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Item Number: cdv6967 |
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Received two serious wounds and lost his right arm and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Fair Oaks, Virginia
(1830-1909) Graduated #4 in the West Point class of 1846. Was appointed Colonel of the 3rd Maine Infantry, in June 1861. He saw action at 1st Bull Run, Yorktown, and Fair Oaks where he received two serious wounds and lost his right arm. He later fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Atlanta campaign. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Fair Oaks, and the Thanks of Congress for Gettysburg. He founded Howard University for Negroes in Washington, D.C., and served as it's president from 1869-74. Continuing in the Regular Army, he was peace commissioner to the Apaches, participated in Indian fighting and served as superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy.
Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Superb quality, half view wearing a double breasted frock coat with rank of brigadier general. His empty sleeve is clearly visible. Back mark: E. & H.T. Anthony, New York, From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. |
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