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Hiram G. Berry was born in [[Rockland, Maine|Rockland]], [[Maine]], where he worked as a [[carpenter]] and a navigator. He served several terms in the [[Maine Legislature|State Legislature]] and subsequently became the mayor of Rockland. He also originated and commanded the "Rockland Guard," a volunteer [[militia]] company, which held a reputation for drill and discipline. |
Hiram G. Berry was born in [[Rockland, Maine|Rockland]], [[Maine]], where he worked as a [[carpenter]] and a navigator. He served several terms in the [[Maine Legislature|State Legislature]] and subsequently became the mayor of Rockland. He also originated and commanded the "Rockland Guard," a volunteer [[militia]] company, which held a reputation for drill and discipline. |
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==Civil War service== |
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At the beginning of the Civil War, he went to Augusta and offered his services to the Governor and was given orders to recruit a regiment.".<ref>{{cite book|last=Gould|first=Edward|title=Major-General Hiram G. Berry|url=https://archive.org/details/majorgeneralhira00gould|year=1899|publisher=Press of the Courier-Gazette|location=Rockland, Maine|pages=[https://archive.org/details/majorgeneralhira00gould/page/33 33]}}</ref> He participated in the [[First Battle of Manassas]] under the command of O.O. Howard. For his gallant service at Bull Run he was promoted to [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] in March 1862. |
At the beginning of the Civil War, he went to Augusta and offered his services to the Governor and was given orders to recruit a regiment.".<ref>{{cite book|last=Gould|first=Edward|title=Major-General Hiram G. Berry|url=https://archive.org/details/majorgeneralhira00gould|year=1899|publisher=Press of the Courier-Gazette|location=Rockland, Maine|pages=[https://archive.org/details/majorgeneralhira00gould/page/33 33]}}</ref> He participated in the [[First Battle of Manassas]] under the command of O.O. Howard. For his gallant service at Bull Run he was promoted to [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] in March 1862. |
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Born | East Thomaston (now Rockland), Maine | August 27, 1824
Died | May 3, 1863 Chancellorsville, Virginia | (aged 38)
Place of burial | Achorn Cemetery, Rockland, Maine |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands | 4th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Hiram Gregory Berry (August 27, 1824 – May 3, 1863) was an American politician and general in the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War.
Birth and early years
Hiram G. Berry was born in Rockland, Maine, where he worked as a carpenter and a navigator. He served several terms in the State Legislature and subsequently became the mayor of Rockland. He also originated and commanded the "Rockland Guard," a volunteer militia company, which held a reputation for drill and discipline.
Civil War service
At the beginning of the Civil War, he went to Augusta and offered his services to the Governor and was given orders to recruit a regiment.".[1] He participated in the First Battle of Manassas under the command of O.O. Howard. For his gallant service at Bull Run he was promoted to brigadier general in March 1862.
Berry was reassigned to the command of the 3rd Brigade of Hamilton's Division (later Kearny's), 3rd Corps. The 3rd Brigade consisted of four regiments: the 2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment; 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 5th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the 37th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Berry's decisive action at the Battle of Williamsburg benefited General Hooker. His brigade fought in the Battle of Seven Pines. Berry was then promoted to Major-General on November 29, 1862.
Berry was placed in command of the 2nd Division of the III Corps, succeeding Major General Daniel Sickles, who had ascended to corps command.
Berry was killed by a sharpshooter's round at 7:26AM on May 3, 1863 at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
See also
Notes
- ^ Gould, Edward (1899). Major-General Hiram G. Berry. Rockland, Maine: Press of the Courier-Gazette. pp. 33.
References
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gilman, D. C.; Peck, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.
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- People of Maine in the American Civil War
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