Well I did a good bit of work on Vicker's military records this weekend. Twice he seems to have a bit of conflict with his superiors and the War Department. The first was before his capture, while a Captain when he attempted to resign. His resignation was refused and his commanding officer recommended a dishonorable discharge. That is all I have on found so far about his. Hopefully I can find some family papers that will reveal more.
The second was after his release from captivity. It appears as if he desired a promotion to Colonel and command of his regiment (4th NJ Vols.). A series of telegrams and letters flowed about his exact condition upon promotion. Was he an exchanged or paroled officer? If he was exchanged then the promotion was valid, if not, it was not. The War Department determined he was an exchanged prisoner not paroled and the promotion was denied. I will look into this in greater detail in the upcoming weeks.
I am still on the lookout for any family geniological organizations nor any of his descendants yet.
Keep History Alive!
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Monday, March 29, 2010
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