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.
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
Collection
Citation
“Howard O. Fiske, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed November 4, 2024, https://chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2621.