Reminiscences of the War Biography And Personal Sketches of All the Commanding
Reminiscences of the War Biography And Personal Sketches of All the Commanding
C J Wood
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Many insist that his great success resulted from the singular fact that, when going into battle, he was not ashamed to kneel before his officers and men and invoke the blessing of God. Each Sabbath, while on the field and surrounded by the dread paraphernalia of war, he assembled his staff, to read the Bible and offer up his devotions. Brave in war, he is gen- tle in peace ; a praying General, a Christian warrior, he has faithfully served the country, refletted honor on the profession of arms, ...and well deserves to be remembered and honored as the Havelock of America. MAJOR-GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER Was born at Hadley, Massachusetts, in 18 19; entered West Point Military Academy in 1833, and graduated June 30, 1837, number twenty-eight in his class. Acting- Adjutant at West Point two years after graduating, and as aid to General Harmer in the Mexican War. Was pro- moted to a Captaincy for distinguished gallantry at the battle of Monterey, to a Majority for same at National Bridge, and to a Colonelcy for meritorious conduct at the battle of Chepultepec.
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