6th NY Heavy Artilley
HAMEL, DAVID.—Age, 33 years. Enrolled, August 15, 1862,
at Morrisania; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. H, One Hundred
and Thirty-fifth Infantry, September 2, 1862, to serve
three years; designation of regiment changed to Co. H, Sixth
Artillery, October 6, 1862; died, May 30, 1864, at Morrisania,
N. Y., of wounds received at Spottsylvania Court House, Va.,
May 19, 1864; commissioned first lieutenant, September 10,
1862, with rank from August 29, 1862, original.
Source: Adjunct General's report to the State
NY State Military Museum
Muster lists
FUNERAL OF LIEUT. DAVID HAMEL.—Lieut. David Hamel, of Company H, Sixth Heavy Artillery, who was mortally wounded on the 19th of May, at Spottsylvania Court House, died at his late residence, in Morrisania, on Monday last, and his remains were, on Wednesday, conveyed to Cypress Hills Cemetery for interment. The regiment to which the deceased was attached was stationed on the extreme left of the Army on the morning of the 19th of May, when they were attacked by the Rebels under Gen. Ewel, who was endeavoring to cut off the supply-train. Captain H. B. Hall, of Company H, was acting as Major at the time, and had charge of a battalion, while Lieut. Hamel was placed in command both of Company D and his own company. He was rallying his men to charge upon and drive back the enemy, at the time he was shot and felled to the ground; but recovering himself, he again pushed boldly to the front, and stimulated his command to push onward, when, overcome by faintness from loss of blood, he again fell, and was carried off the field. Upon examination of his wound—in the left arm, and, as was supposed, a flesh-wound on the left side—the surgeon pronounced his injury not of a serious character; and the deceased firmly believed that he would be able to return to active service in less than a fortnight. Obtaining a short furlough, he came home to see his family. He arrived at Morrisania on the 30th ult., able to walk about, though somewhat weak from loss of blood, apparently. in good spirits, and full of hope of a speedy return to the Army. The anxiety of his friends induced them to call a prominent surgeon to examine his wounds, and then the discovery was made that the ball which wounded his arm must have penetrated his body. Lieut. Hamel died in three days after his return home; and on a post-mortem examination being made by Dr. Norton, of Morrisania, the ball which caused the death of this brave and gallant soldier was found to have destroyed one lung, and hah lodged under the other.
The deceased was well and intimately known to us. He was, as a man and a citizen, highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. And a braver, more earnest, or a more devoted soldier was not to be found in the Army. The company of which he was lieutenant was raised in the town of Morrisania, through the exertions of himself and Major Hall (who was badly wounded in the thigh at the same time lieutenant Hamel received his wound), and the men all testify to the good qualities of their late commander. The Fire Department of Morrisania, of which the deceased was a member, together with Company A, Seventeenth Regiment, N. G., attended the funeral of Lieutenant Hamel, on Wednesday last, and the most marked evidence of regret and sorrow for his untimely taking off was exhibited by his numerous surviving friends.
In addition to Lieutenant Hamel, we undestand that some three or four privates of his company were killed, and quite a number wounded. Among the killed are Mr. Hutton and Mr. Sanguinette—two very worthy men. Major Hall's wound is improving slowly, but he is considered entirely out of danger.
The citizens of Morrisania propose to get up some kind of public entertainment for the benefit of the families of deceased soldiers from that town killed in the recent battles.
Source NYState Military Museum
Correspondence
6th NY Heavy Artillery
HAMEL, DAVID.—Age, 33 years. Enrolled, August 15, 1862,
at Morrisania; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. H, One Hundred
and Thirty-fifth Infantry, September 2, 1862, to serve
three years; designation of regiment changed to Co. H, Sixth
Artillery, October 6, 1862; died, May 30, 1864, at Morrisania,
N. Y., of wounds received at Spottsylvania Court House, Va.,
May 19, 1864; commissioned first lieutenant, September 10,
1862, with rank from August 29, 1862, original.
Source: Adjunct General's report to the State
NY State Military Museum
Muster lists
FUNERAL OF LIEUT. DAVID HAMEL.—Lieut. David Hamel, of Company H, Sixth Heavy Artillery, who was mortally wounded on the 19th of May, at Spottsylvania Court House, died at his late residence, in Morrisania, on Monday last, and his remains were, on Wednesday, conveyed to Cypress Hills Cemetery for interment. The regiment to which the deceased was attached was stationed on the extreme left of the Army on the morning of the 19th of May, when they were attacked by the Rebels under Gen. Ewel, who was endeavoring to cut off the supply-train. Captain H. B. Hall, of Company H, was acting as Major at the time, and had charge of a battalion, while Lieut. Hamel was placed in command both of Company D and his own company. He was rallying his men to charge upon and drive back the enemy, at the time he was shot and felled to the ground; but recovering himself, he again pushed boldly to the front, and stimulated his command to push onward, when, overcome by faintness from loss of blood, he again fell, and was carried off the field. Upon examination of his wound—in the left arm, and, as was supposed, a flesh-wound on the left side—the surgeon pronounced his injury not of a serious character; and the deceased firmly believed that he would be able to return to active service in less than a fortnight. Obtaining a short furlough, he came home to see his family. He arrived at Morrisania on the 30th ult., able to walk about, though somewhat weak from loss of blood, apparently. in good spirits, and full of hope of a speedy return to the Army. The anxiety of his friends induced them to call a prominent surgeon to examine his wounds, and then the discovery was made that the ball which wounded his arm must have penetrated his body. Lieut. Hamel died in three days after his return home; and on a post-mortem examination being made by Dr. Norton, of Morrisania, the ball which caused the death of this brave and gallant soldier was found to have destroyed one lung, and hah lodged under the other.
The deceased was well and intimately known to us. He was, as a man and a citizen, highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. And a braver, more earnest, or a more devoted soldier was not to be found in the Army. The company of which he was lieutenant was raised in the town of Morrisania, through the exertions of himself and Major Hall (who was badly wounded in the thigh at the same time lieutenant Hamel received his wound), and the men all testify to the good qualities of their late commander. The Fire Department of Morrisania, of which the deceased was a member, together with Company A, Seventeenth Regiment, N. G., attended the funeral of Lieutenant Hamel, on Wednesday last, and the most marked evidence of regret and sorrow for his untimely taking off was exhibited by his numerous surviving friends.
In addition to Lieutenant Hamel, we undestand that some three or four privates of his company were killed, and quite a number wounded. Among the killed are Mr. Hutton and Mr. Sanguinette—two very worthy men. Major Hall's wound is improving slowly, but he is considered entirely out of danger.
The citizens of Morrisania propose to get up some kind of public entertainment for the benefit of the families of deceased soldiers from that town killed in the recent battles.
Source NYState Military Museum
Correspondence
6th NY Heavy Artillery
6th NY Heavy Artilley
HAMEL, DAVID.—Age, 33 years. Enrolled, August 15, 1862,
at Morrisania; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. H, One Hundred
and Thirty-fifth Infantry, September 2, 1862, to serve
three years; designation of regiment changed to Co. H, Sixth
Artillery, October 6, 1862; died, May 30, 1864, at Morrisania,
N. Y., of wounds received at Spottsylvania Court House, Va.,
May 19, 1864; commissioned first lieutenant, September 10,
1862, with rank from August 29, 1862, original.
Source: Adjunct General's report to the State
NY State Military Museum
Muster lists
FUNERAL OF LIEUT. DAVID HAMEL.—Lieut. David Hamel, of Company H, Sixth Heavy Artillery, who was mortally wounded on the 19th of May, at Spottsylvania Court House, died at his late residence, in Morrisania, on Monday last, and his remains were, on Wednesday, conveyed to Cypress Hills Cemetery for interment. The regiment to which the deceased was attached was stationed on the extreme left of the Army on the morning of the 19th of May, when they were attacked by the Rebels under Gen. Ewel, who was endeavoring to cut off the supply-train. Captain H. B. Hall, of Company H, was acting as Major at the time, and had charge of a battalion, while Lieut. Hamel was placed in command both of Company D and his own company. He was rallying his men to charge upon and drive back the enemy, at the time he was shot and felled to the ground; but recovering himself, he again pushed boldly to the front, and stimulated his command to push onward, when, overcome by faintness from loss of blood, he again fell, and was carried off the field. Upon examination of his wound—in the left arm, and, as was supposed, a flesh-wound on the left side—the surgeon pronounced his injury not of a serious character; and the deceased firmly believed that he would be able to return to active service in less than a fortnight. Obtaining a short furlough, he came home to see his family. He arrived at Morrisania on the 30th ult., able to walk about, though somewhat weak from loss of blood, apparently. in good spirits, and full of hope of a speedy return to the Army. The anxiety of his friends induced them to call a prominent surgeon to examine his wounds, and then the discovery was made that the ball which wounded his arm must have penetrated his body. Lieut. Hamel died in three days after his return home; and on a post-mortem examination being made by Dr. Norton, of Morrisania, the ball which caused the death of this brave and gallant soldier was found to have destroyed one lung, and hah lodged under the other.
The deceased was well and intimately known to us. He was, as a man and a citizen, highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. And a braver, more earnest, or a more devoted soldier was not to be found in the Army. The company of which he was lieutenant was raised in the town of Morrisania, through the exertions of himself and Major Hall (who was badly wounded in the thigh at the same time lieutenant Hamel received his wound), and the men all testify to the good qualities of their late commander. The Fire Department of Morrisania, of which the deceased was a member, together with Company A, Seventeenth Regiment, N. G., attended the funeral of Lieutenant Hamel, on Wednesday last, and the most marked evidence of regret and sorrow for his untimely taking off was exhibited by his numerous surviving friends.
In addition to Lieutenant Hamel, we undestand that some three or four privates of his company were killed, and quite a number wounded. Among the killed are Mr. Hutton and Mr. Sanguinette—two very worthy men. Major Hall's wound is improving slowly, but he is considered entirely out of danger.
The citizens of Morrisania propose to get up some kind of public entertainment for the benefit of the families of deceased soldiers from that town killed in the recent battles.
Source NYState Military Museum
Correspondence
6th NY Heavy Artillery
HAMEL, DAVID.—Age, 33 years. Enrolled, August 15, 1862,
at Morrisania; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. H, One Hundred
and Thirty-fifth Infantry, September 2, 1862, to serve
three years; designation of regiment changed to Co. H, Sixth
Artillery, October 6, 1862; died, May 30, 1864, at Morrisania,
N. Y., of wounds received at Spottsylvania Court House, Va.,
May 19, 1864; commissioned first lieutenant, September 10,
1862, with rank from August 29, 1862, original.
Source: Adjunct General's report to the State
NY State Military Museum
Muster lists
FUNERAL OF LIEUT. DAVID HAMEL.—Lieut. David Hamel, of Company H, Sixth Heavy Artillery, who was mortally wounded on the 19th of May, at Spottsylvania Court House, died at his late residence, in Morrisania, on Monday last, and his remains were, on Wednesday, conveyed to Cypress Hills Cemetery for interment. The regiment to which the deceased was attached was stationed on the extreme left of the Army on the morning of the 19th of May, when they were attacked by the Rebels under Gen. Ewel, who was endeavoring to cut off the supply-train. Captain H. B. Hall, of Company H, was acting as Major at the time, and had charge of a battalion, while Lieut. Hamel was placed in command both of Company D and his own company. He was rallying his men to charge upon and drive back the enemy, at the time he was shot and felled to the ground; but recovering himself, he again pushed boldly to the front, and stimulated his command to push onward, when, overcome by faintness from loss of blood, he again fell, and was carried off the field. Upon examination of his wound—in the left arm, and, as was supposed, a flesh-wound on the left side—the surgeon pronounced his injury not of a serious character; and the deceased firmly believed that he would be able to return to active service in less than a fortnight. Obtaining a short furlough, he came home to see his family. He arrived at Morrisania on the 30th ult., able to walk about, though somewhat weak from loss of blood, apparently. in good spirits, and full of hope of a speedy return to the Army. The anxiety of his friends induced them to call a prominent surgeon to examine his wounds, and then the discovery was made that the ball which wounded his arm must have penetrated his body. Lieut. Hamel died in three days after his return home; and on a post-mortem examination being made by Dr. Norton, of Morrisania, the ball which caused the death of this brave and gallant soldier was found to have destroyed one lung, and hah lodged under the other.
The deceased was well and intimately known to us. He was, as a man and a citizen, highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. And a braver, more earnest, or a more devoted soldier was not to be found in the Army. The company of which he was lieutenant was raised in the town of Morrisania, through the exertions of himself and Major Hall (who was badly wounded in the thigh at the same time lieutenant Hamel received his wound), and the men all testify to the good qualities of their late commander. The Fire Department of Morrisania, of which the deceased was a member, together with Company A, Seventeenth Regiment, N. G., attended the funeral of Lieutenant Hamel, on Wednesday last, and the most marked evidence of regret and sorrow for his untimely taking off was exhibited by his numerous surviving friends.
In addition to Lieutenant Hamel, we undestand that some three or four privates of his company were killed, and quite a number wounded. Among the killed are Mr. Hutton and Mr. Sanguinette—two very worthy men. Major Hall's wound is improving slowly, but he is considered entirely out of danger.
The citizens of Morrisania propose to get up some kind of public entertainment for the benefit of the families of deceased soldiers from that town killed in the recent battles.
Source NYState Military Museum
Correspondence
6th NY Heavy Artillery
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