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THBDrummer Boy to Lieutenant J.A. Bodamer, 21st New York Infantry, Identified Corps Badge, Cabinet Card, and Libby Prison Ribbon
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- Lot Description
Lot of 4, including cross-shaped badge engraved J.A. Bodamer / Co. B / 21st N.Y. Vol. / Vet. V; pinback badge engraved with the 21st's notable engagements, Rappahannock Station / Sulphur Springs / Gainesville / Bull Run / Chantilly / South Mountain / Antietam / Fredericksburg; cabinet card enlargement of Bodamer posed with his drum; and Libby Prison ribbon.
Jonathan A. Bodamer had an incredibly eventful tour of service. At 21-years-old, he enlisted in the 21st New York Infantry, the "Buffalo Regiment," and mustered into Co. B as a drummer on May 20, 1861. He fought with the regiment at the Second Battle of Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksburg, until he mustered out of service on May 18, 1863. On January 26, 1864 he mustered into the 24th New York Cavalry, Co. M, and saw action at the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and Cold Harbor. His regiment lost heavily at Cold Harbor and met with one of the severest losses sustained by any regiment engaged at Petersburg, having 38 killed, 156 wounded, and 3 missing, a total of 197 men. Bodamer was one of the many men captured by the enemy at Petersburg and was listed as a POW on August 21, 1864. During his imprisonment he stayed at Libby, Belle Isle, and Danville until he was paroled at James River, VA on February 22, 1865. During his time in prison, he was promoted to 1st sergeant and sergeant major. Bodamer returned to service on March 22, 1865. Over the course of two months, he earned two more promotions. On June 17, 1865 he transferred to the 1st Provisional Cavalry, Co. M; however, he was dishonorably discharged on June 21, 1865 and dismissed for neglect of duty until December 1, 1870. After his parole, Bodamer joined Sherman's Cavalry Corps and served with Custer.
Provenance: N. Flayderman and Co., Inc.Some tarnishing of the inscribed silver medals, fading of the cabinet card, and soiling and fraying for the Libby prison ribbon.Condition
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