ZOUAVE UNITS IN THE UNION ARMY 1861 - 1865 “…idea of a beau soldier…” CPT George B. McClellan 1858.

ZOUAVE UNITS IN THE ZOUAVE UNITS IN THE UNION ARMY UNION ARMY

1861 - 1865 1861 - 1865

Origins of the ZouavesOrigins of the Zouaves

Warriors of the Zouaoua tribe from Algeria Warriors of the Zouaoua tribe from Algeria and Moroccoand Morocco

Traditional source of soldiers for the Traditional source of soldiers for the Ottoman Empire before 1830Ottoman Empire before 1830

Joined with the French Army in 1830Joined with the French Army in 1830 Uniform of short jacket, vest, baggy Uniform of short jacket, vest, baggy

trousers, 12 foot sash, leggings, greaves, fez trousers, 12 foot sash, leggings, greaves, fez or turbanor turban

French ZouavesFrench Zouaves

1852 – Emperor Napoleon III created three 1852 – Emperor Napoleon III created three French Zouave regimentsFrench Zouave regiments

Recruited only native Frenchmen Recruited only native Frenchmen Algerians/Moroccans formed into units Algerians/Moroccans formed into units

known as known as Tirailleurs AlgeriensTirailleurs Algeriens Known as “Turcos”, they distinguished Known as “Turcos”, they distinguished

themselves in light blue Zouave uniformsthemselves in light blue Zouave uniforms

““Turco” ZouaveTurco” Zouave

French Zouaves in the Crimean French Zouaves in the Crimean WarWar

20 Sep 1854: Battle of Alma 20 Sep 1854: Battle of Alma • Captured Russian artillery after scaling a steep Captured Russian artillery after scaling a steep

ridgeridge 5 Nov 1854 – Battle at Inkermann5 Nov 1854 – Battle at Inkermann

• Heavy losses repelling RussiansHeavy losses repelling Russians 7 Jun 1855 – Siege of Sebastopol7 Jun 1855 – Siege of Sebastopol

• 500 fell taking Russian earthworks500 fell taking Russian earthworks 8 Sep 1855 – Battle of Malakoff8 Sep 1855 – Battle of Malakoff

• Marshal MacMahon led 1Marshal MacMahon led 1stst Zouaves that Zouaves that captured the Russian positioncaptured the Russian position

French Zouaves in WarFrench Zouaves in War

French Zouaves gained fame with the French Zouaves gained fame with the bayonetbayonet

Reputation equaled the Highlanders of the Reputation equaled the Highlanders of the British ArmyBritish Army

Fought against the Austrians in 1859 in the Fought against the Austrians in 1859 in the Italian campaignItalian campaign

Gained a reputation in the “Mexican Gained a reputation in the “Mexican Adventure” in the late 1860sAdventure” in the late 1860s

Imperial French ZouavesImperial French Zouaves

1855 – Napoleon created an Imperial Guard 1855 – Napoleon created an Imperial Guard from best of the other threefrom best of the other three

11stst Regiment – Red Tombeau (False Pocket) Regiment – Red Tombeau (False Pocket) 22ndnd Regiment – White Tombeau Regiment – White Tombeau 33rdrd Regiment – Blue Tombeau Regiment – Blue Tombeau Imperial Guard - Yellow TombeauImperial Guard - Yellow Tombeau

Emperor Napoleon III’s Emperor Napoleon III’s

Imperial GuardImperial Guard

Brigadier General Philip KearnyBrigadier General Philip Kearny

1837 – Appointed 2LT in the 1837 – Appointed 2LT in the 11stst US Dragoons US Dragoons

1839 – 1LT assigned to French 1839 – 1LT assigned to French Cavalry SchoolCavalry School

1840- Fought with French 1840- Fought with French Chasseurs d’Afrique Chasseurs d’Afrique in Algiersin Algiers

1840 – 1846 – Aide-de-Camp to 1840 – 1846 – Aide-de-Camp to Generals-in-Chief, US Army Generals-in-Chief, US Army Alexander Macomb and Winfield Alexander Macomb and Winfield ScottScott

1846 – 1848 Served in the 1846 – 1848 Served in the Mexican warMexican war• Lost his left armLost his left arm

Brigadier General Philip KearnyBrigadier General Philip Kearny

1859 - Served in Napoleon III’s Imperial 1859 - Served in Napoleon III’s Imperial GuardGuard• Fought at Solferino, ItalyFought at Solferino, Italy• Decorated with the French Legion of HonorDecorated with the French Legion of Honor

Returned at the outbreak of Civil WarReturned at the outbreak of Civil War• Appointed a BG of NJ VolunteersAppointed a BG of NJ Volunteers

1 Sep 1862 - KIA at 21 Sep 1862 - KIA at 2ndnd Bull Run Bull Run FT Phil Kearny on the Bozeman Trail, FT Phil Kearny on the Bozeman Trail,

Banner WYBanner WY

Captain George B. McClellanCaptain George B. McClellan

Assigned to be an observer during the Assigned to be an observer during the Crimean WarCrimean War

Recognized the French Zouaves as fierce Recognized the French Zouaves as fierce and elite troopsand elite troops

Encouraged the acceptance of French Encouraged the acceptance of French military uniforms and customsmilitary uniforms and customs

Other French influences were the Other French influences were the Kepi (cap)Kepi (cap) and the and the Minié Minié ballball

Colonel Elmer E. EllsworthColonel Elmer E. Ellsworth

Fascinated by the 7Fascinated by the 7thth NY State Militia NY State Militia Law clerk of Abraham Lincoln in ChicagoLaw clerk of Abraham Lincoln in Chicago Self taught military officerSelf taught military officer Become a COL in the Chicago NG Cadets Become a COL in the Chicago NG Cadets Formed the United States Zouave Cadets Formed the United States Zouave Cadets

• Issued four sets of uniformsIssued four sets of uniforms Nationally known as the best drill team in Nationally known as the best drill team in

the United Statesthe United States


Strict moral discipline on his ZouavesStrict moral discipline on his Zouaves• No alcoholNo alcohol• No gamblingNo gambling• No billiardsNo billiards• No acts “unbecoming to a gentleman”No acts “unbecoming to a gentleman”

No French Zouave would have joined!No French Zouave would have joined!

COL Ellsworth and the U.S. COL Ellsworth and the U.S. Zouave CadetsZouave Cadets


Challenged any regular or militia unit Challenged any regular or militia unit

within the US and Canadawithin the US and Canada Personally financed an 1860 tour of 19 Personally financed an 1860 tour of 19

Northern East Coast cities Northern East Coast cities Performed for President James BuchananPerformed for President James Buchanan Outstanding drill unit became the Outstanding drill unit became the

standard for all militia unitsstandard for all militia units Ellsworth’s portrait also stirred women!Ellsworth’s portrait also stirred women!

United States ZouavesUnited States Zouaves

Chicago newspapers reported:Chicago newspapers reported:

“ “A Zouave is a fellow who can climb a greased pole A Zouave is a fellow who can climb a greased pole feet first, carrying a barrel of pork in his teeth – feet first, carrying a barrel of pork in his teeth – that is a Zouave!”that is a Zouave!”

“ “A fellow who can take a five shooting revolver in A fellow who can take a five shooting revolver in each hand and knock the spots out of the ten of each hand and knock the spots out of the ten of diamonds at 80 paces, turning somersaults all the diamonds at 80 paces, turning somersaults all the time and firing every shot in the air – that is a time and firing every shot in the air – that is a Zouave!”Zouave!”


Disbanded the U.S. Zouave Cadets due to Disbanded the U.S. Zouave Cadets due to lack of fundslack of funds

Joined the law firm of Lincoln Joined the law firm of Lincoln • Campaigned for him in 1860Campaigned for him in 1860

Lobbied for the position of Chief, National Lobbied for the position of Chief, National Militia BureauMilitia Bureau

Received an appointment as a 2LT in the Received an appointment as a 2LT in the Army in 1861Army in 1861

Ellsworth’s Fire ZouavesEllsworth’s Fire Zouaves

Resigned and returned to New York to raise Resigned and returned to New York to raise the first Zouave unitthe first Zouave unit

Ellsworth statedEllsworth stated• “ “I want the New York firemen for there are no I want the New York firemen for there are no

more effective men in the country and none more effective men in the country and none with whom I can do so much.”with whom I can do so much.”

Irish firemen volunteered in large numbersIrish firemen volunteered in large numbers However, 9However, 9thth New York, Hawkin’s Zouaves, New York, Hawkin’s Zouaves,

first unit formed 23 Apr 1861first unit formed 23 Apr 1861



29 Apr 1861 - 1129 Apr 1861 - 11thth New York Volunteer Infantry New York Volunteer Infantry

Boarded steamer Boarded steamer BalticBaltic for Washington in May for Washington in May 18611861

7 May 1861 - Regiment was housed inside the 7 May 1861 - Regiment was housed inside the unfinished House of Representatives unfinished House of Representatives

Using ropes, many swung from the top of the Using ropes, many swung from the top of the

unfinished Capitol rotunda unfinished Capitol rotunda


““Purchased” food, drink and boots and charged Purchased” food, drink and boots and charged all to President Lincoln! all to President Lincoln!

Stole a fire engine and paraded it around Stole a fire engine and paraded it around Washington City!Washington City!

Burned an effigy of Jefferson Davis and started a Burned an effigy of Jefferson Davis and started a fire!fire!

Ellsworth was furious about their misbehavior!Ellsworth was furious about their misbehavior!

Willard’s HotelWillard’s Hotel

Zouaves redeemed Zouaves redeemed themselves by putting themselves by putting out a fire near out a fire near Willard’s HotelWillard’s Hotel

COL Ellsworth’s DeathCOL Ellsworth’s Death Led the 11Led the 11thth New York into Alexandria, VA on New York into Alexandria, VA on

24 May 186124 May 1861

Attempted to remove the Stars and Bars from Attempted to remove the Stars and Bars from the Marshall House Tavernthe Marshall House Tavern

Ellsworth rushed into the Tavern and up the Ellsworth rushed into the Tavern and up the stairs to tear down the flagstairs to tear down the flag

The owner, James Jackson, shot Ellsworth as The owner, James Jackson, shot Ellsworth as he walked down the stairshe walked down the stairs

COL Ellsworth’s DeathCOL Ellsworth’s Death

Shotgun slug hit his Baltimore City Guard Shotgun slug hit his Baltimore City Guard Fireman’s Badge Fireman’s Badge

CPL Francis E. Brownell shot Jackson in CPL Francis E. Brownell shot Jackson in the head and bayoneted himthe head and bayoneted him

Jackson became a Southern martyrJackson became a Southern martyr Brownell received a commission as a 2LT Brownell received a commission as a 2LT 26 Jan 1877 – Received the Medal of Honor 26 Jan 1877 – Received the Medal of Honor

for killing Jackson for killing Jackson

COL Elmer E. COL Elmer E. Ellsworth’s Ellsworth’s

DeathDeath

11stst Union Zouave Union Zouave officer killed in officer killed in

the warthe war

CPL (2LT) CPL (2LT) Francis E. Francis E. Brownell Brownell

Union Zouave Units by StateUnion Zouave Units by State CA: CA: 8 units 8 units CT: CT: None None DC:DC: 1 unit 1 unit DE:DE: 1 unit 1 unit IA:IA: 2 units 2 units IL:IL: 11 units11 units IN:IN: 20 units20 units KS:KS: 2 units 2 units MA:MA: 11 units11 units ME:ME: 2 units 2 units MI:MI: 8 units 8 units MN:MN: 1 unit 1 unit

MO:MO: 6 units 6 units NE:NE: 1 unit 1 unit NH:NH: None None NJ:NJ: 9 units 9 units NY:NY: 43 units43 units OH: 8 unitsOH: 8 units OR:OR: None None PA:PA: 43 units43 units RI:RI: 1 unit 1 unit VT:VT: 1 unit 1 unit WI:WI: 8 units 8 units

COL Noah FarnhamCOL Noah Farnham 21 Jul 1861 – 1121 Jul 1861 – 11thth NYVI NYVI

ordered to support Union ordered to support Union artillery with US artillery with US MarinesMarines

Confederate volleys Confederate volleys panicked the 11th & panicked the 11th & MarinesMarines

Some Zouaves held their Some Zouaves held their groundground

WIA but died 14 Aug WIA but died 14 Aug 18611861

Aftermath of 11Aftermath of 11thth NYVI NYVI

Alexandria became longest occupied Alexandria became longest occupied territory of the warterritory of the war• HQS for US Military Railroad and one of the HQS for US Military Railroad and one of the

largest US Military Hospitalslargest US Military Hospitals Discarded their “gaudy” uniforms for Discarded their “gaudy” uniforms for

Union blueUnion blue Mustered out in July 1861Mustered out in July 1861 22ndnd Fire Zouaves & Brooklyn Fire Zouaves Fire Zouaves & Brooklyn Fire Zouaves

became the 73became the 73rdrd NYVI NYVI

Colonel Abram DuryeéColonel Abram Duryeé

Wealthy New York City mahogany merchantWealthy New York City mahogany merchant Former commander of the 7Former commander of the 7thth New York National New York National

GuardGuard Organized the 5Organized the 5thth New York Volunteer Infantry New York Volunteer Infantry

after Fort Sumterafter Fort Sumter Manhattan’s educated elite with numerous Manhattan’s educated elite with numerous

EnglishmenEnglishmen• Physically fit and many were over 6 feet tall Physically fit and many were over 6 feet tall

• Students, businessmen and veterans of European warsStudents, businessmen and veterans of European wars

COL ABRAM COL ABRAM DURYEÉDURYEÉ

5th New York officers and visiting guests

enjoyed a champagne brunch

provided by New York lawyer George Templeton

Strong (seated, second from left).

55thth New York New York Volunteer Volunteer InfantryInfantry

55thth NYVI, Durye NYVI, Duryeéé’s Zouaves’s Zouaves

Former 7Former 7thth NY or West Point graduates NY or West Point graduates LTC Gouvenour K. Warren and CPT Judson LTC Gouvenour K. Warren and CPT Judson

Kilpatrick would later gain fame Kilpatrick would later gain fame Trained and shipped to the Virginia Peninsula Trained and shipped to the Virginia Peninsula 10 Jun 1861 – Battle of Big Bethel, VA10 Jun 1861 – Battle of Big Bethel, VA Proved themselves by going into battle singing Proved themselves by going into battle singing

“Bingo” “Bingo” COL DuryeCOL Duryeéé transferred and LTC Warren took transferred and LTC Warren took

over commandover command

55thth NYVI, Durye NYVI, Duryeéé’s Zouaves ’s Zouaves

Jul 1861 – Garrison duty in Baltimore, MDJul 1861 – Garrison duty in Baltimore, MD Mar 1862 – COL Warren given a brigade Mar 1862 – COL Warren given a brigade

before the Peninsula Campaignbefore the Peninsula Campaign• LTC Hiram Duryea new commanderLTC Hiram Duryea new commander

27 Jun – Attacked the 127 Jun – Attacked the 1stst SC Rifles three SC Rifles three times at Gaine’s Mill times at Gaine’s Mill • While being relieved under fire, LTC Duryea While being relieved under fire, LTC Duryea

formed the unit , counted-off and marched offformed the unit , counted-off and marched off Confederates were very impressed but not Confederates were very impressed but not

intimidatedintimidated

LTC LTC Hiram Hiram DuryeaDuryea

BG (Brevet) Hiram DuryeaBG (Brevet) Hiram Duryea

Jul 1861 – Commissioned CPT in 5Jul 1861 – Commissioned CPT in 5thth NY NY InfantryInfantry

27 Jun 62 – Led three attacks at Gaine’s 27 Jun 62 – Led three attacks at Gaine’s Mill, VAMill, VA

Oct 1862 – Promoted to COL but left the Oct 1862 – Promoted to COL but left the service due to woundsservice due to wounds

26 May 1866 – Commissioned a Brevet 26 May 1866 – Commissioned a Brevet Brigadier General of VolunteersBrigadier General of Volunteers

5 May 1914 – Shot seven times by his 5 May 1914 – Shot seven times by his deranged son, Chesterderanged son, Chester

55thth New York Volunteer Infantry New York Volunteer Infantry

““I doubt whether it had an equal and I doubt whether it had an equal and certainly no superior among all the certainly no superior among all the regiments of the Army of the Potomac” regiments of the Army of the Potomac” GEN George SykesGEN George Sykes

Considered the best drilled unit in the Considered the best drilled unit in the Federal ArmyFederal Army

1508 mustered / 211 KIA / 14%1508 mustered / 211 KIA / 14% 5 members obtained full general5 members obtained full general 4 members obtained brevet general4 members obtained brevet general

99thth New York Volunteer Infantry New York Volunteer InfantryHawkins’ ZouavesHawkins’ Zouaves

COL Rush C. HawkinsCOL Rush C. Hawkins

4 May 1861 – Commander4 May 1861 – Commander

19 Apr 1862 – WIA at Camden, 19 Apr 1862 – WIA at Camden, NC NC

20 May 1863 – mustered out of 20 May 1863 – mustered out of serviceservice

13 Mar 1865 – Appointed BG 13 Mar 1865 – Appointed BG (Brevet)(Brevet)

99thth NY Volunteer Infantry NY Volunteer InfantryHawkins’ ZouavesHawkins’ Zouaves

9th NYVI, Hawkins’ Zouaves

23 Apr 1861 organized in NYC23 Apr 1861 organized in NYC 4 May 1861 mustered into Union Army4 May 1861 mustered into Union Army 1861 - Burnside’s Expedition in NC1861 - Burnside’s Expedition in NC 1862 – Antietam and Fredericksburg1862 – Antietam and Fredericksburg 6 May 1863 – 3 year enlistees to 36 May 1863 – 3 year enlistees to 3rdrd NYVI NYVI 20 May 1863 – term of service expired20 May 1863 – term of service expired Lost 4 officers and 92 enlistedLost 4 officers and 92 enlisted

1414thth Brooklyn Volunteer Infantry Brooklyn Volunteer InfantryBrooklyn Zouaves/ChasseursBrooklyn Zouaves/Chasseurs

1847 – Originally formed as the 141847 – Originally formed as the 14thth NYSM NYSM COL Alfred M. WoodCOL Alfred M. Wood

• Became Mayor of Brooklyn, 1864-1865 Became Mayor of Brooklyn, 1864-1865 18 May 1861 –Organized as the 1418 May 1861 –Organized as the 14thth

Brooklyn Volunteer InfantryBrooklyn Volunteer Infantry COs A through I, with a CO of Sappers and COs A through I, with a CO of Sappers and

Miners Miners • Aug 1861 - Sappers & Miners mustered outAug 1861 - Sappers & Miners mustered out

1414thth Brooklyn Volunteer Infantry Brooklyn Volunteer InfantryBrooklyn Zouaves/ChasseursBrooklyn Zouaves/Chasseurs

25 May 1861 mustered into service 25 May 1861 mustered into service • 1861 – 1862- 11861 – 1862- 1stst Bull Run Bull Run

• 1862 - Seven Days’ Battle, 21862 - Seven Days’ Battle, 2ndnd Bull Run, Antietam and Bull Run, Antietam and FredericksburgFredericksburg

• 1863 - Chancellorsville and Gettysburg1863 - Chancellorsville and Gettysburg

• 1864 -Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse1864 -Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse 6 Jun 1864 – Mustered out of service6 Jun 1864 – Mustered out of service

• Veterans & recruits transferred to 5Veterans & recruits transferred to 5thth NY Veteran INF NY Veteran INF Lost 8 officers and 223 enlistedLost 8 officers and 223 enlisted

1414thth Brooklyn “Redlegs” Brooklyn “Redlegs”

6969thth New York State Militia New York State MilitiaIrish BrigadeIrish Brigade

Organized by COL Michael CochranOrganized by COL Michael Cochran Replaced the troop of cavalry with a new Replaced the troop of cavalry with a new

Company “K” known as “Irish Zouaves”Company “K” known as “Irish Zouaves” Uniform consisted of short Zouave jacket, Uniform consisted of short Zouave jacket,

vest and green sashvest and green sash 21 Jul 1861 - COL Cochran captured and 21 Jul 1861 - COL Cochran captured and

spent more than a year as a POW spent more than a year as a POW

Thomas Francis Thomas Francis Meagher (Mar)Meagher (Mar)

Born 18 Aug 1828 inBorn 18 Aug 1828 in

Waterford, IrelandWaterford, Ireland

Thomas Francis MeagherThomas Francis Meagher

1848 - Failed revolt by the Young Ireland Party 1848 - Failed revolt by the Young Ireland Party Captured with seven other Irish revolutionariesCaptured with seven other Irish revolutionaries Sentenced Sentenced

• ““to be drawn on a hurdle to the place of execution on to be drawn on a hurdle to the place of execution on the 13th and there hanged until he be dead, his head the 13th and there hanged until he be dead, his head then to be cut off and his body to be cut into 4 quarters, then to be cut off and his body to be cut into 4 quarters, then disposed of as her majesty shall think fit."then disposed of as her majesty shall think fit."

World opinion condemned the executionsWorld opinion condemned the executions Queen Victoria commuted their sentences to the Queen Victoria commuted their sentences to the

Penal Colony in AustraliaPenal Colony in Australia


1874 – Sir Charles Duffy was elected the 1874 – Sir Charles Duffy was elected the Premier of the Colony of Victoria Premier of the Colony of Victoria • The Queen was informed that Duffy had been a The Queen was informed that Duffy had been a

political prisoner 25 years beforepolitical prisoner 25 years before She then inquired about all prisoners, to She then inquired about all prisoners, to

include the eight Irish revolutionariesinclude the eight Irish revolutionaries Here is the report she received…Here is the report she received…

Condemned Irish RevolutionariesCondemned Irish Revolutionaries Thomas Francis MeagherThomas Francis Meagher BG, U S Army, MT Territorial BG, U S Army, MT Territorial

Governor Governor

Terrence McManus Terrence McManus BG, U S Army BG, U S Army

Patrick DonahuePatrick Donahue BG, US Army BG, US Army

Richard O'GormanRichard O'Gorman Governor General, NewfoundlandGovernor General, Newfoundland Morris LyeneMorris Lyene Attorney General of AustraliaAttorney General of Australia

Michael Ireland Michael Ireland Succeeded Morris Lyene Succeeded Morris Lyene

Thomas D'Arcy McGee Thomas D'Arcy McGee Member of Parliament, Montreal Member of Parliament, Montreal Minister of AgricultureMinister of Agriculture

John Mitchell John Mitchell New York politician; Father of New York politician; Father of John P. Mitchell, Mayor, NYC, 1917John P. Mitchell, Mayor, NYC, 1917


1852 - Escaped from Tasmania 1852 - Escaped from Tasmania 1853 – Arrived in San Francisco1853 – Arrived in San Francisco 1854 – Arrived in New York1854 – Arrived in New York 1856 - Became a journalist and published 1856 - Became a journalist and published

the the Irish News Irish News in NYCin NYC 1861 – Raised a company of Zouaves for the 1861 – Raised a company of Zouaves for the

Irish Brigade Irish Brigade

CPT CPT Meagher Meagher

withwithCO K 69CO K 69thth New York New York

Irish Irish BrigadeBrigade

CO K, 69CO K, 69thth NYVI “Irish Brigade” NYVI “Irish Brigade”

Recruited from Buffalo, NYRecruited from Buffalo, NY 23 Apr 1861 – Garrison Duty, Washington, 23 Apr 1861 – Garrison Duty, Washington,

DCDC 27 Apr – 2 May – Garrison Duty, 27 Apr – 2 May – Garrison Duty,

Annapolis, MDAnnapolis, MD 3 May – 23 May – Returned to Washington 3 May – 23 May – Returned to Washington

for duty in the defenses for duty in the defenses 9 May – Mustered for three months service9 May – Mustered for three months service 24 May – 15 Jul - Advance into Virginia 24 May – 15 Jul - Advance into Virginia

and occupation of Arlington Heights and occupation of Arlington Heights

CO K, 69CO K, 69thth NYVI “Irish Brigade” NYVI “Irish Brigade”

16 Jul - Attached to Sherman's Brigade, 16 Jul - Attached to Sherman's Brigade, Tyler's Division, McDowell's Army of Tyler's Division, McDowell's Army of Northeast VirginiaNortheast Virginia

16-21 Jul - Advance on Manassas, VA16-21 Jul - Advance on Manassas, VA 21 Jul – Battle of Bull Run21 Jul – Battle of Bull Run CPT Meagher was an acting MajorCPT Meagher was an acting Major Demonstrated fearless leadershipDemonstrated fearless leadership Had his horse shot out from under himHad his horse shot out from under him Barely escaped death and captureBarely escaped death and capture

Bull Run, 21 Jul 1861Bull Run, 21 Jul 1861

6969thth New York made up the rear guard of New York made up the rear guard of McDowell’s army McDowell’s army

Retreated in good orderRetreated in good order

3 Aug – Co K mustered out in NYC 3 Aug – Co K mustered out in NYC

CO K lost 1 Officer and 50 Enlisted men killed CO K lost 1 Officer and 50 Enlisted men killed

CO K CO K 6969thth New York New York


Dec 1862 - Led the Irish Brigade at Fredericksburg Dec 1862 - Led the Irish Brigade at Fredericksburg May 1863 - Promoted to Brigadier General May 1863 - Promoted to Brigadier General

• 6969thth New York was decimated at Chancellorsville New York was decimated at Chancellorsville Assigned to command military district of Etowah, TNAssigned to command military district of Etowah, TN Post-warPost-war

• Secretary of the Montana Territory and acting Secretary of the Montana Territory and acting governorgovernor

1 Jul 1867 – Fell (?) off a steamboat and drowned in 1 Jul 1867 – Fell (?) off a steamboat and drowned in the Missouri Riverthe Missouri River

• Body never recoveredBody never recovered

114 PA Volunteer Infantry114 PA Volunteer InfantryCollis’ ZouavesCollis’ Zouaves

114114thth PAVI, Collis’ Zouaves PAVI, Collis’ Zouaves

17 Aug 1861 – Organized in Philadelphia by CPT 17 Aug 1861 – Organized in Philadelphia by CPT Charles Henry Tuckery CollisCharles Henry Tuckery Collis• Collis’ Independent Company or “Zouaves De Collis’ Independent Company or “Zouaves De

Afrique”Afrique” 1861 - Saw action in the Harpers Ferry area1861 - Saw action in the Harpers Ferry area 1862 – Assigned to GEN Bank’s DIV1862 – Assigned to GEN Bank’s DIV

• Marched after GEN Jackson’s Stonewall Marched after GEN Jackson’s Stonewall Brigade in the Valley CampaignBrigade in the Valley Campaign

• Rear guard at Front Royal for Bank’s armyRear guard at Front Royal for Bank’s army Flanked by Wheat’s Tigers from 1Flanked by Wheat’s Tigers from 1stst Louisiana Louisiana

114th PA, Mary Tepe, 155th PA114th PA, Mary Tepe, 155th PA

Mary Tepe, Mary Tepe, 114114thth PAVI Vivandi PAVI Vivandiéérere

2727thth PAVI – PVT Bernardo PAVI – PVT Bernardo Tepe caught stealingTepe caught stealing• She left the 27She left the 27thth and joined and joined

the 114the 114thth PAVI PAVI Carried whiskey, tobacco, Carried whiskey, tobacco,

food and a pistolfood and a pistol Cooked, washed, mended & Cooked, washed, mended &

wrote letterswrote letters $21.45 per month for assisting $21.45 per month for assisting

doctorsdoctors 13 Dec 1862 – Shot at 13 Dec 1862 – Shot at

Fredericksburg in left ankleFredericksburg in left ankle

Mary Tepe, Mary Tepe, 114114thth PAVI Vivandi PAVI Vivandiéérere

May 1863 – Kearny Cross at May 1863 – Kearny Cross at ChancellorsvilleChancellorsville

Jul 1863 – Set up field Jul 1863 – Set up field hospitals behind Little Round hospitals behind Little Round Top Top

1864 – Bloody Angle at 1864 – Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania CourthouseSpotsylvania Courthouse

9 Apr 1872 – Married 9 Apr 1872 – Married Richard LeonardRichard Leonard

Mary Tepe, Mary Tepe, 114114thth PAVI PAVI Vivandi Vivandiéérere

Became an invalid with Became an invalid with rheumatismrheumatism

Suffered from the bullet Suffered from the bullet lodged in her ankle lodged in her ankle

May 1901 – Willed $31.35 to May 1901 – Willed $31.35 to husbandhusband

Drank ‘Drank ‘Paris green’Paris green’ a a mixture of pesticide and mixture of pesticide and paintpaint

Grave dedicated in 1988, Grave dedicated in 1988, Carrick, PACarrick, PA

155155THTH PA Zouaves PA Zouaves 15 years old15 years old

KIA 9 April 1865KIA 9 April 1865 Appomattox CourthouseAppomattox Courthouse

Last Union Zouave killed Last Union Zouave killed in the Eastern Theaterin the Eastern Theater

PVT WILLIAM MONTGOMERY

3434thth IN Volunteer Infantry IN Volunteer InfantryMorton RiflesMorton Rifles

16 Sep 1861 – Organized at Anderson, IN16 Sep 1861 – Organized at Anderson, IN

5-14 Mar 1862 – New Madrid5-14 Mar 1862 – New Madrid

15 Mar - 8 Apr 1862 – Island No. 1015 Mar - 8 Apr 1862 – Island No. 10

1862 – 1863 – Arkansas Operations1862 – 1863 – Arkansas Operations

18 May – 4 Jul 1863 – Siege of Vicksburg18 May – 4 Jul 1863 – Siege of Vicksburg

3434thth INVI, Morton Rifles INVI, Morton Rifles

Oct – Nov 1863 – Western LA CampaignOct – Nov 1863 – Western LA Campaign

15 Dec 1863 – Regiment re-enlisted as Zouaves15 Dec 1863 – Regiment re-enlisted as Zouaves

Dec 1864 – Jan 1865 – Texas CampaignDec 1864 – Jan 1865 – Texas Campaign

12-13 May 1865 – Palmetto Ranch, TX12-13 May 1865 – Palmetto Ranch, TX

Feb 1866 – Mustered out of Union ArmyFeb 1866 – Mustered out of Union Army

3434THTH IN “Morton IN “Morton Rifles”Rifles”

KIA 13 May 1865KIA 13 May 1865 Palmetto Ranch, TXPalmetto Ranch, TX

Last Union Soldier of Last Union Soldier of the War/ Last Union the War/ Last Union Zouave of the WarZouave of the War

PVT JOHN J.WILLIAMS

QUESTIONS?

ZOUAVE UNITS IN THE UNION ARMY 1861 - 1865 “…idea of a beau soldier…” CPT George B. McClellan 1858.

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