Civil War CDV of Union Soldier Thomas F. Demming – 26th Illinois Infantry
This original carte de visite (CDV) features Private Thomas F. Demming of Bruce, Illinois, who enlisted on August 2, 1861, and served with Company E of the 26th Illinois Infantry. He mustered out on June 2, 1865, after four years of dedicated service. Demming was captured during his service, though the exact date and location of his capture are not specified.
Service of the 26th Illinois Infantry
The 26th Illinois Infantry was organized for three years' service and participated in several significant campaigns during the Civil War. The regiment was involved in the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Missionary Ridge, the Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and the Carolinas Campaign, including the Battle of Bentonville. The regiment was mustered out on July 20, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky, and received final payment and discharge in Springfield, Illinois, on July 28, 1865.
This CDV offers a personal connection to a soldier who served in some of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War. A compelling piece of history, it would make a valuable addition to any Civil War or Illinois military collection.
This original carte de visite (CDV) features Private Thomas F. Demming of Bruce, Illinois, who enlisted on August 2, 1861, and served with Company E of the 26th Illinois Infantry. He mustered out on June 2, 1865, after four years of dedicated service. Demming was captured during his service, though the exact date and location of his capture are not specified.
Service of the 26th Illinois Infantry
The 26th Illinois Infantry was organized for three years' service and participated in several significant campaigns during the Civil War. The regiment was involved in the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Missionary Ridge, the Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and the Carolinas Campaign, including the Battle of Bentonville. The regiment was mustered out on July 20, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky, and received final payment and discharge in Springfield, Illinois, on July 28, 1865.
This CDV offers a personal connection to a soldier who served in some of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War. A compelling piece of history, it would make a valuable addition to any Civil War or Illinois military collection.