1st Maine "Mounted" Cavalry photo

[Ken Knopp]

Bill Rambo sent this liink to me. This fine photo is from it and the site itself worthy of viewing.

http://www.mainelegacy.com/29.html

Caption reads....
Brothers, Samuel M. & William L. Johnson of Milo, Maine
joined the 1st Maine Cavalry Regiment together. Samuel was
killed on the field at Sailor’s Creek and William fell severely
wounded in the same action. He would die eleven days later at
Carver Army Hospital in Washington, D. C.


For your viewing pleasure....

Ken R Knopp

https://www.confederatesaddles.com

[Third Mainer]

Re: 1st Maine "Mounted" Cavalry photo

Excellent!

[FootsoreFederal]

Re: 1st Maine "Mounted" Cavalry photo

Very cool image! It's also really nice to have these guys' story too...even if it is a sad one.

[Mark J.]

Re: 1st Maine "Mounted" Cavalry photo

Terrific photo. Another nice cav image showing NO BREAST COLLAR.

[Tom Craig]

Re: 1st Maine "Mounted" Cavalry photo

Thanks for sharing! A pair of rough and ready guys like many of the 1st Maine's original cast!
Take care,
Tom Craig
1st Maine Cavalry