CDV Major-General William Belknap As Col. 15th Iowa Infantry Ink Signed

The product is a CDV featuring Major-General William Belknap as Colonel of the 15th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War period. This original photograph captures a significant historical moment in American history, showcasing a pivotal figure in the military.

The ink signature on the backside adds authenticity and value to this piece, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of militaria and Civil War memorabilia. He appears to have the eagle insignia on his epaulets on the shoulder of his double breasted jacket. There is no photographers backmark on this photograph. Belknap enlisted November 7, 1861 as a major of the 15th Iowa infantry. He was wounded April 6 at Shiloh, Tennessee, where he was shot in the shoulder.

August 1, 1862 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and on April 22, 1863 was promoted to Colonel of the 15th Iowa infantry. On August 17, 1864 he was promoted to Brigadier General and in March 1865 he was promoted to Major General by Brevet. He served under Ulysses S Grant at Vicksburg and as a division, Commander and Sherman's Atlanta campaign.

After the war, he served as Grant secretary of war succeeding, William Tecumseh Sherman and was later charged with corruption in the office where he admitted to receiving bribes for the appointment of an Indian post trader and resigned on March 7, 1876. Condition: there are trimmed corners and toning or soiling on the lower right part of the front side and the lower left portion of the backside. Please see photographs as they are part of this description.

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