When the 87th New York Infantry was absorbed into the 40th New York Infantry I was surprised to see that only the enlisted men became a part of the 40th. Why were the 87th's officer not brought over as well. I had seen somewhere else that the 87th's officers were discharged from the Army at that time.
Did something happen. I know I've read in one place that the 87th was consolidated because of heavy losses. Looking at their casualties, I can't see that they had that many enough to require consolidation.
So, what gives.
Just like Thomas Aumack's service and wounding/possible illness is a question, so is this.
What Happened? --Old Secesh
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