Brig Posted September 24, 2020 #26 Posted September 24, 2020 5 hours ago, USCapturephotos said: Yes mikie! And not to be overly dramatic but the other soldier really appears to have that "thousand yard stare" if you ask me. Thanks for commenting. Paul I've seen that look a lot...the man's exhausted and has stopped caring if he makes it out anymore, just so long as it ends
Dirk Posted September 24, 2020 #28 Posted September 24, 2020 Brig that Mexican American shot with his son is indeed a keeper!
Championhilz Posted September 24, 2020 #29 Posted September 24, 2020 I recently picked up this real photo postcard copy of a Civil War image - it is not identified, but the soldier in the picture is wearing the distinctive belt plate used by the 1st Rhode Island Infantry, a three month unit that fought at 1st Bull Run.
USCapturephotos Posted September 24, 2020 #30 Posted September 24, 2020 Nice images. Thanks for sharing Brig and Champion. Champion, I don't believe I have ever seen a circular plate with that style of star before. I have seen a square sword belt plate with that style of star that was (I believe) associated with the Maine militia. Thanks for showing that. Paul
M24 Chaffee Posted September 24, 2020 #31 Posted September 24, 2020 I’ve been enjoying seeing all these amazing images! It would be hard to pick a favorite. Each one has character with unique content! Here are the only two that I own. They’re not as outstanding as the ones that have been shared so far but I like having a couple of common soldier images with my collection. One image is quite dark and needs to be looked at in certain angles to see more clearly. I like that the soldier is in full battle kit. The other is simple but he has the linen strap for his canteen visible and he’s holding a pair of spectacles (a little hard to make out). I’ll look forward to seeing more great images! Frank
skypilot6670 Posted September 24, 2020 #32 Posted September 24, 2020 Great images. Thanks to all for posting. It’s nice to see , civil war being my focus. I’ve previously posted this group ,but I think it works ok here, it’s rare because it’s I.D.ed and the badge he’s wearing accompanies the image.
ramram Posted September 24, 2020 Author #33 Posted September 24, 2020 Neat images Frank. That's cool Mike. Straight out of the image! Rob M
USCapturephotos Posted September 24, 2020 #34 Posted September 24, 2020 Mike...you inscribed badge collection never ceases to amaze! Awesome seeing those pieces still together. What a beautifully done ID badge. Paul
USCapturephotos Posted September 24, 2020 #35 Posted September 24, 2020 Hey M24. Thanks for sharing those with us. In the full standing view, you may be able to identify roughly where that image was taken as that backdrop with the flower urn is unusual. It reminds me of some of the Southern photographer backdrops that I have seen. You may want to contact Ron Coddington, who runs Military Image magazine as he may know. He's a great guy too. I don't believe he is on this forum. Paul
scottiques Posted September 24, 2020 #36 Posted September 24, 2020 Here is one that I have with a nice corps badge: Mike, sorry you are out of the Corps Badge image collecting-- you were my best corps badge image customer! Scott
scottiques Posted September 24, 2020 #37 Posted September 24, 2020 And a triple armed cavalryman. The tinting is nicely done on this image. Scott
USCapturephotos Posted September 24, 2020 #39 Posted September 24, 2020 Great images Scott! I especially love the 12th corps badge. I can almost make out the numbers. What are they? Paul
skypilot6670 Posted September 24, 2020 #40 Posted September 24, 2020 What a great thread . Another of those WOW ! Moments . I’am still partial to anything corps badge , Scott and that’s a great image. Thanks Mike
Championhilz Posted September 25, 2020 #41 Posted September 25, 2020 Real photo postcard copy of a Civil war image that is identified as "S. Jenkins, at Upton Hill, Va., in December 1862." The postcard also has "Kelly Corner, N.Y." written in pencil on the back. I believe this is Corporal Samuel Jenkins who served in Company G, 144th New York Infantry. He was from Kelly's Corner, New York, and enlisted on August 22, 1862, as corporal, and was promoted to sergeant on April 1, 1865. The 144th New York was stationed at Upton Hill during the winter of 1862. He mustered out with his regiment at Hilton Head, South Carolina, June 25, 1865.
skypilot6670 Posted September 25, 2020 #42 Posted September 25, 2020 Good morning Championhilz , My Great Great Grandfather was in Co.H 144th New York. Nice image. Thanks for posting. Mike
BEAST Posted September 25, 2020 #43 Posted September 25, 2020 This has been a great thread to follow! Thanks to all who a have contributed.
ramram Posted September 25, 2020 Author #44 Posted September 25, 2020 This one isn’t too exciting but he appears to be a Western Theater soldier with musket and possibly a holstered revolver. Rob M
scottiques Posted September 25, 2020 #45 Posted September 25, 2020 Believe I posted this a while ago in another part of the forum. It is a quarter plate of a cavalry drummer. I don't own it any more. Scott
skypilot6670 Posted September 25, 2020 #47 Posted September 25, 2020 WOW ! These images all make me want to start collecting photos again Marines, pals eating, corps badges and a 1/4 plate mounted drummer. Every image in this post is neat, it makes civil war alive in the present and shows us the individuals. Thanks again to one and all. This is a real pleasure to watch. Mike
Championhilz Posted September 25, 2020 #48 Posted September 25, 2020 This is the latest addition to my collection, a real photo postcard copy of an image of Hamlin F. Eaton, who served in the 4th Maine Light Artillery. He enlisted in the battery as 2nd Lieutenant on December 21, 1861, and served until January 14, 1863, when he was discharged for disability. During his time with the 4th Maine, the battery fought in the battles of Cedar Mountain, Groveton, 2nd Manassas, and Antietam. After the war ended Eaton moved to South Dakota, where he became a very prosperous cattle rancher. He was a member of Burnside Post #24, Grand Army of the Republic, and at one time served as its commander
Championhilz Posted September 25, 2020 #49 Posted September 25, 2020 Cabinet card of Joseph Liddick wearing his Grand Army of the Republic uniform. He served in Company C, 77th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was a member of J. F. Hartranft Post #58 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I found a newspaper article that said he was a member of the Post 58 “Firing Squad” that served as a ceremonial detail for funerals and other post functions.
USCapturephotos Posted September 27, 2020 #50 Posted September 27, 2020 On 9/25/2020 at 6:41 AM, Championhilz said: Real photo postcard copy of a Civil war image that is identified as "S. Jenkins, at Upton Hill, Va., in December 1862." The postcard also has "Kelly Corner, N.Y." written in pencil on the back. I believe this is Corporal Samuel Jenkins who served in Company G, 144th New York Infantry. He was from Kelly's Corner, New York, and enlisted on August 22, 1862, as corporal, and was promoted to sergeant on April 1, 1865. The 144th New York was stationed at Upton Hill during the winter of 1862. He mustered out with his regiment at Hilton Head, South Carolina, June 25, 1865. I enjoyed seeing this image as the 144th was involved in the not well known Suffolk Virginia campaign. Many years ago I had a cdv copy of a hard image of a 144th soldier who died from disease. The neat thing was that the image was taken outside in front of a tent flap. I cannot remember the soldier's name anymore and wish I still had the image to show you all.
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