Alan :

Thank you for your explanation. I have to say that I enjoy the communications with people that are as well versed as you are and I appreciate your explanations. I walked the battlefield of Champions Hill. It was something to see. I also followed through to tour the area of the Siege of Jackson as well. I am trying to get on the Kentucky message boards as well but since the Busharts were initially involved with the Tennessee 12th Infantry for some time, I feel very comfortable in the tennessee CWRT. I am really impressed with the detail known by members and to me I find it educational. I had two light stroke ( TIAs)
and consequently I lost my memory at age 70 that I used to have so bear with me, I know the history but sometimes my recall of names fails. There was an officer that was killed at the battle of Champions Hill and his unit protected those trying to retreat and move out. He was hit by a cannon shot at his cannon while assisting a member of a cannon crew to sight the gun.

Thanks.

Jim Bushart