Attention is called to the gallant conduct of Colonel Hart, who led his men to the assault, and when in the fort seized one of the enemy’s guns and fired it against them.
Here also fell mortally wounded Lieut. W. F. Rector, adjutant of Hart’s regiment, whose gallantry and undaunted bravery signally distinguished him in the assault.
Major Davie, gallantly leading his men, fell shot through the thigh in front of the fort.
Captain Robinson, acting major, fell mortally wounded in front of his men.
There also fell mortally wounded the brave, the zealous Major Martin, of Hart’s Regiment, as also Major Stephenson, of Gause’s regiment.
There also fell Captain Garland, of Glenn’s regiment, Lieutenant Eppes, of Gause’s regiment, than whom a better man or braver soldier has not offered up his life during the war.
Colonels Glenn and Gause, and Lieutenant-Colonels Rogan and Hicks, deserve special mention for the cool and daring manner in which they led their men.
Lieutenant Crabtree, of Glenn’s regiment, displayed the greatest intrepidity.
Sergeant Champ, Co. A, of Hart’s regiment, deserves the greatest credit for gallantry, rushing in advance of his regiment in the charge.
Color-Sergeant Garland, of Glenn’s regiment, also deserves special mention. He advanced his regimental colors to the front, and maintained his position through the assault, his colors being torn into ribbons.
My thanks are due my staff for efficient aid rendered me during the action; especially to Lieut. John W. McKay, my acting assistant inspector-general.