Killed at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863

(1824-63) Born in Rockland, Maine, he served several terms in the Maine State Legislature, and was the mayor of Rockland. He founded and commanded the "Rockland Guard," a volunteer militia company, which held a sterling reputation for drill and discipline. At the beginning of the Civil War, Berry went to Augusta and offered his services to Governor Washburn, and was given orders to recruit a regiment, which he did, and was appointed colonel of the 4th Maine Infantry, on June 15, 1861. He saw action at 1st Bull Run under the command of General O.O. Howard, and for his gallant actions at that battle he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. Berry was then assigned to the command of the 3rd Brigade of the 3rd Corps, which consisted of four regiments: the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Michigan Infantry Regiments; and the 37th New York Infantry Regiment. General Berry's decisive action at the Battle of Williamsburg benefited General Joe Hooker, and he received high praise from his superiors. His brigade fought in the Battle of Seven Pines, and in the Seven Days Battles around Richmond. Berry was then promoted to Major General on November 29, 1862, and rose to the command of the 2nd Division of the 3rd Corps, when General Daniel Sickles, ascended to become the 3rd corps commander. He fought with the 3rd Corps in the battle of Fredericksburg, and led General Hooker's old division into the battle of Chancellorsville. In the confused fighting which occurred in the early morning hours of May 3, 1863, while the Yankees attempted to regroup after General Stonewall Jackson's celebrated flank attack of the previous day, General Berry was killed while at the head of his command by a Rebel sharpshooter. His body was sent home and he is buried in Achorn Cemetery, Rockland, Maine.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Standing view wearing a double breasted frock coat with rank of brigadier general. Imprint on the front mount, Brady, New York. Back mark: Brady's National Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av., Washington, D.C. Excellent condition. Very desirable. Scarce.