PVT Burns enlisted on 5/18/1861 and was mustered into Co. F, 1st New Jersey Infantry, on 5/25/1861. He was with Gen. McClellan on his initial push toward Richmond in 1862. On 6/27/1862 in the third of a series of battles to be known as the seven days, Robert E. Lee managed to break through Federal lines and follow them to Harrison's Landing, VA, but the Union command remained confident. Confederate officers missed opportunities, failed to take advantage of the Union Army's precarious position and allowed the Federals to consolidate their army. Rebel General Magruder pressed the issue but was greatly outnumbered.
PVT Burns was one of 6,837 casualties suffered by the North; being severely wounded. He was evacuated to Philadelphia, Pa., but died on 8/7/1862 at Satterlee Hospital.
PVT Burns was one of 6,837 casualties suffered by the North; being severely wounded. He was evacuated to Philadelphia, Pa., but died on 8/7/1862 at Satterlee Hospital.
PVT Burns enlisted on 5/18/1861 and was mustered into Co. F, 1st New Jersey Infantry, on 5/25/1861. He was with Gen. McClellan on his initial push toward Richmond in 1862. On 6/27/1862 in the third of a series of battles to be known as the seven days, Robert E. Lee managed to break through Federal lines and follow them to Harrison's Landing, VA, but the Union command remained confident. Confederate officers missed opportunities, failed to take advantage of the Union Army's precarious position and allowed the Federals to consolidate their army. Rebel General Magruder pressed the issue but was greatly outnumbered.
PVT Burns was one of 6,837 casualties suffered by the North; being severely wounded. He was evacuated to Philadelphia, Pa., but died on 8/7/1862 at Satterlee Hospital.
PVT Burns was one of 6,837 casualties suffered by the North; being severely wounded. He was evacuated to Philadelphia, Pa., but died on 8/7/1862 at Satterlee Hospital.
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