Vignette CDV of George W. Howard in a dark civilian suit.

The quality of the image is good and the moun and paper are clean. Upper corners of the mount are slightly trimmed.

Reverse has a photographer’s imprint for EDWARD R. MORGAN… PHILADELPHIA. Top of reverse has a nice period ink inscription “YOURS TRULY GEO. W. HOWARD, CAPT. & A.A.G.” Bottom also has some collector information in pencil.

George W. Howard enlisted as a Private in Company I, 15^th Pennsylvania Cavalry on September 6, 1862. He served with the 15^th until April 5, 1865 when he received a commission as 2^nd Lt. 4^th US Colored Artillery. He was mustered out on February 25, 1866.

The 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry was organized in October of 1862 and was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland. The regiment saw action at Stones River, Mossy Creek and several smaller skirmishes. During its service the regiment lost 128 officers and men killed, died of wounds and disease plus many others wounded.

The 4^th US Colored Artillery did garrison duty in Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas.  [ad]

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