Excavated, George McClellan bust style brass “dog tag” for Thomas McGuinty. He was 22 years old when he enlisted on October 25, 1861. He joined Company G, 72^ND Pennsylvania Infantry. He was present with the regiment to September 1862 when he suffered a gun-shot wound to the foot at Antietam. He is again listed as present for duty on the November-December muster roll. McGuinty serves with his regiment through Gettysburg and until May 5, 1864, when he is listed as missing in action. He was captured and sent to a field hospital at Parker’s Store (Wilderness battlefield) where he died on May 10. 1864.

Brass tag features a bust of McClellan on face. Dark brown patina overall with moderate traces of original gilt in stampings and around raised features. Reverse is stamped, “THOS. MC GUINTY / CO. G / 72d P.V. / MALV HILL  ANTIETAM / FAIR OAKS / SAVAGE STATION”.

A great tag with great history, comes with complete set of military records.  [jet]

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