David B. Birney-Union General-Civil War-

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Here is David Bell Birney - Union General - He entered the Union army just after Fort Sumter as lieutenant colonel of the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantryy Regiment, a unit he raised largely at his own expense. At the Battle of Seven Pines he was accused of disobeying an order from his corps commander, Maj. Gen. Samuel P. Heintzelman, allegedly for 'halting his command a mile from the enemy." But this was simply a matter of orders misunderstoo. Girney was court-martialed, but with strong positive tistimony for Kearny, he was acquitted and restored to command. Birney led his division in heavy fighting at Chancellorsville, where they suffered more casualties (1,607) than any other division in the army. As a result of his distinguished service at Chancellorsville, he was promoted to major general on May 20, 1863. At the Battle of Gettysburg, Birney received two minor wounds. He retained command until February 1864. Image is approx. 2.5 X 4 inches. It has the usual scratches, blemishes, discoloration and edge wear. It has a slight wrinkle or corner bend lower right corner (not into image) has a slight bend (or wrinkle) left edge (middle). Image unaffected by all. There is photographers stamp and tax stamp on the back. Oh by the way - from photographic in Brady's National Portrait Gallery -(from stamp on back as you can see in photo). Thank you for looking!!! Please email me with any questions. Check out our other items for bid on eBay. We do combine shipping costs. Thanks.