US Civil War Autographed CDV, Medal of Honor Winner, John G. Palmer 21st CT Inf'y
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $250.00

Original period photography. Sepia image of Corporal John G. Palmer, company F, 21st Connecticut Infantry, who as a boy of 17, was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13th 1862. Autographed by Corporal Palmer, who volunteered to help man a cannon during a Confederate attack. Born in 1845, he died in 1901. Comes with a professional mount, and a copy of Palmer's account of the action published in the Civil War Research database. J.Weekes Norwich Ct photographic backmark.