hrobalabama
First Sergeant
- Joined
- Aug 12, 2014
- Location
- Andalusia, AL
This is a photo of my grandmother's oldest brother. He is 16 years old. He was a student at the University of Alabama in 1863. The entire class thought the war might be over before they could get into the fight. They became Co F 7th Alabama Cavalry which became part of Ruckers Brigade of N. B. Forest command. He was captured the second day of the Battle of Nashville in 1864 and died as a POW at Camp Chase, Ohio, February 14, 1865.
This is the only photo I have of him and I have tried to ID the weapons. It looks to me like a 3rd model Colt Dragoon and a "D handle" Bowie knife. What do you think?
Thanks for your input.
This is the only photo I have of him and I have tried to ID the weapons. It looks to me like a 3rd model Colt Dragoon and a "D handle" Bowie knife. What do you think?
Thanks for your input.