The First Maryland Regiment
Summary
Col. John R. Kenly arrives home in Baltimore and gives details about his loss at Front Royal, VA. Eighteen Marylanders killed at Front Royal, about the same number wounded and they were recaptured by Gen. Shields. Gen. Jackson took 478 Maryland First prisoners with him upon leaving Winchester, including 18 officers. A rebel Maryland regiment opposed the First Maryland at Front Royal, and one of the rebel officers was Col. Bradley T. Johnson of Frederick. Surgeon Mitchell, who returned with Kenly, says he counted 188 dead rebels after the battle.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: June 13th, 1862
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Local Soldiers
