Memento Mori
The freshly starched cuffs and collar and pressed uniform coat with military buttons underscore the careful preparation of the remains of this Union officer. His shoulder straps have been removed,
Tag: post mortem
The Ultimate Sacrifice After Andersonville
Judging from the gaunt features and twisted mouth on the face of this unidentified Union soldier, he suffered acute pain in his final battle. Estimates for the number of Civil