Below is a short bio for General James Nagle. Along with it I would like to suggest the following scores and special abilities. Hopefully I understand the scoring system well enough and that I am not being too bias about my three-great-grandfather.
Scores:
Leadership: 5, Tactical: 6, Initiative: 3, Command: 4, Cavalry: 0
Special abilities:
Disciplined, Diggers and Steady
Bio of General James Nagle:
James Nagle was born in Reading, PA on April 5, 1822. He later moved to Pottsville, PA where he died on August 22, 1866 and is buried in the Presbyterian cemetery. He married Elizabeth Kaercher December 15, 1841and they had nine children. Although he lived in the coalfields of Pennsylvania, he was a painter and wallpaper hanger in civilian life.
James Nagle started his military career in 1840 organizing the Washington artillery company. In the Mexican war, he enlisted with the1st Pennsylvania volunteers, where he fought at Huamantla, Puebla, Atlixco and entered Mexico City.
During the Civil War he formed the 48th PA volunteers who fought in many battles including Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Antietam. He was always in the middle of the action.
At Second Bull Run he barely escaped being captured. Fredericksburg almost lost his life from an artillery shell while leading his men towards Confederate positions at Marye’s Heights. It was at Antietam that Nagle – then still a colonel - and the 48th helped take the Burnside Bridge and took up positions on the hilltop on the far side. On September 19, 1862 that he received his General’s star on this battlefield, where a statue of him is placed in his honor.
The 48th had in its ranks not just those from his community, but many family members as well. His brother Daniel was a Major in Company B. Philip a Captain in Company G. And Abraham and Levi Nagle were privates and part of the regimental band.
In addition to the 48th, Jame was in command of the 2nd Maryland infantry, and the 6th and 9th New Hampshire infantry. This was part of Sturgis’ Division, Ninth Army Corps.
General Nagle resigned from the army in May of 1863 because of an ailing heart and doctors orders. But even after that, when Robert E. Lee began to invade the north, Nagle formed the 39th emergency militia. Later on he also created the 194th PA volunteers in response to General Jubal Early’s advances northward.
General Nagle was well loved and respected by his men and honored by those he served. Upon giving his resignation General Sturgis wrote that through his “intelligence, energy, zeal and courage, and unassuming deportment, withal, General Nagle has endeared himself to this command, and will carry with him the love and respect not only of those gallant troops he has led so often to victory, but of all who have had the good fortune to know him.”
Union Brigadier General James Nagle Bio
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RE: Union Brigadier General James Nagle Bio
It looks good, and I'll see if I can get it into the next patch. Thanks!
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RE: Union Brigadier General James Nagle Bio
Xerkis/Mark,
I've edited the bio, which is ready to go except for a few questions. Please respond to them, and then it will be completely ready. Thanks!
Brig. Gen. James Nagle (b. 1822, d. 1866). Nagle was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1822. He later moved to Pottsville, Pennsylvania, where he would die a year after the Civil War, on August 22, 1866, and be buried in the local Presbyterian cemetery. He married Elizabeth Kaercher December 15, 1841and they had nine children together. Although he lived in the coalfields of Pennsylvania, Nagle was a painter and wallpaper hanger in civilian life. Nagle started his military career in 1840, organizing the Washington artillery company. In the Mexican war, he enlisted with the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers, fighting at Huamantla, Puebla, Atlixco and entering Mexico City. During the Civil War, he formed the 48th Pennsylvania Volunteers, a regiment that fought in many battles in the eastern theater, including Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Antietam. (The regiment had in its ranks not just those from Nagle’s community, but many family members as well. His brother Daniel was a Major in Company B, and Philip (Was he another brother?) a Captain in Company G. And Abraham and Levi Nagle (What was their relationship?) were privates and part of the regimental band.) Nagle was always in the middle of the action, taking part in some of the most famous actions of the Civil War. At Second Bull Run he barely escaped being captured, while at Fredericksburg he almost lost his life from an artillery shell while leading his men towards Confederate positions at Marye’s Heights. And at Antietam Nagle, still a colonel, and the 48th Pennsylvania helped the Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s corps fight its way across the span that would become known as “Burnside’s Bridge” and take up positions on the hilltop on the far side, from which the Confederates had been unloading their deadly volleys onto Burnside’s men. Two days later, on September 19, 1862, Nagle received his general’s star on this battlefield, where a statue of him is placed in his honor. (Xerkis, do you happen to have a photo of this statue that you can upload here? It would be neat to see it. Also, where on the battlefield was it?) In addition to the 48th Pennsylavnia, Nagle was given command of the 2nd Maryland Infantry and the 6th and 9th New Hampshire Infantry, and this brigade was part of Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis’ 2nd Division, IX Corps. After the Battle of Fredericksburg less than three months later Nagle was to see no more action (OR, NO MORE “SIGNIFICANT” ACTION?), since he was forced to resign from the army in May 1863 because of an ailing heart and doctors orders. But even after that, when Gen. Robert E. Lee began to invade the North for the Gettysburg Campaign that summer, Nagle formed the 39th Emergency Militia (I’m assuming this was an official name, so I capitalized it). The following summer he also created the 194th Pennsylvania Volunteers in response to Gen. Jubal Early’s advances northward, which ended with a failed move on Washington, D.C.. Nagle was well loved and respected by his men and honored by those he served. Upon receiving his resignation, Sturgis wrote that through his “intelligence, energy, zeal and courage, and unassuming deportment, withal, General Nagle has endeared himself to this command, and will carry with him the love and respect not only of those gallant troops he has led so often to victory, but of all who have had the good fortune to know him.” (Bio by Mark E. Benjamin, great-great-great-grandson of Gen. Nagle)
Leadership: 5
Tactical: 6
Initiative: 3
Command: 4
Cavalry: 0
Special abilities: Disciplined (1), Diggers (7) and Steady (14)
Start date: 41
“Death” date: 56
I've edited the bio, which is ready to go except for a few questions. Please respond to them, and then it will be completely ready. Thanks!
Brig. Gen. James Nagle (b. 1822, d. 1866). Nagle was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1822. He later moved to Pottsville, Pennsylvania, where he would die a year after the Civil War, on August 22, 1866, and be buried in the local Presbyterian cemetery. He married Elizabeth Kaercher December 15, 1841and they had nine children together. Although he lived in the coalfields of Pennsylvania, Nagle was a painter and wallpaper hanger in civilian life. Nagle started his military career in 1840, organizing the Washington artillery company. In the Mexican war, he enlisted with the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers, fighting at Huamantla, Puebla, Atlixco and entering Mexico City. During the Civil War, he formed the 48th Pennsylvania Volunteers, a regiment that fought in many battles in the eastern theater, including Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Antietam. (The regiment had in its ranks not just those from Nagle’s community, but many family members as well. His brother Daniel was a Major in Company B, and Philip (Was he another brother?) a Captain in Company G. And Abraham and Levi Nagle (What was their relationship?) were privates and part of the regimental band.) Nagle was always in the middle of the action, taking part in some of the most famous actions of the Civil War. At Second Bull Run he barely escaped being captured, while at Fredericksburg he almost lost his life from an artillery shell while leading his men towards Confederate positions at Marye’s Heights. And at Antietam Nagle, still a colonel, and the 48th Pennsylvania helped the Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s corps fight its way across the span that would become known as “Burnside’s Bridge” and take up positions on the hilltop on the far side, from which the Confederates had been unloading their deadly volleys onto Burnside’s men. Two days later, on September 19, 1862, Nagle received his general’s star on this battlefield, where a statue of him is placed in his honor. (Xerkis, do you happen to have a photo of this statue that you can upload here? It would be neat to see it. Also, where on the battlefield was it?) In addition to the 48th Pennsylavnia, Nagle was given command of the 2nd Maryland Infantry and the 6th and 9th New Hampshire Infantry, and this brigade was part of Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis’ 2nd Division, IX Corps. After the Battle of Fredericksburg less than three months later Nagle was to see no more action (OR, NO MORE “SIGNIFICANT” ACTION?), since he was forced to resign from the army in May 1863 because of an ailing heart and doctors orders. But even after that, when Gen. Robert E. Lee began to invade the North for the Gettysburg Campaign that summer, Nagle formed the 39th Emergency Militia (I’m assuming this was an official name, so I capitalized it). The following summer he also created the 194th Pennsylvania Volunteers in response to Gen. Jubal Early’s advances northward, which ended with a failed move on Washington, D.C.. Nagle was well loved and respected by his men and honored by those he served. Upon receiving his resignation, Sturgis wrote that through his “intelligence, energy, zeal and courage, and unassuming deportment, withal, General Nagle has endeared himself to this command, and will carry with him the love and respect not only of those gallant troops he has led so often to victory, but of all who have had the good fortune to know him.” (Bio by Mark E. Benjamin, great-great-great-grandson of Gen. Nagle)
Leadership: 5
Tactical: 6
Initiative: 3
Command: 4
Cavalry: 0
Special abilities: Disciplined (1), Diggers (7) and Steady (14)
Start date: 41
“Death” date: 56
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RE: Union Brigadier General James Nagle Bio
Those changes look very good. Thanks. I might be able to write a little - but I'm the first to admit - I can't edit to save my life.
All four of those other men were brothers. Maybe make that line to read "The regiment had in its ranks not just those from Nagle’s community, but four of his brothers as well."
And I think "three months later Nagle was to see no more signifivant action" sounds better.
Not 100% sure if 39th Emergency Militia is an official name or not, or if "emergency militia" is just a "type" of unit.
And I should also tell you that although he received his star on 19Sept1862, the commission is signed/dated 10Sept1862. So technically he was a general at South Mountain and Antietam - but just didn't have the rank on his uniform.
Oh - and I will uload a photo of the statue soon.
All four of those other men were brothers. Maybe make that line to read "The regiment had in its ranks not just those from Nagle’s community, but four of his brothers as well."
And I think "three months later Nagle was to see no more signifivant action" sounds better.
Not 100% sure if 39th Emergency Militia is an official name or not, or if "emergency militia" is just a "type" of unit.
And I should also tell you that although he received his star on 19Sept1862, the commission is signed/dated 10Sept1862. So technically he was a general at South Mountain and Antietam - but just didn't have the rank on his uniform.
Oh - and I will uload a photo of the statue soon.
RE: Union Brigadier General James Nagle Bio
The statue is located at the top of the slope going up from the bridge. When taking the auto tour you go past the bridge and wind around the there is a straight poece of road with a few statues on the on side (this is at the top of the hill). His statue is one of those.
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RE: Union Brigadier General James Nagle Bio
Great, thanks. I've now made changes accordingly, so the final bio reads:
Brig. Gen. James Nagle (b. 1822, d. 1866). Nagle was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1822. He later moved to Pottsville, Pennsylvania, where he would die a year after the Civil War, on August 22, 1866, and be buried in the local Presbyterian cemetery. He married Elizabeth Kaercher December 15, 1841and they had nine children together. Although he lived in the coalfields of Pennsylvania, Nagle was a painter and wallpaper hanger in civilian life. Nagle started his military career in 1840, organizing the Washington artillery company. In the Mexican war, he enlisted with the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers, fighting at Huamantla, Puebla, Atlixco and entering Mexico City. During the Civil War, he formed the 48th Pennsylvania Volunteers, a regiment that fought in many battles in the eastern theater, including Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Antietam. (The regiment had in its ranks not just those from Nagle’s community, but also four of his brothers: Daniel was a Major in Company B, Philip a Captain in Company G, and Abraham and Levi were privates and belonged to the regimental band.) Nagle was always in the middle of the action, taking part in some of the most famous actions of the Civil War. At Second Bull Run he barely escaped being captured, while at Fredericksburg he almost lost his life from an artillery shell while leading his men towards Confederate positions at Marye’s Heights. And at Antietam Nagle, still a colonel, and the 48th Pennsylvania helped Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s corps fight its way across the span that would become known as “Burnside’s Bridge” and take up positions on the hilltop on the far side, from which the Confederates had been unloading their deadly volleys onto Burnside’s men. Two days later, on September 19, 1862, Nagle received his general’s star on this battlefield, where a statue of him is placed in his honor. In addition to the 48th Pennsylavnia, Nagle was given command of the 2nd Maryland Infantry and the 6th and 9th New Hampshire Infantry, and this brigade was part of Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis’ 2nd Division, IX Corps. After the Battle of Fredericksburg, less than three months later, Nagle was to see no more significant action, since he was forced to resign from the army in May 1863 because of an ailing heart and doctors orders. But even after that, when Gen. Robert E. Lee began to invade the North for the Gettysburg Campaign that summer, Nagle formed the 39th Emergency Militia. The following summer he also created the 194th Pennsylvania Volunteers in response to Gen. Jubal Early’s advances northward, which ended with a failed move on Washington, D.C. Nagle was well loved and respected by his men and honored by those he served. Upon receiving his resignation, Sturgis wrote that through his “intelligence, energy, zeal and courage, and unassuming deportment, withal, General Nagle has endeared himself to this command, and will carry with him the love and respect not only of those gallant troops he has led so often to victory, but of all who have had the good fortune to know him.” (Bio by Mark E. Benjamin, great-great-great-grandson of Gen. Nagle)
(I'm assuming that emergency militia is an official name.)
I was in Antietam for the second time this summer, but don't remember the statue. I do know the area you mean. And I'm sure I'll notice it next time.
As for the date of his promotion, since he didn't get a brigade until after Antietam I'll make that be his start date.
Thanks again!
Brig. Gen. James Nagle (b. 1822, d. 1866). Nagle was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1822. He later moved to Pottsville, Pennsylvania, where he would die a year after the Civil War, on August 22, 1866, and be buried in the local Presbyterian cemetery. He married Elizabeth Kaercher December 15, 1841and they had nine children together. Although he lived in the coalfields of Pennsylvania, Nagle was a painter and wallpaper hanger in civilian life. Nagle started his military career in 1840, organizing the Washington artillery company. In the Mexican war, he enlisted with the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers, fighting at Huamantla, Puebla, Atlixco and entering Mexico City. During the Civil War, he formed the 48th Pennsylvania Volunteers, a regiment that fought in many battles in the eastern theater, including Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Antietam. (The regiment had in its ranks not just those from Nagle’s community, but also four of his brothers: Daniel was a Major in Company B, Philip a Captain in Company G, and Abraham and Levi were privates and belonged to the regimental band.) Nagle was always in the middle of the action, taking part in some of the most famous actions of the Civil War. At Second Bull Run he barely escaped being captured, while at Fredericksburg he almost lost his life from an artillery shell while leading his men towards Confederate positions at Marye’s Heights. And at Antietam Nagle, still a colonel, and the 48th Pennsylvania helped Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s corps fight its way across the span that would become known as “Burnside’s Bridge” and take up positions on the hilltop on the far side, from which the Confederates had been unloading their deadly volleys onto Burnside’s men. Two days later, on September 19, 1862, Nagle received his general’s star on this battlefield, where a statue of him is placed in his honor. In addition to the 48th Pennsylavnia, Nagle was given command of the 2nd Maryland Infantry and the 6th and 9th New Hampshire Infantry, and this brigade was part of Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis’ 2nd Division, IX Corps. After the Battle of Fredericksburg, less than three months later, Nagle was to see no more significant action, since he was forced to resign from the army in May 1863 because of an ailing heart and doctors orders. But even after that, when Gen. Robert E. Lee began to invade the North for the Gettysburg Campaign that summer, Nagle formed the 39th Emergency Militia. The following summer he also created the 194th Pennsylvania Volunteers in response to Gen. Jubal Early’s advances northward, which ended with a failed move on Washington, D.C. Nagle was well loved and respected by his men and honored by those he served. Upon receiving his resignation, Sturgis wrote that through his “intelligence, energy, zeal and courage, and unassuming deportment, withal, General Nagle has endeared himself to this command, and will carry with him the love and respect not only of those gallant troops he has led so often to victory, but of all who have had the good fortune to know him.” (Bio by Mark E. Benjamin, great-great-great-grandson of Gen. Nagle)
(I'm assuming that emergency militia is an official name.)
I was in Antietam for the second time this summer, but don't remember the statue. I do know the area you mean. And I'm sure I'll notice it next time.
As for the date of his promotion, since he didn't get a brigade until after Antietam I'll make that be his start date.
Thanks again!
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RE: Union Brigadier General James Nagle Bio
All sounds perfect.
Another bit of info on him - not that this needs to be part of the bio, just side info. The regimental band that his brothers were part of happened to serenade Lincoln when he came down to Anteitam to chew out command and their "resting" after the battle.
Another bit of info on him - not that this needs to be part of the bio, just side info. The regimental band that his brothers were part of happened to serenade Lincoln when he came down to Anteitam to chew out command and their "resting" after the battle.
RE: Union Brigadier General James Nagle Bio
[Bumping because it's the newest bio, for those who haven't seen it yet.]
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