48th PA Letters & Souviners

[Remember1864]

I wish I could find 'em. On this the anniversary of the Battle of the Crater, I'm wondering what exists as far as letters and whatnot from the "diggin' 48th". I've read Mike Cavanaugh and Bill Marvel's "Horrid Pit". Also Jim Corrigan's treatment of the subject. Plus, several other "smaller" accounts. In "The Horrid Pit" Cavanaugh displays a IX Corps badge made of clay from "the tunnel". Any 48th stuff on display in any musuems to speak of. What of their regimental colors? Any and all replies appreciated.

[Jimmayo]

Re: 48th PA Letters & Souviners

What about the other end of the tunnel? Lets not be partisan and include the 18th & 22 SC.;)

[Jimmayo]

Re: 48th PA Letters & Souviners

How about a reunion item to start things out. This badge was given to veterans of the Crater at reunions. This one belonged to Henry Chase, Company B, 12th Va. Inf. It is about 1 1/4 inch square.

[Mississippian]

Re: 48th PA Letters & Souviners

Don't forget the 22nd SC as well, my GGG-Uncle, Sgt. William Martin Co. G, 22nd SC was blown up that morning, and never found.

Will MacDonald
WIG

[Jimmayo]

Re: 48th PA Letters & Souviners

London Armory Co. Enfield Stock. Found in a bomb proof at the Crater in 1869 by a Richmond Lady, Sadie Wiley. What you can't see in the picture is 18th SC stamped on the upper left of the stock.

[Remember1864]

Re: 48th PA Letters & Souviners

AWESOME JIM! Had no idea these were "out there"! Thanks much!

[Jimmayo]

Re: 48th PA Letters & Souviners

Here is another goodie. The ID badge of Francis Allebach. Commission 2nd Lt on October 30, 1864. He served in Porter’s company I., 48th Pennsylvania Infantry. This badge was found at Ft. Hell in Petersburg.

This is one of the prettiest corps / ID badges I have ever seen.