Biographical Sketches of Preeminent Americans volume 4
Biographical Sketches of Preeminent Americans volume 4
Harrison, Frederic, 1831-1923
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Mr. Hayes was chosen captain of the company, but re- tained the position only a short time, being commissioned on the 7th of June, 1861, Major of the 23d Ohio. He might have had the colonelcy, but he preferred that some more experienced man should command the regiment, and the RUTHERFORD B. HATES. position was given to W. S. Rosecrans, who was soon after- ward made Brigadier-General for his bravery at Rich Moun- tain. Major Hayes was sent with his command into Western Virginia, and in that sect...ion he served during the greater part of the war. The operations in West Virginia did not assume the magnitude of those in other portions of the great battle ground, but they were of a most arduous nature, and of great importance. Rosecrans having succeeded McClellan when the latter became Commander of the Army of the Potomac, made Major Hayes Judge Advocate of his department. Two months later Hayes was commissioned Lieutenant-Colonel. He was frequently called upon to lead his regiment, and not only displayed personal bravery, but rare skill in handling his command as well.
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