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ID Medal Belonging to Private George F. Piper of the 44th Massachusetts Infantry.. ...
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ID Medal Belonging to Private George F. Piper of the 44th Massachusetts Infantry.A 32mm George Washington medal used as an ID tag. On the obverse is a profile image of George Washington. Along the edge it reads "George Washington Born February 22, 1732". On the reverse it reads "Geo. F. Piper Co. E 44 Reg. Mass. Vol.". It has light to no wear with a lovely patina. It is 54% lead and nearly 28% silver.
Piper mustered into the regiment on 9/12/1862, and mustered out on 6/18/63.
The 44th saw their first action during the Battle of Rawl's Mills, North Carolina in November 1862 and in December took part in the Goldsboro Expedition. In March and April 1863, they participated in the Siege of Washington, North Carolina. In late April, the regiment moved to New Bern where, for the next two months, they participated in patrols and reconnaissance expeditions. The regiment returned to Boston on June 10 and was mustered out on June 18. On July 14, the unit was called upon to enforce law and order in New York City following the tumultuous New York Draft Riots. After a week of service there, they returned home. During their service in North Carolina, the regiment lost 12 men killed in action or mortally wounded and 29 by disease
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2024 June 10 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6291 (go to Auction Home page)
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