US Civil War GAR Calling Card, George Hersum, Colonel 5th NH Inf'y, Gettysburg Veteran
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: $30.00

Original era production. Nice little card identifying its owner as Geo(rge)L.Hersum, Eli Wentworth Post No.89. George Hersum enlisted in the 5th New Hampshire Infantry in 1861 as a Private and was promoted to the rank of Full Colonel in 1864. The 5th New Hampshire helped hold the Union left flank near Little Round Top on the second day's action during the Battle of Gettysburg. Quite likely George L. Hersum was there.