Civil War Injuries

Scope and Contents Facsimile of a manuscript historical narrative regarding James Edward Hanger (1843-1919) by Clyde Cale, Jr. The narrative describes Hanger's injury and amputation, brief imprisonment as a Confederate prisoner-of-war, and his postwar life and inventions. Hanger was born in Churchville, Augusta County, Virginia. In early June 1861, he joined his brothers as a member of the Confederate Churchville Cavalry, and shortly after, he was injured by a Union cannonball early in the Battle of Philippi....

Scope and Contents A set of photocopied Civil War era papers regarding Thomas J. Walker, born in Morgantown, West Virginia, compiled by researcher Richard L. Armstrong. Walker was a member of the 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The papers document Walker's experiences fighting at Williamsville, VA, Bath County, and also describe his wounds and medical condition after the battle. Papers include pension records of Walker, and typescript research notes and hand-drawn maps by Armstrong. The events at...