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Author:  1stUSSScoH [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Co H (1st US) two in uniform

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2nd Lt. Frederick Peet Jr. - Wounded and taken POW at Glendale, transferred to USMC

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Sgt. Barnard Gardner - Image taken at Falmouth - Wounded at Gettyburg, went to Riker's Island to Recruit.

Author:  BrianTWhite [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Co H (1st US) two in uniform

Here is an early war image of Sgt. John T. Schermerhorn, Co. H 1st. Note the fatigue uniform, dark grey seamless felt Whipple cap, target rifle, and leggings. Schermerhorn's late-war forage cap, chevrons, and engraved NCO sword are in the Milwaukee Public Museum.

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Major George Hastings, former captain of Company H (courtesy Rick Carlile collection).

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Author:  Bill Skillman [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Co H (1st US) two in uniform

Brian,

Great images and biographies. Question about the Sgt. John T. Schermerhorn image. Can you determine what is hanging off of his waist belt. While the general outline suggests a small hatchet, could it be a bullet starter for his target rifle? Can definitely see that not all USSS target rifles had telescope sights. This one has a globe front sight on the barrel and a elevating pan/globe sight at the wrist of the stock.

Bill Skillman
Randolph Mess-USSS

So when are you going to stop posting all these great images on the forum and settle down and write that book!!!!!

Author:  BrianTWhite [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Co H (1st US) two in uniform

Bill,

The discussion about what is hanging from Schermerhorn's belt was dropped a few years ago...someone said a hatchet, someone said a bayonet scabbard, but I really don't think anyone came up with an answer.

Not sure about a book despite the support from Don. I've made peace with wanting to keep it to magazines or journals.

Author:  Bill Skillman [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Co H (1st US) two in uniform

Brian,

I'd be more inclined to suggest a hatchet. No way a bayonet scabbard, if this is very early War, the 1st USSS is still waiting for Berdan to decide if he is going to hoodwink them with 'improved' Springfields; and the Sharps revolt is just starting to build up steam in both regiments. Most bullet starters I'm familiar with feature a rounded knob; but I can't rule out a 'T' handle starter; and this would be in keeping with his target rifle. Granted, the length of the thing would be a pain when running in the fields, but also be readily available when loading. Also can't recall any two headed hatchets of that size before; either native or European origins. It could be something French? Naaahhh.

Bill Skillman
Randolph Mess-USSS

Author:  1stUSSScoH [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Co H (1st US) two in uniform

Brian, Great pictures, thanks!

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