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.
In the context of the Battle of Shiloh, Larison commanded 126 men. Subsequently, Hotaling's promotion to major occurred on November 19, 1863, and he played a significant role as escort for Union General John A. Logan after Ord's injury, ultimately leading to his appointment as Logan's chief of staff.