15th US Infantry group photograph of Charles McC. Lord, Lt. James Y. Semple and Lt. William H. Heilman.
Uncomfortably familiar pose of the three friends. Heilman is tugging on Lord's beard while Semple laughs in the background.
J. W. Black, Boston backmark. Image is in fine condition, with wear as shown in the scan.
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Charles McC. Lord
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 5/14/1861 as a Captain.
On 5/14/1861 he was commissioned into US Army 15th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
(Subsequent service in US Army until 10/26/1870)Promotions:
* Capt 9/10/1864
Other Information:
born in Connecticut
died 2/2/1877
James Y. Semple
Residence Mobile AL; 21 years old.
Enlisted on 4/20/1861 as a Sergeant.
On 4/20/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. OH 6th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/8/1861 at Cincinnati, OH
On 6/18/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. OH 6th Infantry
He was discharged on 10/11/1861
On 10/11/1861 he mustered into US Army 15th Infantry
He was Accidentally killed on 5/11/1867 at Mobile, AL
(Accidentally shot himself)
Promotions:
* Sergt
* 1st Sergt
* Private 10/11/1861 (As of 15th US Army Infantry)
* 2nd Lieut 10/30/1861
* 1st Lieut 6/24/1862
* Capt 12/31/1862 by Brevet (Murfreesboro, TN)
* Adjutant 8/14/1865
* Capt 12/29/1865
Other Information:
born 9/24/1840 in Pittsburgh, PA
Buried: Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH
Gravesite: 77-105-5
William Henry Heilman
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 12/30/1861 as a Private.
On 12/30/1861 he mustered into US Army 15th Infantry
He Resigned on 8/25/1868
Promotions:
* 2nd Lieut 8/13/1862
* 1st Lieut 9/20/1863 by Brevet (Chickamauga, GA)
* 1st Lieut 10/3/1863
* Capt 5/11/1867
Other Information:
born in Pennsylvania