BOWERMASTER, S R
PVT D 6 W VA CAV
DATE OF DEATH: 06/28/1864
BURIED AT: SITE 2627
-VA
Bugler S R Bowermaster, Co D, 3d VA.
-NYT
APRIL 8, 1864. Skirmish at Winchester, Va.
Report of Maj. Hanson W. Hunter, Sixth West Virginia Cavalry. HDQRS. SIXTH REGIMENT WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY, Martinsburg, Va., April 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have to report that, in obedience to instructions received from headquarters Cavalry Division, Department of West Virginia, on the 7th instant, I proceeded to the picket-line and collected 107 of the Sixth and Seventh West Virginia Cavalry, just relieved from picket duty, and 44 of the Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. I left Gerrardstown at 2.30 p.m., and went via Pughtown, coming on the Romney pike, 9 miles west of Winchester; thence by Romney pike to the road leading out on Timber Ridge. I went out on Timber Ridge 8 miles, to Shiloh Church, and learned from citizens that there were no rebels near there; that there were some (about two companies) around and about Capon Springs and Wardensville. Capon River was reported to be too high to be forded. I then started on my return by Romney pike; thence to Winchester...The rebels continued to follow close for about 3 miles. I succeeded in forming my men about 5 miles this side of Winchester, and remained there a short time. I had some apprehensions that they were again trying to flank us. I then fell back slowly. I brought my command into camp about 9 p. m. of the 8th instant. The casualties are as follows: Seventh Regiment West Virginia Cavalry, 4 taken prisoners; Sixth Regiment West Virginia Cavalry, 18 men and 1 officer Lieutenant Medera. The Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry were left on the picket post. I have not received a list of men missing in that detachment. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HUNTER, Major Sixth Regt. West Virginia Cav., Comdg. Detachment. Capt. WILL RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General.
-OR, Series 1 - Volume 33, page 262
Sixth Cavalry.—This regiment was first formed as the 3d infantry, under which the early history of the organization, roster of officers, etc., will be found. It was changed to the 6th cavalry on Jan. 26, 1864, after which it was engaged in the Salem raid, and was then stationed at Martinsburg until April, when it moved to Beverly. In the meantime a new company had been added to the regiment under Capt. J. S. Hyde. Some time in Aug., 1864, the nonveterans were mustered out and the remaining members were consolidated into a battalion of six companies, with which the 5th regiment was afterward consolidated under the designation of the 6th cavalry. For lack of arms and equipments it was not very active in the field, almost the entire command being captured by the Confederate Gen. Rosser at New creek for that reason. It was mustered out June 10, 1865.
-West Virginia Regiments in "The Union Army: States and regiments", page 308, in google books.
PVT D 6 W VA CAV
DATE OF DEATH: 06/28/1864
BURIED AT: SITE 2627
-VA
Bugler S R Bowermaster, Co D, 3d VA.
-NYT
APRIL 8, 1864. Skirmish at Winchester, Va.
Report of Maj. Hanson W. Hunter, Sixth West Virginia Cavalry. HDQRS. SIXTH REGIMENT WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY, Martinsburg, Va., April 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have to report that, in obedience to instructions received from headquarters Cavalry Division, Department of West Virginia, on the 7th instant, I proceeded to the picket-line and collected 107 of the Sixth and Seventh West Virginia Cavalry, just relieved from picket duty, and 44 of the Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. I left Gerrardstown at 2.30 p.m., and went via Pughtown, coming on the Romney pike, 9 miles west of Winchester; thence by Romney pike to the road leading out on Timber Ridge. I went out on Timber Ridge 8 miles, to Shiloh Church, and learned from citizens that there were no rebels near there; that there were some (about two companies) around and about Capon Springs and Wardensville. Capon River was reported to be too high to be forded. I then started on my return by Romney pike; thence to Winchester...The rebels continued to follow close for about 3 miles. I succeeded in forming my men about 5 miles this side of Winchester, and remained there a short time. I had some apprehensions that they were again trying to flank us. I then fell back slowly. I brought my command into camp about 9 p. m. of the 8th instant. The casualties are as follows: Seventh Regiment West Virginia Cavalry, 4 taken prisoners; Sixth Regiment West Virginia Cavalry, 18 men and 1 officer Lieutenant Medera. The Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry were left on the picket post. I have not received a list of men missing in that detachment. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HUNTER, Major Sixth Regt. West Virginia Cav., Comdg. Detachment. Capt. WILL RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General.
-OR, Series 1 - Volume 33, page 262
Sixth Cavalry.—This regiment was first formed as the 3d infantry, under which the early history of the organization, roster of officers, etc., will be found. It was changed to the 6th cavalry on Jan. 26, 1864, after which it was engaged in the Salem raid, and was then stationed at Martinsburg until April, when it moved to Beverly. In the meantime a new company had been added to the regiment under Capt. J. S. Hyde. Some time in Aug., 1864, the nonveterans were mustered out and the remaining members were consolidated into a battalion of six companies, with which the 5th regiment was afterward consolidated under the designation of the 6th cavalry. For lack of arms and equipments it was not very active in the field, almost the entire command being captured by the Confederate Gen. Rosser at New creek for that reason. It was mustered out June 10, 1865.
-West Virginia Regiments in "The Union Army: States and regiments", page 308, in google books.
BOWERMASTER, S R
PVT D 6 W VA CAV
DATE OF DEATH: 06/28/1864
BURIED AT: SITE 2627
-VA
Bugler S R Bowermaster, Co D, 3d VA.
-NYT
APRIL 8, 1864. Skirmish at Winchester, Va.
Report of Maj. Hanson W. Hunter, Sixth West Virginia Cavalry. HDQRS. SIXTH REGIMENT WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY, Martinsburg, Va., April 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have to report that, in obedience to instructions received from headquarters Cavalry Division, Department of West Virginia, on the 7th instant, I proceeded to the picket-line and collected 107 of the Sixth and Seventh West Virginia Cavalry, just relieved from picket duty, and 44 of the Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. I left Gerrardstown at 2.30 p.m., and went via Pughtown, coming on the Romney pike, 9 miles west of Winchester; thence by Romney pike to the road leading out on Timber Ridge. I went out on Timber Ridge 8 miles, to Shiloh Church, and learned from citizens that there were no rebels near there; that there were some (about two companies) around and about Capon Springs and Wardensville. Capon River was reported to be too high to be forded. I then started on my return by Romney pike; thence to Winchester...The rebels continued to follow close for about 3 miles. I succeeded in forming my men about 5 miles this side of Winchester, and remained there a short time. I had some apprehensions that they were again trying to flank us. I then fell back slowly. I brought my command into camp about 9 p. m. of the 8th instant. The casualties are as follows: Seventh Regiment West Virginia Cavalry, 4 taken prisoners; Sixth Regiment West Virginia Cavalry, 18 men and 1 officer Lieutenant Medera. The Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry were left on the picket post. I have not received a list of men missing in that detachment. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HUNTER, Major Sixth Regt. West Virginia Cav., Comdg. Detachment. Capt. WILL RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General.
-OR, Series 1 - Volume 33, page 262
Sixth Cavalry.—This regiment was first formed as the 3d infantry, under which the early history of the organization, roster of officers, etc., will be found. It was changed to the 6th cavalry on Jan. 26, 1864, after which it was engaged in the Salem raid, and was then stationed at Martinsburg until April, when it moved to Beverly. In the meantime a new company had been added to the regiment under Capt. J. S. Hyde. Some time in Aug., 1864, the nonveterans were mustered out and the remaining members were consolidated into a battalion of six companies, with which the 5th regiment was afterward consolidated under the designation of the 6th cavalry. For lack of arms and equipments it was not very active in the field, almost the entire command being captured by the Confederate Gen. Rosser at New creek for that reason. It was mustered out June 10, 1865.
-West Virginia Regiments in "The Union Army: States and regiments", page 308, in google books.
PVT D 6 W VA CAV
DATE OF DEATH: 06/28/1864
BURIED AT: SITE 2627
-VA
Bugler S R Bowermaster, Co D, 3d VA.
-NYT
APRIL 8, 1864. Skirmish at Winchester, Va.
Report of Maj. Hanson W. Hunter, Sixth West Virginia Cavalry. HDQRS. SIXTH REGIMENT WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY, Martinsburg, Va., April 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have to report that, in obedience to instructions received from headquarters Cavalry Division, Department of West Virginia, on the 7th instant, I proceeded to the picket-line and collected 107 of the Sixth and Seventh West Virginia Cavalry, just relieved from picket duty, and 44 of the Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. I left Gerrardstown at 2.30 p.m., and went via Pughtown, coming on the Romney pike, 9 miles west of Winchester; thence by Romney pike to the road leading out on Timber Ridge. I went out on Timber Ridge 8 miles, to Shiloh Church, and learned from citizens that there were no rebels near there; that there were some (about two companies) around and about Capon Springs and Wardensville. Capon River was reported to be too high to be forded. I then started on my return by Romney pike; thence to Winchester...The rebels continued to follow close for about 3 miles. I succeeded in forming my men about 5 miles this side of Winchester, and remained there a short time. I had some apprehensions that they were again trying to flank us. I then fell back slowly. I brought my command into camp about 9 p. m. of the 8th instant. The casualties are as follows: Seventh Regiment West Virginia Cavalry, 4 taken prisoners; Sixth Regiment West Virginia Cavalry, 18 men and 1 officer Lieutenant Medera. The Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry were left on the picket post. I have not received a list of men missing in that detachment. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HUNTER, Major Sixth Regt. West Virginia Cav., Comdg. Detachment. Capt. WILL RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General.
-OR, Series 1 - Volume 33, page 262
Sixth Cavalry.—This regiment was first formed as the 3d infantry, under which the early history of the organization, roster of officers, etc., will be found. It was changed to the 6th cavalry on Jan. 26, 1864, after which it was engaged in the Salem raid, and was then stationed at Martinsburg until April, when it moved to Beverly. In the meantime a new company had been added to the regiment under Capt. J. S. Hyde. Some time in Aug., 1864, the nonveterans were mustered out and the remaining members were consolidated into a battalion of six companies, with which the 5th regiment was afterward consolidated under the designation of the 6th cavalry. For lack of arms and equipments it was not very active in the field, almost the entire command being captured by the Confederate Gen. Rosser at New creek for that reason. It was mustered out June 10, 1865.
-West Virginia Regiments in "The Union Army: States and regiments", page 308, in google books.
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