GETTYSBURG ~ 64TH NEW YORK INFANTRY 2ND CORPS SHIELD BADGE
Item #: CWB13077
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SHIELD BADGE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN W. MATTOON, LATE MEMBER OF CO.A, 64TH NY VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, 2ND CORPS
John W. Matoon
Residence was not listed; 22 years old. Enlisted on 10/30/1861 at Gowanda, NY as a Private.
On 11/2/1861 he mustered into "A" Co. NY 64th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 5/17/1865 at Elmira, NY
He was listed as: * Wounded 5/3/1863 Chancellorsville, VA
The regiment moved in June to Gettysburg, where the division, under Caldwell, fought brilliantly on July 2 in the celebrated wheat-field and on the 3d defended its position stubbornly against Pickett's assault. It lost at Gettysburg 98 killed, wounded or missing out of 205 engaged. The 2nd corps fought in October at Auburn and Bristoe Station, where the 64th suffered severe loss.
John W. Matoon
Residence was not listed; 22 years old. Enlisted on 10/30/1861 at Gowanda, NY as a Private.
On 11/2/1861 he mustered into "A" Co. NY 64th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 5/17/1865 at Elmira, NY
He was listed as: * Wounded 5/3/1863 Chancellorsville, VA
The regiment moved in June to Gettysburg, where the division, under Caldwell, fought brilliantly on July 2 in the celebrated wheat-field and on the 3d defended its position stubbornly against Pickett's assault. It lost at Gettysburg 98 killed, wounded or missing out of 205 engaged. The 2nd corps fought in October at Auburn and Bristoe Station, where the 64th suffered severe loss.
Shipping Weight:
2 lbs
Item # CWB13077
$550.00 USD