Successful Excision of the Head of the Left Humerus
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This photograph, from the US Army Surgeon-General’s Photographs of Surgical Cases and Specimens (1870-1888), was taken in 1868, and is of County Cavan-born Michael Dolan, 2nd United States Infantry. A soldier since 1855, he was First Sergeant of Company D… continue reading
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Killed by guerillas
I found a couple of excellent accounts which nicely bracket the military career of Captain Samuel A. McKee, 2nd United States Infantry. They are too good not to share and I hope both of my readers will appreciate them … continue reading
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Tragedy at Glastonbury, Conn. (1866)
Robert Gideon Welles was a Lieutenant in the 10th US Infantry when he commanded Company K of the 2nd US in action at Antietam near the Middle Bridge on 17 September 1862. His Uncle Gideon Welles (1802-1878) was US Secretary… continue reading
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Diary of Assistant Surgeon Cyrus Bacon, Jr., USA (excerpt)
This is part of an entry Dr. Bacon wrote on the march near Fredericksburg, VA on 3 June 1863. It concerns First Lieutenant Abraham Grafius, 2nd United States Infantry. Lieutenant Grafius led Company C of the 2nd Infantry at Antietam… continue reading
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Lt William F Drum
First Lieutenant William Findley Drum led Company B of the 2nd United States Infantry in their foray over the Middle Bridge at Antietam on 17 September 1862. In 1865 he was appointed Lieutenant Colonel (soon Colonel) of the 7th New… continue reading
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Co. F, 2nd Regt. United States Sharpshooters
A photograph from the collection of the US Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, PA. Probably taken in 1862, it was donated by Richard Woodbury. Pictured (l to r) in the foreground are 8 members of Company F, 2nd… continue reading
