Hall, Norman J. (1837-1867)

Name:

Hall, Norman J. (1837-1867)

Title:

Brevet Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army

Born:

1837

Died:

05/26/1867

Residence:

NY
Monroe, MI

Nationality:

American

Occupation:

Army officer

Father:

Joseph Hall

Mother:

Edify Wolcott Hall

Notes:

Appointed to the United States Military Academy by Jefferson Davis, then Secretary of War, 03/19/1854.
Graduated in July 1859, ranking 13th in a class of 22.
Appointed brevet second lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Artillery.
Became a ranking second lieutenant in the 1st U.S. Artillery on 01/10/1860.
Serving at Fort Sumter when attacked by Confederate forces, and acted as an emissary early on. Returned to Monroe, MI, to recruit volunteers for the army.
Promoted to first lieutenant in the 5th U.S. Artillery, 05/14/1861.
Commanded Maj. General Joseph Hooker's artillery during the Peninsular Campaign.
Comissioned Colonel, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 07/1862. Led the Unit at Second Bull Run, Antietem, and Fredericksburg. Hall was wounded at Antietem andcited for gallantry at both Antietem and Fredericksburg.
Hall's brigade formed the left flank of II Corps at Gettysburg (07/01-03/1863). Brigade sealed a breach in Union lines during Pickett's Charge. Hall recieved third citation for gallentry, and was promoted to Captain in regular army.
Forced out of active service due to failing health after Gettysburg Campaign.
Mustered out of volunteer service, 05/1864.
Retired from regular army in 02/1865, with rank of brevet Lt. Colonel. Died two years later.
Buried in Section 30, Row I, Grave 373 of the Post Cemetery at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.