A nice pin back with the likeness of Captain Marshall W. Wright of the 105th Ohio Infantry. Written around the likeness of Captain Wright is "Capt. M.W. Wright, Q.M. 105th O.V.I.". The pin back is approximately 1 1/4 inches wide. It was made by the Ehrman Manufacturing Company of Boston, Massachusetts as noted on the back of the pin back.
105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
From Dyer's Compendium
105th Regiment Infantry. Organized at Cleveland, Ohio, and mustered in August 20, 1862. Ordered to Covington, Ky., August 21, 1862; thence to Lexington, Ky., August 25. March to relief of Nelson August 30. Retreat to Louisville, Ky., September 1-15. Attached to 33rd Brigade, 10th Division, Army of the Ohio, to September, 1862. 33rd Brigade, 10th Division, 2nd Corps, Army of the Ohio, to November, 1862. 1st Brigade, 5th Division (Centre), 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 5th Division, 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to June, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 14th Army Corps, to October, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 14th Army Corps, to July, 1865. SERVICE.--Pursuit of Bragg into Kentucky October 1-12. Battle of Perryville, Ky., October 8. March to Munfordsville, Ky., October 12, and duty there till November 30. Expedition to Cave City October 31 and November 26. Moved to Bledsoe Creek November 30. Operations against Morgan December 22, 1862, to January 2, 1863. March to Nashville, Tenn., thence to Murfreesboro January 3-11, and duty there till June. Expedition to Auburn, Liberty and Alexandria February 3-5. Expedition to Woodbury March 3-8. Vaught's Hill, near Milton, March 20. Expedition to McMinnville April 20-30. Middle Tennessee (or Tullahoma) Campaign June 23-July 7. Hoover's Gap June 24-26. Occupation of Middle Tennessee till August 16. Passage of the Cumberland Mountains and Tennessee River and Chickamauga (Ga.) Campaign August 16-September 22. Shellmound August 21. Reconnoissance toward Chattanooga August 30-31. Battle of Chickamauga September 19-21. Siege of Chattanooga, Tenn., September 24-November 23. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27. Orchard Knob November 23-24. Mission Ridge November 25. Demonstrations on Dalton, Ga., February 22-27, 1864. Tunnel Hill, Buzzard's Roost Gap and Rocky Face Ridge February 23-25. Reconnoissance from Ringgold toward Tunnel Hill April 29. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 1 to September 8. Demonstrations on Rocky Face Ridge May 8-11. Battle of Resaca May 14-15. Advance on Dallas May 18-25. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May 25-June 5. Operations about Marietta and against Kenesaw June 10-July 2. Pine Hill June 11-14. Lost Mountain June 15-17. Assault on Kenesaw June 27. Ruff's Station July 4. Chattahoochie River July 5-17. Peach Tree Creek July 19-20. Siege of Atlanta July 22-August 25. Utoy Creek August 5-7. Flank movement on Jonesboro August 25-30. Battle of Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Operations against; Hood in North Georgia and North Alabama September 29-November 3. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Siege of Savannah December 10-15. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Fayetteville, N. C., March 11. Battle of Bentonville March 19-21. 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 20. Grand Review May 24. Mustered out June 3, 1865. Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 104 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 7 Officers and 126 Enlisted men by disease. Total 240.
1913 Unveiling of Statue For Medal of Honor Winner General N.M. Curtis, Ogdensburg, New York Badge
Item #: 14823
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A great badge from the unveiling of the statue of MOH winner General Newton Martin Curtis in Ogdensburg, New York held in 1913. The hanger has two crossed US flags. The seal of the St. Lawrence Veterans Association between the flags. Written on the hanger is "1913 Annual Encampment - St. Lawrence Veterans Assn.". A red, white, and blue ribbon is attached to the hanger. Written on the ribbon is "1861 - 1865 - Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 & 2, 1913". The drop is attached to the ribbon. Written on the drop is "Unveiling of the Statue General N.M. Curtis - Ogdensburg, N.Y.". The photo below is not included in the sale.
Civil War Union Major General Newton martin Curtis was a Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient and an US Congressman. Born in De Peyster, New York, he was a teacher at Gouverneur Wesleyan Seminary and postmaster of De Peyster, at the outbreak of the Civil War. Commissioned a Captain, he was in command of Company G, 16th Regiment, New York Infantry, Union Army. Serving with distinction he fought in many campaigns and rose to the rank of Brigadier General in command of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, X Corps. In January 1865, his brigade was at the second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina. General Curtis, leading his men was the first man to pass through the stockade. He personally led each assault on the traverses and was wounded four times. For his actions, he was brevetted Major General on of US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 and awarded the Medal of Honor. After the war, he was appointed collector of customs for Oswegatchie, New York, in 1866 and was special agent of the US Treasury Department, (1867-80). He was employed by the Department of Justice, (1880-82) and a member of the New York State Assembly, (1884-90). In 1891, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-second Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Leslie W. Russell, reelected to the Fifty-third and Fifty-fourth Congresses, serving until 1897. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was Assistant Inspector General of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, until his death at age 74 in New York City.
21 New York Cavalry - Griswold Light Cavalry - 1892 Reunion Badge
Item #: 12740
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A nice badge worn by veterans of the 21st New York Cavalry - Griswold Light Cavalry- at their 1892 reunion held in Owego, New York. The badge has a metal hanger with a brass color. A yellow ribbon is attached to the hanger. Written on the yellow ribbon in black ink is "Seventh Annual Reunion of the 21st New York - Griswold Light Cavalry - Oswego, N.Y. - July 20 and 21, 1892.". Crossed saber entangled with a wreath is in the middle of the badge. Metal fring is attached to the ribbon. The ribbon is approximately 8 1/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches. There is a brown spot over the sabers, under the York in New York.
Twenty-first New York Cavalry. — Cols., William B. Tibbits, Charles Fitz Simmons; Lieut. -Col., Charles Fitz Simmons; Majs., Charles G. Otis, George V. Boutelle, John S. Jennings. The 21st, known as the Griswold Light Cavalry, was recruited in the summer of 1863, in the counties of Rensselaer, Albany, Tioga and Monroe. The companies rendezvoused at Troy, where they were mustered into the U. S. service from Aug. 28, 1863, to Jan., 1864. A large portion of this regiment was mustered out by detachments and the remainder was consolidated on Sept. 9, 1865, into a battalion of seven companies, which was mustered out by detachments at Denver, Col., and Fort Leavenworth, Kan., from June 23 to Aug. 31, 1866. Five companies left the state on Sept. 4, 1863; one on Sept. 19; three on Oct. 19; one in November, and the others in Feb., 1864. The advance of the regiment served in the Department of Washington until Jan., 1864, when it was assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st cavalry division, Army of West Virginia. It was at Remount camp, Md., from Aug. to the close of Oct., 1864, then joined the Army of the Shenandoah and was assigned to the 1st brigade, 2nd cavalry division. Its last active service was in the Department of West Virginia, from March, 1865. Throughout the year 1864, it was constantly employed in the arduous duties devolving on the cavalry arm of the service. Its greatest casualties were sustained at Lynchburg, loss 13; Buckton, loss 18; Purcellville, loss 21; Snicker's gap, loss 37, Ashby's gap, loss 28; Winchester, loss 21; Cedarville, loss 10; White Post, Va., loss 25. In 1865 it took part in engagements near Paris, Loudoun county, Va., White Post and near Berryville, where it was in action for the last time. Altogether it lost 3 officers and 63 men killed and died of wounds; 1 officer and 78 men died of disease, accidents, in prison, etc.; total deaths, 145. Capt. William H. Mitchell was killed in action at New Market, Va.; 1st Lieut. Nelson B. Holcomb died of wounds received in action at White Post, and 2nd Lieut. Charles H. Cone was killed in action at Ashby's gap.
Footnotes: Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 2
A beautiful badge worn by veterans of the 97th New York Infantry at their 1904 reunion held in Utica, New York.
The badge has a metal hanger with a strip that says "MEMBER". The hanger is attached to a yellow ribbon.
Written on the yellow ribbon is "Thirty-Eighth Annual Reunion 97th Regt. N.Y. Vols - Oct. 12th, 1904 - Utica, N.Y.".
A large celluloid is attached to the middle of the ribbon. A photo of Captain A.B. Snow is on the celluloid.
Captain Archibald B. Snow was wounded at Gettysburg and was captured at the Weldon's Railroad, Virginia.
The badge was made by the Baltomore Badge and Novelty Company, Baltimore, Maryland as noted on the back of the badge.
97th Infantry Regiment Civil War Third Oneida; Boonville Regiment; Conkling Rifles
History
Mustered in: February 18, 1862 Mustered out: July 18, 1865
The following is taken from New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Frederick Phisterer. Albany: J. B. Lyon Company, 1912. This regiment, Col. Charles Wheelock, was organized at Boonville, and there mustered in the service of the United States for three years February 18, 1862. In May, 1863, it received by transfer the three years' men of the 26th Infantry; June 7, 1864, the men of the Sad Infantry, not mustered out with their regiment, and August 10, 1864, 103 men of the 94th Infantry. At the expiration of its term of enlistment, the men entitled thereto were discharged, and the regiment retained in service. The companies were recruited principally: A and C at Boonville; B in Lewis county; D and F at Salisbury; E at Prospect and vicinity; G in Herkimer county; H at Utica and Lowville; I at Little Falls; and K at Rome. The regiment left the State March 12, 1862; served in General Wadsworth's command, Military District of Washington, from March, 1862; in 2d Brigade, 2d Division, Department of Rappahannock, from May, 1862; in 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 3d Corps, Army of Virginia, from June 26, 1862; in 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 1st Corps, Army of Potomac, from September 12, 1862; in 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 1st Corps, Army of Potomac, from December, 1862; in 2d Brigade, same division and corps, from May, 1863; in same brigade and division, 5th Corps, Army of Potomac, from March, 1864; in 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 5th Corps, from May 9, 1864; in 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 5th Corps, from May 30, 1864; in 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 5th Corps, from June 6, 1864; and it was honorably discharged and mustered out, under Col. John P. Spofford, July 18, 1865, near Washington, D. C. During its service the regiment lost by death, killed in action, 7 officers, 97 enlisted men; of wounds received in action, 5 officers, 73 enlisted men; of disease and other causes, 1 officer, 156 enlisted men; total, 13 officers, 326 enlisted men; aggregate, 339; of whom 54 enlisted men died in the hands of the enemy.
The following is taken from The Union army: a history of military affairs in the loyal states, 1861-65 -- records of the regiments in the Union army -- cyclopedia of battles -- memoirs of commanders and soldiers. Madison, WI: Federal Pub. Co., 1908. volume II. Ninety-seventh Infantry.—Cols., Charles Wheelock, John P. Spofford; Lieut.-Cols., John P. Spofford, Rouse S. Eggleston; Majs., Charles Northrup, Rouse S. Eggleston, Delos E. Hall. The 97th, called the Conkling Rifles, was recruited in Oneida and Herkimer counties and mustered into the U. S. service at Boonville, Feb. 19, 1862, for a three years' term. It left for Washington on March 12; was quartered at Fort Corcoran as part of Gen. Wadsworth's command until May, when it was assigned to the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, Department of the Rappahannock and moved into Virginia, where it occupied various posts in the neighborhood of the Rappahannock river; was engaged at Cedar mountain, and lost 111 in killed, wounded and missing in the Manassas campaign. On Sept. 12, the regiment, which had served with the 3d corps, was assigned to the 1st corps and fought in the 1st brigade, 2nd division at South mountain and Antietam, suffering in the latter battle the most severe loss of any battle of its service—24 killed, 74 wounded and 9 missing. At Fredericksburg the regiment was prominently engaged, but not at Chancellorsville in the following May. It marched with the corps to Gettysburg and distinguished itself by the brilliantly executed capture of the colors of the 20th N. C. and 382 prisoners'. On the southward march it was present at Bristoe Station, and was in the Mine Run movement. While in camp at Brandy station, a sufficient number reenlisted to secure the continuance of the 97th in the field as a veteran regiment. In June, 1864, it was joined by the veterans and recruits of the 83d N. Y. infantry and in August, by the 94th, the 26th N. Y. having already been added to it in May, 1863. During Grant's famous campaign the 97th served in the 3d and 2nd divisions, 5th corps. Its heaviest losses during this campaign and subsequent operations were in the Wilderness, at Spottsylvania and near the Weldon railroad, but it shared in other engagements Of the brigade at the North Anna river, Totopotomy, Cold Harbor, White Oak Swamp, before Petersburg, in the Hicks-ford raid and the Appomattox campaign. It was mustered out near Washington, July 18, 1865, having lost dulring service 182 by death from wounds and 157 by death from accident, imprisonment or dis-ease, of whom 54 died in captivity.
Archibald B. Snow
Residence was not listed; 26 years old.
Enlisted on 1/27/1862 at Boonville, NY as a Private.
On 2/18/1862 he mustered into "I" Co. NY 97th Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 1/4/1864
He was Mustered Out on 7/18/1865 at In The Field, VA
He was listed as:
* Wounded 7/1/1863 Gettysburg, PA (Shot in face)
* POW 8/18/1864 Weldon Railroad, VA
* Paroled 2/15/1865 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
Promotions:
* 1st Sergt 4/15/1863
* 1st Lieut 6/1/1863
* Capt 6/15/1865 (Not Mustered)
Other Information:
born 1/30/1841 in Boonville, NY
Member of GAR Post # 97 (Wheelock) in Boonville, NY
(Father: S.E. Snow. Wife: Jennie Muller. Children:
Archibald, Martha)
After the War he lived in Oneida County, NY
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- New York: Report of the Adjutant-General 1893-1906
- Descriptive Work on Oneida County, NY
- Photo Courtesy of New York State Military Museum
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
Offered is a super badge worn by John W. Ganger of Company
K, 94th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
The hanger has “Co. K” written on it.
The drop which is attached to the hanger is in the shape of an acorn or
14th Corps symbol. Written on
the drop is “94” OHIO VOL. INF. – War 1861-5 – John W. Ganger”.
94th Regiment Infantry. Organized at
Camp Piqua, Ohio, and mustered in August 22, 1862. Ordered to Lexington, Ky.,
August 28. Expedition to Yates' Ford, Kentucky River, August 30-September 3.
Yates' Ford August 31. Tait's Ferry, Kentucky River, September 1. Retreat to
Louisville, Ky., September 2-3. Attached to 9th Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of
the Ohio, September, 1862. 9th Brigade, 3rd Division, 1st Corps, Army of the
Ohio, to November, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Center 14th Army Corps,
Army of the Cumberland, to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army
Corps, to June, 1865.
SERVICE.--Pursuit of Bragg into Kentucky October 1-15, 1862. Battle of
Perryville, Ky., October 8. March to Nashville, Tenn., October 16-November 7,
and duty there till December 26. Advance on Murfreesboro December 26-30. Battle
of Stone's River December 30-31, 1862, and January 1-3, 1863. Duty at
Murfreesboro till June, Middle Tennessee or Tullahoma Campaign June 23-July 7.
Hoover's Gap June 24-26. Occupation of Middle Tennessee till August 16. Passage
of the Cumberland Mountains and Tennessee River, and Chickamauga (Ga.) Campaign
August 16-September 22. Davis Cross Roads or Dug Gap September 11. Battle of
Chickamauga September 19-21. Rossville Gap September 21. Siege of Chattanooga,
Tenn., September 24-November 23. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27.
Lookout Mountain November 24-25. Mission Ridge November 25. Pea Vine Valley and
Graysville November 26. Ringgold Gap, Taylor's Ridge, November 27. Demonstrations
on Dalton, Ga., February 22-27, 1864. Tunnel Hill, Buzzard's Roost Gap and
Rocky Face Ridge February 23-25. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 1-September 8.
Demonstrations on Rocky Face Ridge May Buzzard's Roost Gap May 8-9. Battle of
Resaca May 14-15. Advance on Dallas May 18-25. Operations on line of Pumpkin
Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May
25-June 5. Pickett's Mills May 27. Operations about Marietta and against
Kenesaw Mountain June 10-July 2. Pine Hill June 11-14. Lost Mountain June
15-17. Assault on Kenesaw June 27. Ruff's Station, Smyrna Camp Ground, July 4.
Chattahoochie River May 5-17. Buckhead, Nancy's Creek, July 18. Peach Tree
Creek July 19-20. Siege of Atlanta July 22-August 25. Utoy Creek August 5-7.
Flank movement on Jonesboro August 25-30. Near Red Oak August 29. Battle of
Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Operations against Hood in North Georgia and
North Alabama September 29-November 3. March to the sea November 15-December
10. Siege of Savannah December 10-21. Campaign of the Carolinas January to
April, 1865. Near Rocky Mount, S.C., February 28. Taylor's Hole Creek,
Averysboro, N. C., March 16. Battle of Bentonville March 19-21. 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 20. Grand Review May 24.
Mustered out June 6, 1865. Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 52
Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 144 Enlisted men by
disease. Total 199.
A super badge worn by a veteran of Company C, 49th Pennsylvania Infantry! The top of the badge is crossed muskets. There is a drop from the muskets. The drop is a "C". A shield is attached to the muskets by chains on either side of the musket hanger. On the shield is "49 PA". These are applied to the shield as can be seen by the back shot of the badge.
49th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment
The 49th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment lost 9 officers and 184 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded and 168 enlisted men to disease during the Civil War.
Recruited in the counties of Centre, Chester, Huntingdon, Miffin and Juniata and organized at Lewistown and Harrisburg under Colonel William Irwin, Lieutenant Colonel William Brisbane and Major Thomas Hulings
Lt. Colonel Brisbane resigned. Major Hulings was promoted to lieutenant colonel and Captain John Miles of Company C to major
October 29-November 19
Movement to Falmouth, Va.
December 12-15
Battle of Fredericksburg
1863
January 9
Consolidated to four companies under Lieutenant Colonel Hulings. Colonel Irwin, Major Miles and other unneeded officers were ordered on recruiting service.
Colonel Irwin returned to take command of the reinforced regiment.
April 27-May 6
Chancellorsville Campaign
April 29-May 2
Operations at Franklin’s Crossing
Two privates were killed, Captain William Freeburn was mortally wounded and Colonel Irwin and eight other men wounded during the river crossing in pontoon boats.
The regiment was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Hulings. It brought 318 men to the field in four companies (A-D), suffering no casualties.From the monument:
The regiment made a continuous march from Manchester Md. arriving on the field the afternoon of July 2. Occupied this position in reserve from the morning of the 3rd until the enemy’s assault in the afternoon when it moved to support centre thence to Round Top.
July 10-13
At and near Funkstown, Md.
July-October
Duty on line of the Rappahannock
October 9-22
Bristoe Campaign
October 24
Colonel Irwin resigns
November 7-8
Advance to line of the Rappahannock
November 7
Rappahannock Station
The regiment and its brigade carried enemy earthworks in a bayonet charge which captured 1600 prisoners, four guns and eight battle flags, while losing 3 men killed and Captain Hutchinson, Lieutenant Stuart and 25 other men wounded.
November 19
260 men reenlisted and were granted a 35 day furlough
November 26-December 2
Mine Run Campaign
Captain Quigly and 4 other men were wounded
December
Duty at Hazel River
1864
April 22
Lt. Colonel Hulings was promoted to colonel, Major Miles to lieutenant colonel, and Captain B.J. Hickman of Company B to major, effective to October 24
May 4-June 13
Rapidan Campaign
May 3
Germania Ford
The regiment lost 11 killed and Lieutenant Decatur Lytle and 22 other men wounded
In an unsuccessful assault, Colonel Hulings, Lt. Colonel Miles, Captain William Kephart, Lieutenants Lytle and Calvin De Witt and 61 enlisted men were killed, Captain Robert Barr mortally wounded, and Captain Stuart, Lieutenants Downing, Irvin, Russel, and Thompson, Adjutant Hilands and 195 enlisted men wounded. Major Hickman took over the regiment as senior surviving officer.
May 12
Assault on the Salient
Captains James Quigley and F. W. Wombacker and Lieutenant John Rogers were wounded. From May 4 – 14 the regiment lost 392 casualties, and at the end could muster only 130 men
Lieutenant Joseph Wallace and 10 enlisted men were killed and Captain John Thompson, Lieutenant Downing and 35 enlisted men wounded. A shell burst atop the regimental colors, destroying what little remained of it. Adjutant Hilands wrote, “As the line came on the plain, east of Winchester, we on the left had a full view of the whole field, and a magnificent sight it was. The enemy’s line was broken; his artillery, cavalry and infantry were in inextricable confusion, and having turned their backs were making fast time from the field, while off to the right was our own line, in perfect order, stretching away in the distance, steadily advancing in the bright sunlight, with colors, which looked more beautiful than ever, waving in triumph. It was worth three years’ hard service to be a participant in the battle of Winchester, under the command of Phil. Sheridan.”
September-Otcober
Guard duty at Winchester
October 26
A new state color is presented to the regiment to replace the one destroyed at Winchester
October 29
In the Shenandoah Valley
December 1
Ordered to Petersburg, Va. and returned to the Army of the Potomac
December 5
Into winter quarters at Fort Wadsworth, at the Weldon Railroad
1865
March 25
Advanced to relieve Fort Steadman, but was not needed
Lieuteant G. E. Hackenberg was killed, Lieutenant John Rogers mortally wounded and Captain Wombacker wounded.Detached to escort prisoners after the battle
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 very nice badge worn by a member of the 9th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. The hanger has crossed United States flags and "Ninth O.V.C." written on it. A red, white and blue ribbon hangs in front of a yellow ribbon and both are attached to the hanger. A large celluloid disk is attached to the red, white, and blue ribbon. One of the members of the 9th OVC is on it. On the reverse of the celluloid disk is an Union officer riding on a horse and "Army Service 1862 - 1865" written around the officer. On the back of the yellow ribbon is a wonderful Whitehead & Hoag Company paper tag!
From Dyer's Compendium
9th Regiment Cavalry. Regiment authorized October 3, 1862. Four Companies organized at Zanesville, Ohio, and designated 1st Battalion. Moved to Camp Dennison, Ohio, December 1, 1862, and duty there till April, 1863. Moved to Lexington, Ky., April 23, 1863, thence to Manchester, Ky., and duty there till June 15. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army Ohio, to July, 1863 (1st Battalion), 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 23rd Army Corps, to October, 1863 (1st Battalion). 4th Brigade, 4th Division, 23rd Army Corps, to November, 1863 (1st Battalion). 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army Ohio, to March, 1864 (lst Battalion). Athens, Florence and Decatur, Ala., District of North Alabama, Dept. of the Cumberland, to August, 1864 (Regiment). Mounted Brigade, Garrard's Cavalry Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army Ohio, to October, 1864. 2nd Brigade, Kilpatrick's 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi, to June, 1865. Dept. of North Carolina to August, 1865. SERVICE.--Expedition into East Tennessee June 15-28, 1863. Pine Mountain Gap June 16. Big Creek Gap June 17. Wartzburg June 18. Knoxville June 19-20. Moved to Loudon, Ky., thence to Stanford July 5, and to Danville July 7. Pursuit of Morgan and Scott July 10-26. Moved to Glasgow, Ky., August 1. Burnside's Campaign in East Tennessee August 16-October 17. Occupation of Knoxville September 2. Kingsport September 18. Bristol September 19. Zollicoffer September 20-21. Hall's Ford, Watauga River September 22. Carter's Depot and Blountsville September 22. Blue Springs October 10. Rheatown October 11. Blountsville October 14. Bristol October 15. Knoxville Campaign November 4-December 23. Siege of Knoxville November 17-December 6. Kimbrough's Cross Roads January 16. Operations about Dandridge January 16-17. Dandridge January 17. Operations about Dandridge January 26-28. Fair Garden January 27. Duty at Knoxville, Tenn., till March. 2nd Battalion of Regiment organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, November 6, 1863. 3rd Battalion organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, December 16, 1863. Left State under orders for Nashville, Tenn., February 6, 1864, thence moved to Athens, Ala., where 1st Batalion joined. Patrol duty along the Tennessee River at Athens and Florence, Ala., till May. Moved to Decatur, Ala., May 1-5. Repulse of attack on Decatur May 8. Centre Star May 15. Duty at Decatur till July 10. Expedition to Pulaski June 1-12. Operations in District of North Alabama July 24-August 20. Curtis Wells June 24. Pond Springs June 29. Rousseau's Raid to Atlanta & West Point Railroad July 10-22. Ten Island Ford, Coosa River, July 13. Courtland, Ala., July 25. Near Auburn and Chehaw Station July 18. Siege of Atlanta July 25-August 25. McCook's Raid on Atlanta and West Point and Macon & Western Railroad July 27-31 (Detachment). Lovejoy Station July 29. Near Newnan's July 30. Near East Point August 30. Big Shanty September 2. Ordered to Nashville, Tenn., thence to Louisville, Ky., to refit. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Bear Creek Station November 16. Walnut Creek and East Macon November 20. Waynesboro November 27-28. Buckhead Creek or Reynolds' Plantation November 28. Rocky Creek Church December 2. Waynesboro December 4. Buck Creek December 7. Cypress Swamp near Sister's Ferry December 7. Ebenezer Creek December 8. Siege of Savannah December 10-21. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Barnwell, S.C., February 6. Aiken and Blackville February 11. Phillips' Cross Roads March 4. Taylor's Hole Creek, Averysboro March 16. Battle of Bentonville, N.C., March 19-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 23. Raleigh April 13. Morristown April 13. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Concord, N.C., till July 20. Mustered out August 2, 1865. Regiment lost during service 1 Officer and 16 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 186 Enlisted men by disease. Total 205.
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.
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