Larison commanded 126 men in the Battle of Shiloh. On November 19, 1863, Hotaling was promoted to the rank of major. After Ord was wounded, Hotaling and his men served as escort to Union General John A. Logan, who later appointed Hotaling as his personal chief of staff.
Larison headed a contingent of 126 soldiers during the Battle of Shiloh. On November 19, 1863, Hotaling was promoted to major. After Ord's wounding, Hotaling and his men accompanied Union General John A. Logan as his personal escort, leading to Hotaling's appointment as Logan's chief of staff.