Civil War 52ND ILLINOIS INFANTRY Patriotic Cover CAPTAIN KNAPP BENTON BARRACKS
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Civil War 52ND ILLINOIS INFANTRY Patriotic Cover CAPTAIN KNAPP BENTON BARRACKS. Historic piece! Battle of Shiloh : The 52nd played a prominent role in the Battle of Shiloh on April 6-7, 1862, suffering significant casualties with 170 killed, wounded, or missing. The 52nd Illinois Infantry Volunteers were mustered out on July 5, 1865, after serving nearly four years in the Civil War. Civil War 52ND ILLINOIS INFANTRY patriotic cover CAPTAIN KNAPP BENTON BARRACKS KIA postmarked at SPRINGFIELD ILL. Historic piece! INTERNET INFO: Knapp, Edward M. Battle Unit Name:52nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry Side:UnionCompany:CSoldier's Rank In:First LieutenantSoldier's Rank Out:Captain Battle of Shiloh began on Sunday, April 6, 1862 and ended on Monday, April 7, 1862. Union casualties were 13,047 (1,754 killed, 8,408 wounded, and 2,885 missing); Grant's army bore the brunt of the fighting over the two days, with casualties of 1,513 killed, 6,601 wounded, and 2,830 missing or captured. Confederate casualties were 10,699 (1,728 killed, 8,012 wounded, and 959 missing or captured). The dead included the Confederate army's commander, Albert Sidney Johnston; the highest-ranking Union general killed was W. H. L. Wallace. Both sides were shocked at the carnage. None suspected that three more years of such bloodshed remained in the war and that eight larger and bloodier battles were yet to come. The 52nd Illinois Infantry Volunteers, organized in 1861, played a significant role in the Union Army during the American Civil War, participating in key battles and enduring substantial casualties. Formation and Early History The 52nd Illinois Infantry Volunteers , also known as the "Lincoln Regiment" or "Lincoln Rangers," was organized at Geneva, Illinois , and mustered into service on November 19, 1861 . The regiment was formed under the command of Colonel J.G. Wilson and initially consisted of companies from various counties in Illinois, including Kane, Bureau, DeKalb, Winnebago, and Whiteside. Key Movements and Engagements Initial Deployment : After mustering in, the regiment moved to St. Louis, Missouri , and later to Cairo, Illinois , and Smithland, Kentucky . They were involved in guarding railroads and transporting prisoners. Battle of Fort Donelson : The regiment participated in the Battle of Fort Donelson in February 1862, where they were tasked with guarding and transporting rebel prisoners. Battle of Shiloh : The 52nd played a prominent role in the Battle of Shiloh on April 6-7, 1862, suffering significant casualties with 170 killed, wounded, or missing. Siege of Corinth : They were also engaged in the siege of Corinth in May 1862 and participated in several other battles throughout the war, including actions in Tennessee and Georgia. Casualties and Honors The regiment faced heavy losses during its service, with 2 officers and 59 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded , and 119 enlisted men dying from disease , totaling 180 fatalities . Notably, Sergeant Edward B. Spalding of Company E was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Shiloh. Conclusion The 52nd Illinois Infantry Volunteers were mustered out on July 5, 1865 , after serving nearly four years in the Civil War. Their contributions and sacrifices are remembered as part of Illinois' rich military history during this tumultuous period in American history. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We want you to be happy with your purchase. We offer a 14-day return on any item that you find is not as described. Please give us a chance to make it right if you feel that we have made an error. Please ask all questions prior to bidding or buying. We reserve the right to cancel any bids that we think was not made in good faith. By placing a bid or making a purchase from us means that you the buyer agrees to all terms applied on this listing set by eBay Inc. We only sell original authentic material. We are buyers, sellers, and collectors of interesting philatelic & numismatic material. LIFE MEMBERS: AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY "Delivering guaranteed satisfaction on eBay since 2002." PAYMENT Please pay for your purchase within 3 days . Ebay will automatically send payment reminders; so please disregard if payment has already been made. All state taxes collected from eBay via your invoice goes to your state tax office not the seller. Please contact eBay with any local and state tax questions before bidding/buying. US SHIPPING We combine shipping on multiple purchases. Please wait before paying in order to receive a discount on combined shipping . We will provide a tracking number for your purchase. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF THE US.
