Civil War Union Army Officer. He served during the Civil war as Colonel and commander of the 13th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry.
To the Editor of the [Adams] Sentinel
Camp of the 13th Pa. Cavalry
Near Light House Point, Va.
July 6, 1864
Major M. Kerwin and the 13th Pa. Cavalry, the "bloody 13th", as it is called, has, during this campaign, distinguished itself for gallantry, bravery and coolness under the leadership of the much lamented Major Michael Kerwen. He has led the regiment through all the bloody engagements since May 5, 1864 and was the sad victim of lightening a few days ago. The 13th Pa. Cavalry has been in the service since April, 1862 and has served honorably in the Shenandoah Valley and other parts of Virginia and also in Maryland and has won for itself a name which is unequalled by few and surpassed by none as regards gallantry and good fighting qualities and also obedience. It can boast of never having disobeyed a single order given by the brigade or division commander or by any other superior officer. The regiment is now lying in camp, resting from General Sheridan's tiresome raid to Gordonsville, but will be heard of before many days in a quarter where it is least expected.
S.J.L.Corporal,
Company F, 13th Pa. Cavalry
To the Editor of the [Adams] Sentinel
Camp of the 13th Pa. Cavalry
Near Light House Point, Va.
July 6, 1864
Major M. Kerwin and the 13th Pa. Cavalry, the "bloody 13th", as it is called, has, during this campaign, distinguished itself for gallantry, bravery and coolness under the leadership of the much lamented Major Michael Kerwen. He has led the regiment through all the bloody engagements since May 5, 1864 and was the sad victim of lightening a few days ago. The 13th Pa. Cavalry has been in the service since April, 1862 and has served honorably in the Shenandoah Valley and other parts of Virginia and also in Maryland and has won for itself a name which is unequalled by few and surpassed by none as regards gallantry and good fighting qualities and also obedience. It can boast of never having disobeyed a single order given by the brigade or division commander or by any other superior officer. The regiment is now lying in camp, resting from General Sheridan's tiresome raid to Gordonsville, but will be heard of before many days in a quarter where it is least expected.
S.J.L.Corporal,
Company F, 13th Pa. Cavalry
Civil War Union Army Officer. He served during the Civil war as Colonel and commander of the 13th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry.
To the Editor of the [Adams] Sentinel
Camp of the 13th Pa. Cavalry
Near Light House Point, Va.
July 6, 1864
Major M. Kerwin and the 13th Pa. Cavalry, the "bloody 13th", as it is called, has, during this campaign, distinguished itself for gallantry, bravery and coolness under the leadership of the much lamented Major Michael Kerwen. He has led the regiment through all the bloody engagements since May 5, 1864 and was the sad victim of lightening a few days ago. The 13th Pa. Cavalry has been in the service since April, 1862 and has served honorably in the Shenandoah Valley and other parts of Virginia and also in Maryland and has won for itself a name which is unequalled by few and surpassed by none as regards gallantry and good fighting qualities and also obedience. It can boast of never having disobeyed a single order given by the brigade or division commander or by any other superior officer. The regiment is now lying in camp, resting from General Sheridan's tiresome raid to Gordonsville, but will be heard of before many days in a quarter where it is least expected.
S.J.L.Corporal,
Company F, 13th Pa. Cavalry
To the Editor of the [Adams] Sentinel
Camp of the 13th Pa. Cavalry
Near Light House Point, Va.
July 6, 1864
Major M. Kerwin and the 13th Pa. Cavalry, the "bloody 13th", as it is called, has, during this campaign, distinguished itself for gallantry, bravery and coolness under the leadership of the much lamented Major Michael Kerwen. He has led the regiment through all the bloody engagements since May 5, 1864 and was the sad victim of lightening a few days ago. The 13th Pa. Cavalry has been in the service since April, 1862 and has served honorably in the Shenandoah Valley and other parts of Virginia and also in Maryland and has won for itself a name which is unequalled by few and surpassed by none as regards gallantry and good fighting qualities and also obedience. It can boast of never having disobeyed a single order given by the brigade or division commander or by any other superior officer. The regiment is now lying in camp, resting from General Sheridan's tiresome raid to Gordonsville, but will be heard of before many days in a quarter where it is least expected.
S.J.L.Corporal,
Company F, 13th Pa. Cavalry
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