Cdv of General (Colonel) Ezra T. Sprague, 42nd WI (1st WI, 8th WI Inf)

Cdv of then Colonel Ezra T. Sprague, 42nd WI Infantry, who also had service in the1st & 8th Wisconsin Infantries. He was promoted to Bvt. General in 1865.
Signed with rank along the lower front mount. Cairo, IL photographer's b/m, wear as shown in the photographs.

$350.00 plus shipping

Residence Madison WI; 27 years old.

Enlisted on 4/17/1861 as a Corporal.

On 4/17/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. WI 1st Infantry He was Mustered Out on 8/21/1861 at Milwaukee, WI

On 9/30/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff WI 8th Infantry He was discharged for promotion on 7/29/1864

On 7/29/1864 he was commissioned into Field & Staff WI 42nd Infantry He was Mustered Out on 6/20/1865 at Milwaukee, WI

Promotions: * Sergt * 1st Lieut 9/30/1861 (1st Lieut & Adjutant as of 8th WI Infantry) * Colonel 7/29/1864 (As of 42nd WI Infantry) * Brig-General 6/20/1865 by Brevet

Other Information: born 6/23/1833 in Windham, CT died 12/30/1888 in Salt Lake City, UT