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Description
Benjamin A. Osborn from Lincoln enlisted in the 1st Maine Cavalry October 19, 1861 at the age of 19 as a saddler.
He served until August 1, 1865, progressing through the ranks to sergeant, 2nd lieutenant and 1st lieutenant.
This carte de visite image has "B.A. Osborne, 1st Maine cav" written on it.
About This Item
- Title: B.A. Osborn, 1st Maine Cavalry, ca. 1864
- Creator: J. S. Hendee
- Creation Date: circa 1864
- Subject Date: circa 1864
- Location: Lincoln, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Carte de visite
- Dimensions: 10 cm x 6 cm
- Local Code: Photographs--Military--Civil War
- Object Type: Image
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- United States. Army. Maine Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)--Cartes de visite.
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories--Cartes de visite.
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