Where is it Wednesday, Gettysburg

[MRB1863]

Who is this Gent? Where can he be found?

 

[Gettysburg Guide #154]

I won't say yet who and where this is, but the artist is Swiss born J. Otto Schweizer, who contributed 6 other portrait statues to the Gettysburg National Military Park.

 

[James N.]

I forget his name, but he's in the valley of Plum Run on the road leading up Big Round Top in the vicinity Farnsworth's Charge began. As I recall, he was a cavalry regimental commander I'd never heard of, though the statue is spectacular.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

U.S. Army Major William Wells, 1st Vermont Cavalry. This statue is located 39.784807-77.245576.

 

[MackCW]

A MoH recipient as well

 

[Gettysburg Guide #154]

Not to get too fussed, and I mean this in the most respectful way, but I am told that those in the military prefer to call a person who is awarded a Medal of Honor, a "recipient" rather than a "winner". As it was explained to me, those who have been so honored do not consider that they are in a contest with their comrades. In fact, I have heard many in interviews say that they are accepting it only on behalf of others, whom they consider equally if not more deserving. It may be just semantics, but when explained in this way, it makes sense, at least to me.

 

[MackCW]

Not to get too fussed, and I mean this in the most respectful way, but I am told that those in the military prefer to call a person who is awarded a Medal of Honor, a "recipient" rather than a "winner". As it was explained to me, those who have been so honored do not consider that they are in a contest with their comrades. In fact, I have heard many in interviews say that they are accepting it only on behalf of others, whom they consider equally if not more deserving. It may be just semantics, but when explained in this way, it makes sense, at least to me.

Appreciate it. It does to me as well. Thank you. Edited.

 

[James N.]

U.S. Army Major William Wells, 1st Vermont Cavalry. This statue is located 39.784807-77.245576.

But for some reason confusingly shown in the uniform of a major general.

 

[reading48]

U.S. Army Major William Wells, 1st Vermont Cavalry. This statue is located 39.784807-77.245576.

BINGO

 

[Cavalier]

James N. I am glad you brought Well's uniform up. Is there any explanation for that?

John

 

[James N.]

James N. I am glad you brought Well's uniform up. Is there any explanation for that?

John

None as far as I know - I haven't looked into his career; possibly at the end of the war he mustered out at that brevet rank?

 

[Buckeye Bill]

None as far as I know - I haven't looked into his career; possibly at the end of the war he mustered out at that brevet rank?

Wells was appointed brevert BG on February 22, 1865, and he was appointed brevet MG of volunteers, May 16, 1865.

Bill

* Revised

 

[Cavalier]

A quick check of the Wikipedia device says he was brevetted to major general before he left the army.

John

 

[James N.]

Wells was commissioned BG on May 16, 1865, and he was appointed brevet MG of volunteers, March 30, 1865.

Bill

His statue at Gettysburg is therefore a bit misleading, don't you think?

 

[Cavalier]

Sorry Buckeye Bill. Didn't see your message.

John

 

[Buckeye Bill]

A quick check of the Wikipedia device says he was brevetted to major general before he left the army.

John

* My post was revised per the statue plaque.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

His statue at Gettysburg is therefore a bit misleading, don't you think?

* I revised the typo dates....

 

[James N.]

* My post was revised per the statue plaque.

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Interesting - I see he was a MOH recipient for G'burg.

 

[111thNYSV]

Some rocks at Gettysburg....oh wait we have it answered!
I do like that statue. I remember walking by it last year and hopefully I'll be walking by it next month.

 

[rli]

Not to get too fussed, and I mean this in the most respectful way, but I am told that those in the military prefer to call a person who is awarded a Medal of Honor, a "recipient" rather than a "winner". As it was explained to me, those who have been so honored do not consider that they are in a contest with their comrades. In fact, I have heard many in interviews say that they are accepting it only on behalf of others, whom they consider equally if not more deserving. It may be just semantics, but when explained in this way, it makes sense, at least to me.

I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon with Gino Merli Co H 18 Inf. ,MOH Sars la Bruyere,Belgium Sept 4-5 1944, in Sterling Pa.Most unassuming and genuine man I ever met. Absolutely as you say. One of the best day's of my life