skypilot6670 Posted July 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2020 Dan Sickles position on the second day at Gettysburg was in his mind , not tenable . Mr.Roses peach orchard and “The wheat-field “ with the high ground along the Emmitsburg Road looked to Old Dan to be a much better position. The problem was it was a much longer line and left his flank in the air and Little Round Top undefended . Three times he sent back for Gen.Meade to approve an advance to this high ground. Meade preoccupied with an anticipated attack on his right told Sickles to conform to his orders. Finally Gen.Meade unbent enough to send Gen.Hunt his chief of artillery to have a look. Hunt agreed the forward line was better ground but refused to order an advance. Instead he suggested a reconnaissance. Gen.Sickles ordered it done and when he received the report of confederates in force moving to his left. He felt here was Chancelorville all over again. He took the initiative and moved the Third Corps with Solomon Bristol and the 72nd New York (Excelsior Brigade) to the forward position. When Gen. Meade got word of this he immediately rode to see Gen.Sickles. Meade was “highly distressed “, to put it mildly and told Sickles to pull back. At that moment James Longstreet launched his attack. Gen.Meade rescinded his order and told Gen.Sickles “The Army will support you General, see to your men “ Longstreets attack decimated the third Corps. Solomon was wounded in the arm during this fight and was hospitalized for 5 months before returning to duty. This War of 1861 disc with battle honors and McClellan style suspension pin. List 9 battles from Yorktown thru Fredericksburg, Whtch seems to indicate it was purchased during 62 - 63 winter camp at Falmouth and was worn at Gettysburg. Wounded at Williamsburg and again at Gettysburg and a third time by a shell in February of 1864. He mustered out on June 15th 1864 completing a 3 year enlistment. This is the second time I have posted this badge. Doing so because I’ve received more records and information and to recognize his Gettysburg service on the 157th anniversary of the battle. This thick style broach is the only one of this style I’ve seen. Thanks for looking. Fraternally Yours Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted July 2, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 2, 2020 This is why I collect named items. So fascinating to put a man behind the badge and to learn of his wartime service. Excellent work Mike! Of course now you have me wanting to add a disc to my collection!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks Andrew. I now have all I.D.ed pieces except two badges. One Corps Badge and one Provost Guard.I’ll let you know if I see any disc I think you’ll like. Fraternally Yours Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted July 2, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 2, 2020 Please do! A gent from NY or Ill. would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted July 2, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 2, 2020 This is so neat to see - and well-timed on the 157th anniversary of his wounding. Thanks! Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks GIKyle I appreciate your kind words. Fraternally yours. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted July 2, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 2, 2020 Another awesome piece Mike! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted July 2, 2020 Hey Paul. Thank you very much for the kind comment. Fraternally Yours Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted July 3, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 3, 2020 It’s a great badge and history and worth the second posting! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted July 3, 2020 Share #10 Posted July 3, 2020 A beautifully historic piece!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted July 3, 2020 Thanks Frank and Hink441 . I appreciate your comments. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted July 5, 2020 Share #12 Posted July 5, 2020 A really great and historic disc...thank you for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted July 6, 2020 Thanks for the kind words katieony . It’s one of my favorites. Fraternally Yours. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civilwarguy Posted November 8, 2020 Share #14 Posted November 8, 2020 Very cool! I have an ID disk from the same unit. KIA July 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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