Albert Smith, 21 years enlisted October 1, 1861 at Castleton NY to serve a 3 year tour. Mustered in as sergeant to CO I, Oct 15, 1861
Killed in action May 27, 1863 before Port Hudson, LA
Port Hudson was the site of the longest siege in American history, lasting 48 days, when 7,500 Confederates resisted some 40,000 Union soldiers for almost two months during 1863. Over 2000 Union soldiers were killed during the first attempt to take the Port. Another attempt to take Port Hudson failed on June 13, when the Confederates inflicted 1,805 casualties on the Union troops. Herrick died the following day. It wasn't until early July before the Confederates surrendered and that was only after they heard that Vicksburg had fallen.
Albert Smith, 21 years enlisted October 1, 1861 at Castleton NY to serve a 3 year tour. Mustered in as sergeant to CO I, Oct 15, 1861
Killed in action May 27, 1863 before Port Hudson, LA
Port Hudson was the site of the longest siege in American history, lasting 48 days, when 7,500 Confederates resisted some 40,000 Union soldiers for almost two months during 1863. Over 2000 Union soldiers were killed during the first attempt to take the Port. Another attempt to take Port Hudson failed on June 13, when the Confederates inflicted 1,805 casualties on the Union troops. Herrick died the following day. It wasn't until early July before the Confederates surrendered and that was only after they heard that Vicksburg had fallen.
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