Patrick McGetrick
Overview
A few months after the start of the Civil War, the 10th New Jersey Infantry was created by William Bryant of Beverly, NJ to recruit from residents of New Jersey, but was not under the control or supervision of the State authorities. It was originally known as "Olden Legion" after New Jersey Governor Charles Olden, but changed names and command several times over the years.
The group organized on October 9, 1861 in Beverly's home town and left for Washington DC on December 26: On February 23, 1863, Patrick McGetrick joined this contingent as a Private (and left with the same rank). Over the years the group was involved in at least the following battles and skirmishes (perhaps more; sources differ):
1) Siege of Suffolk (Apr 11-14 1863)
2) May 4, 1863: Ordered to Pottsville, PA to suppress mine strikes [not a battle with the Confederacy]
3) Battle of the Wilderness (May 5-7, 1864)
4) Battle of Spotsylvania (May 8-21, 1864)
5) Battle of North Anna (May 23-26, 1864)
6) Battle of Totopotomoy Creek (May 28-30, 1864)
7) Battle of Cold Harbor (May 31-June 12, 1864)
8) Second Battle of Petersburg (June 15-18, 1864)
9) Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road (June 21-23, 1864)
10) Battle of Fort Stevens (July 11-12, 1864)
11) Battle of Cool Spring (July 17-18, 1864)
12) Battle of Summit Point (August 21, 1864)
13) Third Battle of Winchester (September 19, 1864)
14) Battle of Fisher's Hill (September 21-22, 1864)
15) Battle of Hatcher's Run (February 5-7, 1865)
16) The Fall of Petersburg (April 2, 1865)
17) Battle of Appomattox Court House (April 9 1865)
By the time Patrick returned to his family after mustering out in late June/early July of 1865, he had witnessed at least 17 battles over just 2 years and 4 months. Below is a map of Patrick's skirmishes/battles. Also make sure to read our analysis of his old home, once a West Windsor landmark for centuries!
A few months after the start of the Civil War, the 10th New Jersey Infantry was created by William Bryant of Beverly, NJ to recruit from residents of New Jersey, but was not under the control or supervision of the State authorities. It was originally known as "Olden Legion" after New Jersey Governor Charles Olden, but changed names and command several times over the years.
The group organized on October 9, 1861 in Beverly's home town and left for Washington DC on December 26: On February 23, 1863, Patrick McGetrick joined this contingent as a Private (and left with the same rank). Over the years the group was involved in at least the following battles and skirmishes (perhaps more; sources differ):
1) Siege of Suffolk (Apr 11-14 1863)
2) May 4, 1863: Ordered to Pottsville, PA to suppress mine strikes [not a battle with the Confederacy]
3) Battle of the Wilderness (May 5-7, 1864)
4) Battle of Spotsylvania (May 8-21, 1864)
5) Battle of North Anna (May 23-26, 1864)
6) Battle of Totopotomoy Creek (May 28-30, 1864)
7) Battle of Cold Harbor (May 31-June 12, 1864)
8) Second Battle of Petersburg (June 15-18, 1864)
9) Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road (June 21-23, 1864)
10) Battle of Fort Stevens (July 11-12, 1864)
11) Battle of Cool Spring (July 17-18, 1864)
12) Battle of Summit Point (August 21, 1864)
13) Third Battle of Winchester (September 19, 1864)
14) Battle of Fisher's Hill (September 21-22, 1864)
15) Battle of Hatcher's Run (February 5-7, 1865)
16) The Fall of Petersburg (April 2, 1865)
17) Battle of Appomattox Court House (April 9 1865)
By the time Patrick returned to his family after mustering out in late June/early July of 1865, he had witnessed at least 17 battles over just 2 years and 4 months. Below is a map of Patrick's skirmishes/battles. Also make sure to read our analysis of his old home, once a West Windsor landmark for centuries!
McGetrick's skirmishes/battles