John Geisler
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Enlisted February 24, 1864 for 3 years or during the War as private in Capt. David E. Keller's Company K - 93rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers commanded by Col. Charles W. Eckman and assigned to Peck's Brigade - Smith's Division on January 22, 1862. |
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| He was wounded in the jawbone at the battle of the Wilderness, May 5, 1864 and confined in Finley Hospital until August. This regiment has an enviable record. It's many brilliant charges and steadiness under fire is recorded in history. To do her justice we must add to her laurels: she crowned herself with glory in every battle. He was honorably discharged with his regiment at Washington, DC June 27, 1865.
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 He presented this picture of the easel-shaped monument bearing the regimental record of John Geisler, Dec. 1893, to his wife Hattie Ann. |
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 We have a bit of a mystery. If you know the meaning of this hat and the WC-467 please e-mail David and let him know. He found this hat and we are not sure what the insignia means. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You! |
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It was given to her by her
grandfather,
John H. Geisler, a son of Private John Geisler. He told her that it was
his
father's good-luck charm, which he carried with him during the Civil
War.
Apparently, he had it with him when he was shot at the Wilderness on
May 5,
1864. I guess it served him well. He may have been shot, but at least
he
survived.