Gorman, Edward

Rank: Private

Unit: B Co, 2d Cavalry

Reenlisted: February 29, 1864 in Mitchell’s Station, Virginia. He was 23. It was his third enlistment.

Occupation prior to enlistment: Farmer

Campaign: Civil War

Died: 11-12 June 1864

Age at death: 23 yrs

Cause of death: Killed in action

Location of fatality: Trevilian Station, Virginia

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Note: Private Gorman’s death is cited in the book: From Everglade to Canyon With the Second United States Cavalry: An Authentic Account of Service in Florida, Mexico, Virginia, and the Indian Country, 1836–1875 written by Theophilus F. Rodenbough.

Also killed at in the same battle was First Lieutenant Lawless, Sergeant Fisher, and Privates Ardle, Corbett, Chapin, Ferris, and Leran. Captain T. F. Rodenbough, Lieutenant T. W. Horrigan were wounded along with 34 other Soldiers. Captain Charles McKnight Leoser and another Soldier were missing. A total of 47 causalities in this battle occurred.

Captain Leoser was captured and later released in 1865 after spending time in the infamous Libby Prison.

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