ferry, where he fell desperately wounded at the head of
his regiment, was also badly wounded and taken prisoner at the
battle of Perryville, where he repelled a desperate onslaughter of
the enemy.
On rejoining the Army of the Cumberland with his well-earned
rank of brigadier, he was assigned second in command to General
Sheridan. When he fell gloriously on the field of Chickamauga,
Ohio lost one of her jewels and the service one of its most patriotic
and promising general officers.
W. S. ROSECRANS,
Major- General.
[Inclosure in report of January 7--Continued.]Name, rank, and command.
Col. J. B. Dodge, Second Brigade, Second Di-
vision, Twentieth Army Corps.
Col. B. F. Scribner, Thirty-eighth Indiana, First
Brigade, First, Division, Fourteenth Army
Corps.
Col. John T. Croxton, Fourth Kentucky, Second
Brigade, Third Division, Fourteenth Army
Corps.
Col. F. Van Derveer, Third Brigade, Third Divis-
ion, Fourteenth Army Corps.Remarks.
Brigadier-General Johnson speaks of him as a
"brave and gallant soldier," handled his brigade
well, and is worthy and deserving of promotion.
Brigadier-General Baird speaks of him, thus :
"Commanding one of the best brigades in the
army, he has been recommended for promotion
after previous battles, and has again distinguished
himself. I renew the recommendation for his pro-
motion." General Thomas, says, "Colonel Scrib-
ner, commanding First Brigade, Baird's division,
on Saturday morning when it was attacked in
flank by an overwhelming force of the enemy
and driven back, yet Colonel Scribner was en-
abled to rally and reorganize without the least
difficulty."
Brigadier-General Brannan speaks of him as the
" gallant and dashing Croxton, commanding Sec-
ond Brigade, who, though severely and painfully
wounded early the second day, remained on the
field, rallying and encouraging his men, until
utterly exhausted." Major-General Thomas con-
firms the report given of him by his division com-
mander.
Brigadier-General Brannan brings to the especial
notice of the commanding general the gallant and
meritorious conduct of the colonel commanding
Third Brigade, "whose fearlessness and calm
judgment in the most trying situations," he says,
" added materially to the efficiency of his com-
mand, which he handled both days in the most
skillfulway, punishing the enemy severely." Maj-
or-General Thomas confirms this report of Gen-
eral Brannan.i
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