At the outbreak of the war Willard was unwilling to give up his regular commission and so he missed any chance to command a regiment of volunteers .
Willard served in the regular service until the outbreak of the Civil War , rising to the rank of captain .
At the outbreak of the war Willard was unwilling to give up Willard 's regular commission and so he missed any chance to command a regiment of volunteers .
Willard served in the regular service until the outbreak of the Civil War , rising to the rank of captain .