A nice ribbon worn by members of the 85th Indiana Infantry at their 1912 reunion held in Terre Haute, Indiana. The ribbon is light blue and has dark blue writing on it. Written on the ribbon is "85th Indiana Vol. Inf. - 50th Anniversary of "Muster In" - Terre Haute - Sept. 2 - 1862 - 1912". The ribbon is approximately 7 1/8 inches long and 1 5/8 inches wide.
Regimental History
Eighty-fifth Indiana Infantry. — Cols., John P. Baird, Alexander B. Crane; Lieut. -Cols., Alexander B. Crane, Jefferson E. Brant; Majs., Robert E. Craig, Jefferson E. Brant, William T. Crawford. This regiment was organized at Terre Haute and was mustered in Sept. 2, 1862. It proceeded to Covington, Ky., thence to Falmouth and later to Danville, where it remained until Feb., 1863. It was then ordered to Franklin, Tenn., and in March, while on a forage and scouting expedition with its brigade, met the enemy at Thompson's station. The brigade pushed him back several miles, when Forrest was encountered with five brigades in position behind stone fences, and after a 5 hours' battle, the Federal troops were surrounded and compelled to surrender. This was the 85th's first engagement and it fought gallantly, its loss being very heavy. After its capture, the regiment was marched to Columbia and Tullahoma, suffering much from want of food and by exposure. The men were sent to Libby prison, where they were confined until Mar. 31, when they were exchanged. The regiment was sent back to Franklin in June and was there engaged in skirmishing and fighting until Bragg's army fell back. It passed the summer, fall and winter at Murfreesboro, on railroad guard duty, and moved on April 20, 1864, to join the army for the Atlanta campaign. It was in the engagements at Resaca, Cassville, Dallas, Golgotha and Kolb's farm, and at Peachtree creek its brigade was the first to receive the charge of the enemy, though it held its position, its front being piled high with the enemy's dead and wounded. It took part in all the operations before Atlanta and was present at its fall. It moved in the Savannah campaign, was engaged in the siege and capture of that city, and then on Jan. 1, 1865, its division was the first to cross into South Carolina, driving the enemy's cavalry before it. It remained in the swamps near the Savannah river until February, when it joined the march through the Carolinas, and at Averasboro it was the leading regiment in the brigade's charge across an open field under terrific fire on the enemy's works, but the intrenchments were swept and many prisoners taken. It engaged in the destruction of railroads and also in the building of roads and bridges. At Bentonville, after moving 6 miles over roads obstructed by wagon trains, it deployed into line and aided in the success of the army. It moved under fire into four positions during the day and aided in constructing a line of works to cover the flank. It then moved to Goldsboro, Raleigh, Richmond and Washington, and was mustered out June 12, 1865. The recruits were transferred to the 33d Ind. and served with that organization until its muster-out, July 21 . The original strength of the regiment was 885; gain by recruits, 200; total, 1,085. Loss by death, 212; desertion, 52; unaccounted for, 34.
A great ribbon worn by members of the 10th Indiana Infantry at their nineteenth reunion held in Frankfort, Indiana in 1897. This neat ribbon has an eagle holding a Fourteenth Corps badge. The eagle is holding arrows and a laurel branch. Written in black ink is "1861 - 1897 - Nineteenth Annual Reunion od the 10th Ind. Regiment - Frankfort, Ind. Sept. 17th, 1897".
Regimental History
Tenth Indiana Infantry. — Cols., Joseph J. Reynolds, Mahlon D. Manson, William C. Kise, William B. Carroll, Marsh B. Taylor ; Lieut.-Cols., James R. M. Bryant, William C. Kise, Abram O. Miller, William B. Carroll, Marsh B. Taylor, Job H. Van Natta; Majs., Mahlon D. Manson, William C. Wilson, Abram O. Miller, Benjamin M. Gregory, Marsh B. Taylor, Job H. Van Natta, William B. Carroll. This regiment was organized at Indianapolis in April, 1861, for the three months' service, and was mustered in April 25. Col. Reynolds was commissioned brigadier-general of volunteers June 10, Maj. Manson was promoted colonel, and Capt. William C. Wilson, of Co. D, was made major. The regiment left the state June 19, and proceeded to Parkersburg, W. Va., thence to Buckhannon. It reached Rich mountain, July 10, and the next day charged the enemy's works, routing him and capturing his guns. It then moved to Beverly, where it remained in camp until July 24, and it was mustered out at Indianapolis, Aug. 2, 1861. Its original strength was 789; recruits, 1; total, 790. Loss by death, 6; desertion, 6. The regiment was reorganized at Indianapolis in August and Sept., 1861, for the three years' service, and was mustered in Sept. 18. It left the state on the 22nd for Louisville, thence to Bardstown, New Haven and Lebanon. It participated in the battle of Mill Springs, saving the day by its resistance to a desperate charge by Zollicoffer's forces. It joined Buell's army in its march to the Tennessee river, but reached Shiloh too late to take part in the battle. At the siege of Corinth, and until its evacuation, the regiment was present. It then joined in pursuit of Bragg through Kentucky, being engaged at the battle of Perryville. It was stationed in the country south of the Cumberland river and east of Nashville until the summer of 1863, and then accompanied the Army of the Cumberland to Chattanooga, participating in the battle of Chickamauga, where Col. Carroll was killed. A portion of the regiment reenlisted as veterans, at Chattanooga, Jan. 14, 1864, and joined Sherman's forces in the advance on Atlanta, being engaged at Dallas, New Hope Church and Kennesaw mountain. On Sept. 8, 1864, the veterans and recruits were transferred to the 58th regiment and the others were mustered out Sept. 19. The original strength of the regiment was 986. It gained by recruits, 197; reenlistments, 72; unassigned recruits, 15; total, 1,270. Its loss by death was 185; desertion, 40; unaccounted for, 11.
A great badge worn by Indiana Union veterans and members of the Grand Army of the Republic at their 1926 Department of Indiana State encampment held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The hanger is a blue pin back with "G.A.R." in white on it. A red, white, and blue ribbon is attached and attached to the celluloid drop. The drop is in red, white, and blue. Written on it is "Official Souvenir - 47th Annual Encampment Dep't. of Indiana - G-A-R- & 5th Annual Encampment Dep't. of Indiana- V.F.W. - Fort Wayne - 1926". A Grand Army of the Republic memebership badge is on the bottom of the drop. In the middle of the drop is the stockade of Fort Wayne. The badge is made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey as noted on the back of the badge.
Offered is a great badge worn by Charles C. Hudson of the 39th Illinois Infantry. This badge uses the hanger as the main portion of the badge. Written on the shield is "C.C. HUDSON - VT. (Veteran Volunteer) VOL. - Co. E. 39th ILL. - Harvey, ILL.". Attached to the shield hanger is a 24th Corps drop.
Thirty-ninth Illinois Infantry. — Cols., Austin Light, Thomas O. Osborn; Lieut. -Cols.. Thomas O. Osborn, Orrin L. Mann; Majs., Orrin L. Mann, Sylvester W. Munn, Samuel S. Linton, Homer A. Plimpton. The organization of this regiment was commenced as soon as the news of the firing on Fort Sumter reached Chicago. Gen. T. O. Osborn was one of its contemplated field officers and labored zealously to get it accepted under the first call for troops, but did not accomplish his object. The state having filled its quota without this regiment, efforts were made to get it accepted into the state service of Missouri, but without success. The regiment had already assumed the name of the governor of Illinois and was known as the "Yates Phalanx." Gov. Yates manifested an earnest desire to see it brought into service and sent Gen. O. L. Mann to Washington, with strong commendatory letters to the president and secretary of war, urging the acceptance of the regiment, which had at that time over 800 men on the rolls. The regiment was accepted on the day succeeding the first Bull Run disaster, and the organization was completed and left Camp Mather, Chicago, on the morning of Oct. 13, 1861. The day previous to the departure a beautiful stand of colors was presented to the regiment by Miss Helen Arion, daughter of Col. Arion. It had also won a handsome flag at a prize drill under the auspices of the Illinois agricultural society, then in session at Chicago. On leaving Chicago the regiment reported to Brig.-Gen. Curtis, at Camp Benton, St. Louis, Mo., but very soon thereafter was transferred to Williamsport, Md., where it was armed and equipped. On Jan. 3, 1862, the advance of a Confederate force 15,000 strong attacked Cos. D, I and K, near Bath, Va., and, after a brisk little fight, were repulsed. Then, with 2 pieces of artillery and a liberal display of strategy and courage, the enemy was held in check for nearly 24 hours. Co. G was also attacked at Great Cacapon bridge, but repulsed the enemy with considerable loss. The remaining portion of the regiment was simultaneously attacked at Alpine Station, where Cos. C and F drew into ambush about 500 of Ashby's cavalry, and after killing and wounding 30 routed the remainder. In March the regiment participated in a reconnoissance from Martinsburg to Strasburg, and on its return took part in the brilliant fight at Winchester, that resulted in the utter defeat of "Stonewall" Jackson's forces. The regiment suffered but little during the engagement, owing to its position, which was on the extreme left. Four companies met a small cavalry force at Columbia bridge, and after a brisk skirmish dislodged it, patting out the fire which had been applied to the structure and capturing 30 prisoners. The regiment was ordered to Alexandria, Va., and immediately embarked on transports for the James river, reaching Harrison's landing in time to take part in the closing scenes of Gen. McClellan's Seven Days' fight. While at Harrison's landing the regiment was kept at the front on picket duty and had a series of unimportant skirmishes until about the middle of August, when it participated in the second Malvern hill fight, but without material injury. On Sept. 1 it was sent to Suffolk, Va., where it remained for the space of three months, fortifying the place and making frequent expeditions to the Blackwater, where heavy skirmishes frequently occurred. On one occasion it participated in the capture of 2 pieces of artillery and 40 prisoners. The regiment was then transferred to South Carolina, participated in the siege of Fort Wagner, and after assisting in strengthening and remodeling the defenses on Morris island returned to Folly island. It next embarked for Hilton Head, where it remained for several weeks, and there reenlisted, being the first organization in the entire department to accept veteran honors and responsibilities. It left Hilton Head on veteran furlough for Chicago, Ill., via New York, on Jan. 1, 1864, amid great enthusiasm. Returning to the front in Virginia the regiment was located on the extreme left of Gen. Butler's command in May, when the entire force under Butler was attacked and driven back. The regiment was at one time completely surrounded by the enemy, but succeeded in cutting it way out after great loss. Its entire loss in that engagement, including killed, wounded and missing, reached nearly 200. The regiment was again ordered out on May 20, to dislodge the enemy from some temporary works near Ware Bottom Church, which was accomplished in a most gallant manner, with a loss of 40 in killed and wounded. It captured in this charge a large number of prisoners, including Gen. Walker, who was seriously wounded. On June 2 the regiment was again called into action on nearly the same ground, and in the engagement it lost in killed, wounded and missing some 40 men. About the middle of June it came in contact with Gen. Longstreet's corps near the Petersburg and Richmond pike and fought him night and day for 3 days, losing about 35 men in killed and wounded. On Aug. 16 the brigade to which the 39th was attached was ordered to charge the works of the enemy at Deep run, during the performance of which the enemy's lines were broken and a large number of prisoners captured. In this battle the regiment lost 104 men in killed, wounded and missing. In the latter part of August it was ordered to the trenches in front of Petersburg, where it was almost constantly on duty and under fire both night and day. In the latter part of September the 10th and 18th corps moved over to the north side of the James river again and on Oct. 7 the regiment met the enemy near Chaffin's farm, where three desperate charges were made by the Confederates upon the hastily constructed works behind which the Federals were stationed. A few days later the regiment took part in a charge upon the enemy's works near Darlington road, 7 miles from Richmond, and out of about 250 men who went into that charge, 60 fell, struck by the enemy. On Oct. 27 the regiment took part in a reconnoissance near the same place and had a brisk engagement with the enemy. During the winter it had frequent skirmishes but no regular engagements. It crossed to the left of the Army of the Potomac and on April 2 took part in the charge upon Fort Gregg, the key to the works about Petersburg and Richmond. It fell to the lot of the 1st brigade to charge and take the fort, the 39th was the first regiment to gain the ditch, and the first to plant its flag upon the structure. Out of 9 of the color-guard 7 were shot down, and out of 150 members who went into that fight 16 were shot dead and 45 severely wounded, many of whom died from their wounds. After this affair the regiment took the advance of the Army of the James in the pursuit of Gen. Lee, and succeeded in heading off his army after forced marches and frequent skirmishes. At Appomattox Court House after a brisk engagement on April 9, 1865, in which the regiment had several men wounded, it had the proud satisfaction of witnessing the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee, with the remnant of his great Army of Northern Virginia. The regiment remained on duty at Norfolk until Dec. 5, 1865, at which time General Order No. 131 was issued from the headquarters of the Department of Virginia, ordering its muster-out of service, and on the afternoon of the 7th the regiment started for Springfield, Ill., via Chicago, for its muster out and payment, where it arrived on the afternoon of Dec. 10.
Footnotes: Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 3
A very nice ladder/shield badge worn by Union veteran A.C. Stevens. The badge has an arrow hanger to represent the 17th Corps. Written on the arrow is "War 1861 - 5". A shield is attached to the hanger. Written on the shield is "A.C. Stevens. Co. I 93. ILL. Vol. Inf.". Arthur C. Stevens mustered in Company I of the 93rd Illinois Infantry in October, 1862 and was mustered out in June, 1865.
93rd REGIMENT INFANTRY.
Organized at Chicago, Ill., and
mustered in October 13, 1862.
Moved to Memphis, Tenn., November 9 - 14, 1862.
Attached to 5th Brigade, 5th Division, District of Memphis, Tenn., 13th Army Corps (Old), Dept. of the Tennessee, November, 1862.
3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Memphis, 13th Army Corps, to December, 1862.
3rd Brigade, 7th Division, 16th Army Corps, to January, 1863.
3rd Brigade, 7th Division, 17th Army Corps, to September, 1863.
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 17th Army Corps, to December, 1863.
3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps, to August, 1864.
1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps, to April, 1865.
1st Brigade, 1st Division, 15th Army Corps, to June, 1865.
SERVICE.-
Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign November, 1862, to January, 1863.
Tallahatchie March November 26 - December 12, 1862.
At Ridgway, Tenn., January to March, 1863.
Moved to Lake Providence, La., March 3,
thence to Helena, Ark., March 10.
Expedition to Yazoo Pass by Moon Lake, Yazoo Pass and Coldwater and Tallahatchie Rivers March 13 - April 5.
Operations against Fort Pemberton and Greenwood March 13 - April 5.
Moved to Millikens Bend, La., April 13.
Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25 - 30.
Battle of Port Gibson, Miss., May 1 (Reserve).
Battles of Raymond May 12;
near Raymond May 13;
Jackson May 14;
Champion's Hill May 16;
Big Black River May 17.
Siege of Vicksburg May 18 - July 4.
Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22.
Surrender of Vicksburg July 4.
Moved to Jackson, Miss., July 13 - 15.
Siege of Jackson July 15 - 17.
At Vicksburg till September 12.
Moved to Helena, Ark., September 12,
thence to Memphis, Tenn., September 30.
March to Chattanooga, Tenn., October 3 - November 19.
Operations on the Memphis and Charleston R. R. in Alabama October 20 - 29.
Chattanooga - Ringgold Campaign November 23 - 27.
Tunnel Hill November 23 - 24.
Mission Ridge November 25.
Pursuit to Graysville November 26 - 27.
Moved to Bridgeport, Ala., December 3.
To Larkinsville, Ala., December 22, and
to Huntsville, Ala., January 17, 1864.
Duty there till June.
Demonstration on Dalton, Ga., February 22 - 27.
Tunnel Hill, Buzzards Roost Gap and Rocky Faced Ridge February 23 - 25.
Moved to Decatur, Ala., June 12,
thence march to Stevenson, Ala., June 14 - 25.
To Kingston, Ga., June 27 - 28,
thence to Etowah and guard bridge and crossing till July 11.
At Kingston till August 2.
March to Allatoona August 2 - 3.
Pursuit of Wheeler to Spring Place August 15 - 18.
At Resaca and Allatoona till November.
Battle of Allatoona October 5.
March to the sea November 15 - December 10.
Seige of Savannah December 10 - 21.
Campaign of the Carolinas January to April 1865.
Salkehatchie Swamps, S.C., February 2 - 5.
South Edisto River February 9.
North Edisto River February 12 - 13.
Columbia February 15 - 17.
West's Cross Roads February 25 (Detachment).
Battle of Bentonville, N.C., March 20 - 21.
Occupation of Goldsboro March 24.
Advance on Raleigh April 10 - 14.
Occupation of Raleigh April 14.
Bennett's House April 26.
Surrender of Johnston and his army.
March to Washington, D. C., via Richmond, Va., April 29 - May 19.
Grand Review May 24.
Mustered out June 23 and
discharged at Chicago, Ill., July 7, 1865.
Regiment lost during service
4 Officers and 147 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and
Massachusetts at the New Berne, N.C. Battlefield Monument Dedication Badge
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A very hard to find badge worn by Massachusetts veterans at the dedication of the Soldier's Monument at New Berne, North Carolina in 1908. This beautiful badge has a nice heavy hanger with "Massachusetts" in blue in the hanger. Attached to the hanger is a drop in the shape of the Massachusetts coat of arms. Also attached to the hanger is a blue and yellow ribbon. Written on the ribbon is "Dedication of the Soldiers Monument - New Berne, N.C. - November 11, 1908.". The badge is approximately 4 inches by 2 3/4 inches.
A nice, clean badge worn by Pennsylvania veterans at the 1936 Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic reunion held at Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 1936. The hanger is a celluloid pinback with the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Civil War Memorial centered in the middle of the pinback. Written around the monument is "Civil War Memorial - Williamsport, PA.". A red, white, and blue ribbon is attached to the hanger. Written in gold ink on the ribbon is "G.A.R. Encampment - Williamsport - 1936". The badge was made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company, Newark, New Jersey as noted by paper labels in the hanger and attached to the ribbon.
A nice badge from the 1923 reunion of the 15th Maine Infantry. The badge consists of a white ribbon, red/white/blue thread, and a pin. The ribbon is off white and has "15th Maine Regimental Reunion - Brunswick - August 15 - 16, 1923" written on it. Red, White, and blue thread is wound and attached at the top of the badge. The badge has a typical pin threaded through the ribbon.
A nice badge worn by a veteran of the 95th Ohio Infnatry. The hanger has the name "B.H. Lewis" on it. The shield drop has "Co. K - 95th O.V.I." written on it with a 15th Corp emblem on the bottom of the drop.
A great identified 81st Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry identified shield ladder badge. The badge is identified to Joseph H. Taylor, Co. E, 81st OVVI. Joseph Taylor was captured September 1, 1862 and listed as POW. He was exchanged on November 25, 1862. He mustered in December 28, 1861 and mustered out on July 13, 1865. The 81st Ohio was at Shiloh, Corinth, the Atlanta campaign, and the March to the Sea!
A great badge worn by Samuel P. Howard of Company A, 184 New York Infantry. The badge has Howard's name on the hanger. The shield drop has "Co. A - 184th NY Vol. Inf. - 61 - 65" written on the badge. A Sixth Corp emblem is between "61" and "65". Companies A,B, D, and F of the 184th New York fought with General Sheridan in the Shenendoah Valley in fall 1864. Forty five men of the 184th New York were killed at the battle of Cedar Creek and Samuel Howard saw it all!
A great identified shield badge worn by Joseph A. Ball, 23rd New York Infantry, Company D. The hanger of the badge has "J.A. Ball" on it. The bottom shield has "Co. D - 23 N.Y. Vol. Inf." on it. Joseph A. Ball enlisted May 6, 1861 at Corning, New York as a private. On May 16, 1861 he was mustered into the 23rd New York Infantry. After several smaller skirmishes the 23rd New York fought in the battle of 2nd Bull Run, South Mountain, and Antieitam. At Antietam, Joseph Ball was wounded. His arm was amputated and he was discharged for wounds November 27, 1862.
A nice badgge worn by a veteran of the 23 New York Volunteer Infantry. The badge consists of a large celluloid pin back with an American flag ribbon hanging from it. On the pin back is a photo of a veteran. Written on the pin back is "33rd Annual Reunion 23rd Regt. N.Y. Vol's". There is no makers mark on the back of the pin back.
The 23d was composed of three companies from Steuben county, two from Tioga, two from Chemung, one from Alleghany, one from
Cortland and one from Schuyler and was known as the Southern Tier regiment. It was mustered into the U. S. service at Elmira on
July 2, 1861, for a two years' term, and left the state for
Washington on the 5th.
For two weeks it was encamped at Meridian hill, but moved on July
23 to Fort Runyon and on Aug. 5, to Arlington heights, where it
remained until Sept. 28. On Aug. 4, it was assigned to Hunter's
brigade, on Oct. 15, to Wadsworth's brigade, McDowell's division,
and in March, 1862, to the 2nd brigade, 3d division, 1st corps,
Army of the Potomac.
Its first encounters with the enemy were at Fall's Church Ball's
cross-roads, and Munson's hill, losing in these engagements 1 man
killed and 7 wounded. On March 10, 1862, the regiment moved to
Centerville, but returned after five days to Upton's hill,
proceeded to Bristoe Station and Falmouth and undertook several
expeditions with Falmouth as a base of operations.
On June 26, 1862, the regiment was attached to the 3d brigade,
1st division, 3d corps, Army of Virginia, with which it shared in
Gen. Pope's campaign, being in action at the Rappahannock,
Sulphur Springs, Gainesville, and the second Bull Run. In
September, the brigade and division became part of the 1st corps,
Army of the Potomac, and fought at South mountain and Antietam,
with a loss to the 23d in the latter battle of 42 killed, wounded
and missing.
Until Oct. 20, the regiment encamped at Sharpsburg, Md., then
moved toward Fredericksburg and was closely engaged in the battle there in December. Winter quarters were established at Belle Plain and on Jan. 9, the regiment was transferred to Patrick's
provost guard brigade, with which it served until the expiration
of its term, stationed at Acquia creek in April and May, 1863.
On June 26 the command was mustered out at New York city, having lost 17 by death from wounds and 55 by death from other causes.
A great grouping of a veteran from the 11th New York Cavalry in Scott's 900! The group consists of a GAR members badge, a two sided post badgefrom the Ketcham Post No. 88, Woppingers Falls, N.Y., a Veteran's badge, and a great Scott's 900, 11th New York Cavalry ribbon attached to a 1908 GAR Toledo national souvenir badge! The Scott's 900 ribbon has "Scott's 900 - Eleventh New York Cavalry Reunion - Hughsonville, N.Y. - October 12th, 1908". All of these badges are attached by their pins to a white apron/towel and have been for a long time. A neat grouping!
A wonderful badge worn by members and veterans of the 115th New York Infantry. The hanger is a bronze type color. A red ribbon is attached to the hanger. The drop has a fort and crossed muskets. Written on the front of the drop is "115 NYV - 1862 - 1865". The bust of the colonel is on the back. His name was Simeom S. Ammons and this is written on the badge.
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