FlyNavy02 Posted July 8, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2020 I have been enjoying some recent postings of ID discs so am posting my one example. Private Cyrus A. Chates of Westford was a 18-year-old farmer when he enlisted in Co. I, 6th Vermont Volunteer Infantry on September 9, 1861. He was mustered in on October 15 and appears on the company muster rolls through June-July 1862, when he was admitted to Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital in West Philadelphia, PA. He died of typhoid fever on August 31, 1862 and was buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia. At the time of his death, his "Clothing, Etc." included the following: Knapsacks: 1 Blanket: 2 Uniform Coat: 2 Shirts: 3 Bootees, prs.: 1 Stockings, prs.: 2 Money: $3.12 His father received the cash and presumably this WAR OF 1861 ID disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted July 8, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2020 That is one beautiful I.D. Disc. I really like the color.A sad ending for him, disease was the number one killer during the war. My compliments and thanks for posting a very cool disc. Fraternally Yours. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNavy02 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted July 9, 2020 Mike, Thanks and glad you liked the disc. I have enjoyed seeing examples in your collection. Regards, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted July 9, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2020 That’s a really nice disc Jay from a good unit. I had the good fortune of metal detecting a fall of ‘64 picket post of the Vermont Brigade near Winchester Va. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted July 9, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2020 That’s a very nice piece! Thanks for sharing it! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNavy02 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted July 9, 2020 Thanks to all who looked and commented. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted July 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 9, 2020 NIce example! I have only ever owned one. I bought it when I was 13 from a coin dealer selling it from his junk box for 50c because it had a hole drilled in it. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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