Genco, James G. To the Sound of Musketry and tap of the Drum. Rochester, MI: Ray Russell-Books, 1983.
Through the research of James G Genco, the great great grandson of Harold J. Bartlett, a soldier in Battery D of 1st Michigan Light Artillery, we have detailed information on the travels of this unit. Most of the information is presented in the form of letters that were written to Harold Bartlett's wife, Rose, from the various locations throughout the South.
Here are some key dates for Harry Bartlett and Battery D of 1st Michigan Light Artillery:
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September 10 ,1861 |
Harold J. Bartlett enlisted in the Army |
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September 17 ,1861 |
Battery D Mustered in at Coldwater, MI |
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June 26, 1863 |
Battery D participates in Hoover's Gap, TN battle |
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September 19, 1863 |
Battery D participates in Chickamauga, GA battle |
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November 23, 1863 |
Battery D participates in Chattanooga, TN battle |
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September 17, 1864 |
Harold J. Bartlett leaves Army after 3 years of service |
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August 3, 1865 |
Battery D disbanded at Jackson, MI |
Overall 314 men were enrolled, with 37 deaths ( 1 Killed in action, 1 died of wounds, and 35 died of disease), and
53 honorably discharged due to wounds and disease.