Co. E 10 N.Y. Cav.
Vanderhoof, William W. Enlisted in Co E NY 10th Cav Unit on October 19, 1861 at Phelps, NY, age 21, for 3 years at rank of Corporal. Mustered October 22, 1861. Promoted to full Sergeant. Mustered out on 18 Oct 1864.
The first eight companies left the state on Dec. 24, 1861, and were stationed at Gettysburg during the remainder of the winter. In the spring and summer of 1862, it did railroad guard duty and served in the defenses of Washington, where it was mounted. It saw its first active service in the Manassas campaign of 1862, and was in Bayard's brigade at Fredericksburg.
Among its important engagements were Leesburg, Beverly ford, Middleburg, Gettysburg, Shepherdstown, Sulphur Springs, Auburn, Bristoe Station, Morrisville, Todd's tavern, near Richmond, Haw's shop, Trevilian Station, King and Queen Court House, St. Mary's Church, Deep Bottom, Lee's mill, Reams' station, Poplar Spring Church, Boydton road, Prince George Court House, Disputanta Station. Stony Creek Station, Hatcher's run, Dinwiddie Court House, Sailor's creek and Farmville.
New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Committed suicide at the age of 47 years, 4 months and 14 days in Ingham County, Michigan USA
Co. E 10 N.Y. Cav.
Vanderhoof, William W. Enlisted in Co E NY 10th Cav Unit on October 19, 1861 at Phelps, NY, age 21, for 3 years at rank of Corporal. Mustered October 22, 1861. Promoted to full Sergeant. Mustered out on 18 Oct 1864.
The first eight companies left the state on Dec. 24, 1861, and were stationed at Gettysburg during the remainder of the winter. In the spring and summer of 1862, it did railroad guard duty and served in the defenses of Washington, where it was mounted. It saw its first active service in the Manassas campaign of 1862, and was in Bayard's brigade at Fredericksburg.
Among its important engagements were Leesburg, Beverly ford, Middleburg, Gettysburg, Shepherdstown, Sulphur Springs, Auburn, Bristoe Station, Morrisville, Todd's tavern, near Richmond, Haw's shop, Trevilian Station, King and Queen Court House, St. Mary's Church, Deep Bottom, Lee's mill, Reams' station, Poplar Spring Church, Boydton road, Prince George Court House, Disputanta Station. Stony Creek Station, Hatcher's run, Dinwiddie Court House, Sailor's creek and Farmville.
New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Committed suicide at the age of 47 years, 4 months and 14 days in Ingham County, Michigan USA
Inscription
"Wm. W. Vanderhoof / DIED / Aug. 25, 1886 / AGED / 47 yrs 2 mos. / & 16 ds"
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