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Civil War Soldiers - Nickerson
| Nickerson, Frank S.,
brigadier-general, U.S. Army, was born in Swanville, Me., Aug. 27,
1826. He was educated at the East Corinth academy and was collector of
customs at the beginning of the Civil war, but he resigned his office
to become major in the 4th Maine infantry, June 15, 1861. He was
promoted lieutenant-colonel of his regiment, Sept. 9, colonel Nov. 25,
and on Nov. 29, 1862, was commissioned brigadier-general of
volunteers. He was specially mentioned by Gen. O. O. Howard for his
bravery at Bull Run. After becoming colonel of his regiment he was
sent to New Orleans, under Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, and was specially
mentioned for his services at Baton Rouge. After receiving his
commission as brigadier-general Gen. Nickerson served in the
Department of the Gulf during the remainder of the war, and on May 13,
1865, resigned his commission and took up his residence in Boston,
Mass.
Source: The Union Army: A History of Military Affairs in the Loyal
States 1861-1865, Volume 8 Biographical, 1908
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