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Posted 12 years ago
letmplay
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I found these in two different estates. Questions I have is putting names to the cursive which I am so poor at reading early penmanship and any info on the young German soldiers. Lastly what is the larger younger gent photo dated 1896. Many thanks for any help you all can provide. Brian
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Michael V. T. Burns
Residence Hale IL;
Enlisted on 8/2/1862 as a Corporal.
On 8/21/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. IL 83rd Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/26/1865 at Nashville, TN
Promotions:
* Sergt
Your other guy is a REAL HERO-- Medal of Honor awardee!
George Henry Palmer
Residence Monmouth IL; 20 years old.
Enlisted on 4/24/1861 at Monmouth, IL as a Bugler.
On 4/24/1861 he mustered into "G" Co. IL 1st Cavalry
He was Mustered Out on 10/9/1861
On 8/21/1862 he was commissioned into "A" Co. IL 83rd Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/26/1865 at Nashville, TN
(Subsequent service in US Army 1867 to 02/27/1899)
Promotions:
* 1st Lieut 8/21/1862 (As of Co. A 83rd IL Infantry)
* Capt 2/3/1863
Other Information:
born 4/16/1841 in New York City, NY
Member of GAR Post # 330 (McClanahan) in Monmouth, IL
died 4/7/1901
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Medal of Honor Information:
He was awarded the Medal of Honor
for action on 9/20/1861 at Lexington, MO.
(Volunteered to fight in trenches and led a charge which
recaptured a Union hospital)
I live in Clarksville-- nice to see items with the Clarksville backmark (I collect them).
Scott
The young man may not be military. The badge/ pin is hard to see but it doesn't look like anything military.
I like the tinting on the two German images.
scott
I thought maybe fireman on him
Scott thank you for being so awesome. You gave names to my estate finds and for that I thank you
They must have known each other. I found them in the same estate, Both from IL and both mustered out the same day
They were in the same company. Palmer was Burns' company commander.
I don't think that the third guy is a fireman-- the hat badge is not typical fireman. It could be some sort of band or fraternal group.
scott
I have an image of another member of the 83rd Ill. It was taken in Clarksville as well.
The regiment was garrisoned in Clarksville for an extended period during the Civil War.
scott
Maybe police for the young man? Great group of CDVs.