Burnham was killed at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm on September 29, 1864.
Merkley was present at the Battle of Crysler's Farm.
For example, it lost 465 men at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm alone.
He fought at the Battle of Crysler's Farm during the War of 1812.
On the 22nd, the regiment saw a stiff fight at the Battle of Kolb's Farm.
He was lightly wounded in November 1813 at the Battle of Crysler's Farm.
His brigade distinguished itself in the Battle of Peebles' Farm.
These divisions participated in the Battle of Peebles' Farm (September 30, 1864).
During the Battle of Peebles' Farm the regiment would lose a further 53 men dead and wounded.
He commanded the troops defeated at the Battle of Crysler's Farm in late 1813.
