The Old Sixth Regiment, Its War Record, 1861-5

Chapter X: Appendix (1)

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The members of the Sixth always entertained and cherished a feeling of deep friendship for one another, and when we were discharged it seemed like breaking up a household, so closely were our sympathies united; and it was resolved to organize an association, at no distant day, to perpetuate and keep alive those friendly interests which united us so closely during the dark days of the war. Therefore, pursuant to a call, the members of the Sixth assembled at the old State House in New Haven, on the 16th of May, 1868. The meeting was called to order by Brigadier General Alfred P. Rockwell, who stated that the object of our assembling together was to keep alive and fondly cherish the varied memories of the service, to perpetuate the friendly relations established in the field, and also to preserve a record of the regiment. By a vote of the members present the following were appointed to draft the articles of the Association:

Brig. Gen. ALFRED P. ROCKWELL, New Haven.
Lieut. RUDOLPH KOST, Bridgeport.
Sergeant ANDREW PAUL, Waterbury.
” GEORGE A. STAPLES, Bridgeport.
Com. Sergt. FRED. E. CALLENDER, New Britain.

The committee reported that the organization should be called the “Association of the Sixth Regiment of Connecticut Volunteers,” and the membership to consist of all honorably discharged soldiers who had served with the Sixth. The officers of the association were to consist of a President, ten Vice Presidents (one from each company), a secretary, who should also be Treasurer, and a Regimental Historian. The President, Secretary and three Vice Presidents shall constitute the executive committee for the transaction of business. The ballot was taken, and the choice of officers for one year resulted as follows:

For Pres., Sergt. GEO. A. STAPLES, Bridgeport.
For Sec. and Treas., AUGUSTUS F. BULL, New Haven.
For Historian, CHARLES K. CADWELL, ”

The Vice Presidents were chosen, one from each company, and the association voted that the Annual Reunion be held on the second Wednesday of September in each year, and the first Annual to be held on Sept. 9, 1868, at Bridgeport, Conn. After the usual hand-shaking and congratulations, the association adjourned.

The association met in Bridgeport, according to agreement, and enjoyed the hospitality of the soldiers’ friends, and at this our first annual the soldiers were extremely gratified to find so much interest taken in these Reunions. Many who were unable to be present wrote us encouraging letters, and we voted that these reunions should be maintained. On motion it was voted that the regiment contribute towards a proposed monument for our lamented Col. Chatfield, that the regiment should give its pledge for $500, and that a collection be taken at each of our reunions for this object. Edwin L. Cook, of Waterbury, was elected treasurer of the monument fund.

The second Annual of the regiment was held in Stamford, Conn. On arriving at the depot we were met by delegates of the resident members and took carriages to Shippan Point, where we sat down to an old-fashioned clam bake.

The third Annual was held again at Bridgeport, where the loyal people of that patriotic town again welcomed the old Sixth, and provided an abundant repast.

The fourth Annual was held in New Britain, and a splendid reception awaited us. A large part of the houses were festooned with flags; business was generally suspended; the regiment was welcomed by the Mayor and invited to partake of the hospitalities of the city. Our faithful Secretary came about 200 miles to attend this reunion; and, as business engagements pressed upon him he felt obliged to tender his resignation. A hearty vote of thanks was given him for his services, and his resignation reluctantly accepted. Wm. F. Smith, of New Haven, was the unanimous choice for the vacancy, and was duly elected.

Our fifth Annual was held in Waterbury, Conn., the home of Col. Chatfield. Here, also, the regiment met with a grand reception. At the depot the Chatfield and Sedgwick Guards met and escorted us to Chatfield Armory, where our business meeting was held, after which the regiment sat down to a bountiful dinner in the City Hall. In the afternoon the regiment marched to Riverside Cemetery, with the guards and the Masonic fraternity, where the base of the monument of Col. Chatfield was laid, under the auspices of Clark Commandery, K. T.

The sixth Annual was held in New Haven, Conn. The visiting comrades were met at the depot and escorted to G. A. R. Hall, where the business meeting was held, and then after a short march we proceeded to Loomis’ Hall, where the comrades were made welcome to the viands before them. A large and beautiful flag was here shown to the regiment, which had been purchased with funds raised for that purpose at our last Reunion.

The seventh Annual was held at Bridgeport, Conn., and the members proceeded to Sharpshooter’s Park, East Bridgeport, where they were finely entertained by the resident members and the citizens. It is the intention to hold these Reunions every year as long as the members live, and to extend a cordial welcome to all friends of the old Sixth to meet with us, have a hearty hand-shake, revive old friendships, and perpetuate those fraternal feelings that so closely united us on the field.

ROSTER
OF THE
SIXTH REGIMENT,

Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.

ABBREVIATIONS.

Wd., Wounded.
M. O., Mustered Out.
Res., Resigned.
Re-en., Re-enlisted.
Disch., Discharged.
Tr., Transferred.
Dis., Disabled.
Vet., Veteran.
Pro., Promoted.

ROSTER

OF THE

SIXTH REGIMENT CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

OFFICERS APPOINTED SINCE FIRST MUSTER.

INFANTRY COMPANY “A.”

RECRUITS FOR INFANTRY COMPANY “A.”

NOTE--* Substitutes and Drafted.

INFANTRY COMPANY “B.”

RECRUITS FOR INFANTRY COMPANY “B.”

NOTE--* Substitutes and Drafted.

INFANTRY COMPANY “C.”

RECRUITS FOR INFANTRY COMPANY “C.”

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