The bullet that wounded John M. Boyce in the Civil War

ca. 1980-2000

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The bullet that wounded John M. Boyce in the Civil War
  • Title
  • The bullet that wounded John M. Boyce in the Civil War
  • Date
  • ca. 1980-2000
  • Identifier
  • 20120224-hpicusc-0077
  • Description
  • This is a decorative memorial featuring the bullet that wounded John M. Boyce in the Civil War on November 27, 1863 at New Hope Church, Va. during the Battle of Mine Run. After being shot, he was taken prisoner near Richmond, Va. and held for five months at Libby, Belle Isle, Lynchburg, Andersonville, and Miller prisons. He was exchanged Nov. 21, 1864 and discharged in 1865. He went on to marry, have six children, and briefly serve as a legislator.
  • Genre
  • photographs
  • Subject
  • Boyce, John M., 1841-?.
    Civil War
    New Hope Church (Va.).
    Upper St. Clair (Pa.)--History.
  • Source
  • Historical Society of Upper St. Clair Image Collection, 1875-2011
  • Contributor
  • Historical Society of Upper St. Clair
  • Collection
  • Historical Society of Upper St. Clair Collection
  • Rights Information
  • In Copyright. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).. Rights Holder: Historical Society of Upper St. Clair
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  • Rights Holder
  • Historical Society of Upper St. Clair