The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Monday, February 22, 2021

Col. John E. Gurley and David H. Budlong, Co. C, 33rd Wisconsin

From the Wisconsin Historical Society Roster of the 33rd Wisconsin

COMPANY C

Captain John E. Gurley

Residence:  Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Date:  Rank from August 23, 1862

REMARKS:

A.A.I.G., 4th Division, 17th Army Corps from Dec. 1864 to May 1865.

Colonel 135th U.S.C.T., May 27, 1865.

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In addition to John Gurley taking command of the 135th USCT, another man, a lieutenant in C Company, also went to the 135th USCT and became its lieutenant colonel.

DAVID H. BUDLONG, 1st lieutenant

RESIDENCE:  Shullsburg, Wisconsin

DATE:  Rank from:  October 9, 1862.

Enlisted August 21, 1862, Prov. Marshal 4th Division, 16th and 17th Army Corps from May 1863 to May 1864.

Promoted Lieut. Col.  U.S.C.T., May 27, 1865.

--Old Secesh


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