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Item Code: 945-318
Born in 1841 in Bristol, Bucks County, PA Blackmar was a 21 year old resident of Boston, MA when he enlisted on 8/30/1862 at Philadelphia, PA as a Corporal. On 8/30/1862 he mustered into "K" Co., 15th PA Cavalry. He was discharged for promotion on 3/18/1864. On 3/18/1864 he was commissioned into Co. H, 1st WV Cavalry. He was Mustered Out on 7/8/1865.
Promotions:
* Sergt 3/1/1863
* 1st Sergt 5/5/1863
* Lieut 3/18/1864 (As of WV 1st Cav)
* Capt 3/17/1865
Following the war, Blackmar was a member of GAR Post # 113 (Edward W. Kinsely) in Boston, MA.
Held GAR Offices:
* National Commander-in-Chief from 1904 to 1905
* Dept of MA Commander for 1902
* Dept of MA Sr Vice-Commander for 1901
* Dept of MA Jr Vice-Commander for 1900
* Post Trustee Relief Fund from 1876 to 1878 # 113
* Post Commander for 1870 # 113
He died on 7/16/1905 in Boise, ID and is buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, MA.
Click here to read a memorial written by Mary L. Gilman, National Senior Aide and National Chief of Staff, Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, September 1905.
Bugle measures 15” tall with bell diameter of 5.25”. Maker marked/stamped “Klemm & Bro / Philad” just above the brass bell garland. VF plus condition. Rarely encountered this nice. [ss]
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