Civil War CDV: ID'd 20th Michigan Officer KIA Spottsylvania 1864.
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So ended the bloody charge of the Twentieth Michigan at Spottsylvania. -DAVID E. AINSWORTH-1st Lt., 20th Michigan InfantryKIA: 12 May 1864, Spottsyvania, VA.Ainsworth had been a 24 year old student at University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). With the 20th Mich., IX Corps, Army of the Potomac, he was cut down at Spottsyvania. Fourth picture above confirms ID, copied from the excellent website civilwarthosesurnames along with this account by acting major CB Grant:"The bullets and shells made such a noise that it was impossible to hear any command ten feet away. Major Barnes, by motion of his hands, rather than by voice, gave the order to move by the left flank and charge into the woods, which we did. Our regiment was in an open space between the two woods." So ended the bloody charge of the Twentieth Michigan at Spottsylvania. Lieutenant David E. Ainsworth fell on the field of battle. Photographer's imprint verso of JJ Bardwell, Detroit.Item permanently guaranteed vintage and authentic, identification likewise guaranteed. See my feedback. This is an original vintage photograph from the period, it is *NOT* a reproduction.Condition: "Very Good", strong tone, light corner wear, light vertical crease though center, mostly at upper portion (card mount still sound). Collector's notes verso in light pencil.Payment must be received within 3 days
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