Soldier's Memorial

Description:

Roster, "Soldier's Memorial," for Company A of the 5th Regiment Michigan Cavalry in the United States Civil War. The roster shows Civil War scenes around its border, including scenes of soldiers leaving home, on the battlefield, at camp, and returning home. It lists the members of Company A in the center in three columns. The left and right columns show the names of enlisted men, with remarks next to some names indicating the circumstances in which certain members of the Company were discharged, promoted, taken prisoner, transferred, deserted, wounded, or killed. Text at bottom left lists the Company's engagements during the war, text at bottom right lists skirmishes in which it took part, and text at bottom center reads "Organized at Pontiac, Michigan. / Mustered into U.S. service for 3 years, Aug 26, 1862 / Published April, 1864, by J.C. Fuller & Co., Baltimore, Md. / Lith of Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, New York."

Date Issued:

1864-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Military

Subject Topic:

5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment and Civil War

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/DE8416FE-D431-4FAD-B86A-554846421321