Howard O. Fiske, Civil War Soldier

Title

Howard O. Fiske, Civil War Soldier

Subject

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Description

Howard O. Fiske
Born in Dover, N.H._Son of Moses fiske,_by occupation a Machinist,_Married,_at the age of 27 enlisted as a recruit in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Mass. Vols.
Mustered into service August 6, 1862._In camp at Cambridge, Mass. till September 3, 1862._Thence to Washington; remained there in camp until November 5th following, when he proceeded to join the regiment at Hagerstown, Md. And was assigned to Company F._
From that time, he participated with the company in the various battles, skirmishes, and reconnoissances until June 17th, 1863._At that date occurred the cavalry fight at Aldie, Va._The regiment became entirely surrounded by a superior force of rebel cavalry, and was exposed to a terrible, galling fire.
Fiske was shot through the heart and killed instantly.
He died a hero’s death, fighting in the front rank, and his sabre was found by his side, covered with rebel blood. His comrades testified to his braver, fidelity, and patriotism.
His body was buried on the field of battle.

Source

Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Text

Coverage

Chicopee (Mass.)

Identifier

SR-268.0

Files

SR-268.0.jpg

Citation

“Howard O. Fiske, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 19, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2621.