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Title: Union colonel who ran away at Shiloh
Post by: vtsaogames on October 21, 2020, 02:28:21 AM

I'm hunkered down in Maine, away from my books. I know that a colonel of a green Union regiment at Shiloh got off his horse, laid down behind a log as Confederates advanced on his regiment. As skirmish fire turned into battle line firing he leaped up, yelled "save yourselves!" and ran off. His green troops followed his example. I think this was one of Prentiss' regiments but cannot check. Would one of you kind souls tell me what regiment this was? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Union colonel who ran away at Shiloh
Post by: commissarmoody on October 21, 2020, 07:00:43 AM

Looks like it was the 53rd Ohio Infantry Regiment under the command of Colonel Appler. He was able to rally the Regiment to hold on for another hour after he regained his nerve. Then lost it again. Last battle he fought in I believe.

Title: Re: Union colonel who ran away at Shiloh
Post by: vtsaogames on October 21, 2020, 12:25:45 PM

Ah, thank you. It was in Hildebrand's brigade, Sherman's Division. The Wikipedia OB notes Lt. Col. Fulton in command after Appler. I suspect it was he who rallied the troops. Appler resigned later that month.

Title: Re: Union colonel who ran away at Shiloh
Post by: commissarmoody on October 21, 2020, 12:31:25 PM

Probably, shiloh isn't my history focus. But I saw your question and figured I'd look it up.

Title: Re: Union colonel who ran away at Shiloh
Post by: vtsaogames on October 21, 2020, 02:06:59 PM

Your help is greatly appreciated. My Google-fu was failing.

Title: Re: Union colonel who ran away at Shiloh
Post by: commissarmoody on October 21, 2020, 02:24:33 PM

Well happy to help. :D

Title: Re: Union colonel who ran away at Shiloh
Post by: sepoy1857 on October 22, 2020, 01:19:50 AM

I think there were quite a few... ;)

Title: Re: Union colonel who ran away at Shiloh
Post by: vtsaogames on October 22, 2020, 02:54:49 AM

Quote from: sepoy1857 on October 22, 2020, 01:19:50 AM

I think there were quite a few... ;)

Yeah, but this guy was the most egregious, what with hiding behind a log and all.