John Crosgrove, 1836-1864
From The Company Descriptive Book (Ninth NY Cavalry):
John Crossgrove, Co. I, 9 Reg't N. Y. Cavalry
Age: 24 years; height: 5 feet 7 1/2 inches
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown; hair: Black
Where born: Westfield NY
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment:
When: Sept. 10, 1861
Where: Westfield NY
By whom: C. Dickson; term 3 yrs.
Remarks: Promoted to corpl in Co by Regtl order July 8, 62. Promoted Sergt in Co per Regtl order Nov 1, 62. Promoted to 1 Sergt per Regtl order. Mortally wounded in action at Trevillian Station Va June 11, 64. Died at Gordonsville Va June 64.
On the muster-out roll (Cloud Mills, Va. July 17, 1865):
Wounded in action at Trevillian Station June 11, 1864 and left in the hands of the enemy. Died at Gordonsville Va.
Died in hospital at Gordonsville Va June 25 1864 of vulnus Sclopeticum. Capture not given Pris. War Records.
Website for the Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation.
Website for the Exchange Hotel, which became the Gordonsville Receiving Hospital where John died.