Colonel Fletcher Webster, the son of statesman Daniel Webster, was the commanding officer of the 12th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. The unit was known in the Army of the Potomac as "The Webster Regiment" because of their commander. Statesman is a respectful term used to refer to politicians, and other notable figures of state. ... Daniel Webster (January 18, 1782–October 24, 1852) was a leading American statesman during the nations antebellum era. ... Generals Burnside, Hancock, Couch, Ferro, Patrick, Wilcox, Cochrane, Buford and others. ...

Colonel Fletcher Webster.

Col. Webster was killed in the Second Battle of Bull Run on August 30, 1862. Combatants United States of America Confederate States of America Commanders John Pope Robert E. Lee James Longstreet Stonewall Jackson Strength 63,000 54,000 Casualties 1,747 killed 8,452 wounded 4,263 captured/missing 1,553 killed 7,812 wounded 109 captured/missing The Second Battle of Bull Run...