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Cornelius Wheeler
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Ferrotype/tintype portrait of Corporal Cornelius Wheeler of Company I of the 2nd Wisconsin Regiment. Standing, facing forward with arms folded, in full uniform. This photograph was probably taken in the field shortly after the regiment received their distinctive Iron Brigade uniforms. On the first day at Gettysburg the Iron Brigade sustained its reputation as a fighting force, despite severe losses. The 2nd Wisconsin experienced a 77% casualty rate, and Wheeler, then a sergeant, ended the day as the most senior man in his company.
circa 1860-1869
Publication Information
| Contributor | Wisconsin Historical Society |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1860-1869 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Wisconsin in the Civil War |
|---|---|
| Source Collection | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
| Call Number | PH 4195.246, Box 16 |
| Media Number | Box 16 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465574002121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04195 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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