Richard H. Barton
Written as “Harry Barton”
Richard H. Barton, 18, enlisted in New York City on September 15, 1862, for three years, and was mustered in as a private in Company B of the 176th New York. He was killed in action at La Fourche on June 21, 1863. The roster notes that he was “also borne as Henry R.” (176th roster, p. 857).
James wrote that the regiment’s loss at Lafourche Crossing “was very small, considering Harry Barton and Simmons were shot dead at the first fire” (James, July 6, 1863).
- Mentioned in 1
- 1863 Jul 6