Unidentified soldier of Company G, 147th New York Infantry R
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Unidentified soldier of Company G, 147th New York Infantry R
Unidentified soldier of Company G, 147th New York Infantry Regiment, with amputated arms. Date between 1861 and 1865
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Amputated Infantry Regiment Unidentified
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the raw reality of the American Civil War, as an unidentified soldier of Company G, 147th New York Infantry Regiment, is depicted with both of his arms amputated. The date of this photograph is estimated between 1861 and 1865, a time when the nation was deeply divided and the human cost of the conflict was becoming increasingly apparent. The soldier's expression is one of resilience and determination, despite the obvious pain and hardship he has endured. His uniform is worn and tattered, a testament to the harsh conditions of the battlefield. The bandages covering his stumps suggest that this amputation was a recent one, and the soldier's gaze is fixed on something off in the distance, perhaps a memory or a hope for the future. The 147th New York Infantry Regiment was raised in the fall of 1862 and saw action in several major battles, including Gettysburg and the Wilderness. The regiment lost over 200 men during the course of the war, and many more were injured, like the soldier in this photograph. This image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of the Civil War era, and the enduring human spirit that carried them through even the most difficult of times. The identity of the soldier remains a mystery, but his story is one that continues to resonate with us today, a testament to the courage and resilience of those who have served their country in times of war.
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