| With the July 4, 1863, capitulation of the city he was awarded a major generalcy in the regular army. |
| He rendered valuable service to his country, and had he lived, would probably have been recommended by me before this time for a brigadier generalcy. |
| Ferdinand founded the generalcy of Karlstadt and thus laid the foundation of the military frontier. |
| After passing through several desperate campaigns, he rose by promotion to the adjutant generalcy of regiment's corps. |
| Awarded a major generalcy for the operations, he was ordered eastward upon creation of the Army of Virginia. |
| Coincident with General Eisenhower's advancement to a permanent major generalcy, the Distinguished Service Medal has been awarded to him with the following citation. |
