The Highest Praise of Gallantry: Memorials of David T. Jenkins of the 146th New York Infantry & oneida Cavalry - Softcover

A. P. Case; Patrick A. Schroeder

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1889246174 ISBN 13: 9781889246178

Publisher: Schroeder Publications, 2001

Synopsis

This memorial volume was dedicated to two brothers-David and James Jenkins-who served in the distinguished 146th New York Zouaves (Fifth Oneida). David became colonel of this hard-fighting outfit, and James commanded Co. H. The brothers hailed from Vernon in Oneida County.

David, a 26-year-old lawyer and a skilled engineer who had graduated from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, helped recruit the 117th New York Infantry (Fourth Oneida), before taking the field as a first lieutenant and adjutant of the 146th. He quickly rose to the rank of colonel. Leading the Zouaves of the 146th in a desperate charge at Saunders Field at the Battle of the Wilderness on May 5, 1864, David was twice wounded. The last that was ever seen of him, he was holding himself up with his sword and encouraging his men. He disappeared amidst the smoke and fury of battle, and his body was never recovered.

James was a 20-year-old Hamilton College student when the war began. He left his classes to become an officer in the Oneida Cavalry-an independent company that had the distinguished honor of being posted to the headquarters guard of the Army of the Potomac. James transferred to the 146th and was wounded in the neck by a sharpshooter while engaged on Little Round Top at Gettysburg, on July 2, 1863. Late in 1864, James returned to command the Oneida Cavalry and served to the end of the war.

The original printing of this book (1889) came about largely through the efforts of A. Pierson Case-a first lieutenant and quartermaster of the 146th. He personally knew the Jenkins boys and thought much of them. Not only did he pay tribute to his departed gallant friends, he gives an informative and concise history of the 146th, replete with anecdotes, that makes for entertaining reading. The memorials, written to eulogize the Jenkins brothers, tender ample tribute to their patriotic nature. This reprint will ensure that their sacrifices and courageous exploits will not be forgotten. These two soldiers deserved "the highest praise of gallantry."

This is a 72-page, perfect bound, soft cover book with 28 photographs, and one map.

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Civil War Author/Historian - Patrick A. Schroeder was born January 1, 1968, at Fort Belvoir, VA. Patrick attended Stuarts Draft High School in Augusta County, VA. In the spring of 1990, he graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Historical Park Administration from Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, WV. He has a M.A. in Civil War History from Virginia Tech. From the summer of 1986- 1993, Patrick worked as a seasonal living history interpreter at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. In 1993, he wrote Thirty Myths About Lee's Surrender, which is currently in its eigth printing. The following year, Patrick married Maria Ann Dorsett. From 1994-1999, he was employed at Red Hill, the Patrick Henry National Memorial. Patrick has written and/or published fourteen Civil War titles including: More Myths About Lee's Surrender, The Confederate Cemetery At Appomattox, Civil War Soldier Life: In Camp and Battle, The Fighting Quakers, Tar Heels, A Duryee Zouave, Recollections and Reminiscences of Old Appomattox County and Its People, We Came To Fight, Campaigns of the 146th New York, The Bloody 85th, The Highest Praise of Gallantry & Bucktails: A Photographic History. Patrick & Maria reside in Daleville, VA, where he is an independent researcher, historian, and writer. During the summer months, Patrick performs living history programs at Appomattox portraying Corporal Robert Fields and Appomattox County clerk, George Peers-during an evening walking tour.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schroeder Publications
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1889246174
• ISBN 13: 9781889246178
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72