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Boulder, Colorado, USA
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Columbia Cemetery Civil War Headstone Conservation
New American Civil War Headstones
Edward A. Selkirk
Maj Edward A. Selkirk; Battery A, 02nd New York Heavy Artillery; died 08May1878, ~49 years of age
New US Department of Veterans' Affairs 'American Civil War' marker.
Set on 10 x 13 x 2.5 inch dimensioned stone footing, leveled, and plumbed.
[ Dimension sandstone provided by Tribble Stone, Boulder, CO 80302. ]

Edward A. Selkirk also served in the New York 91st Infantry. EAS enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant on 02Sept1861 at 32 years of age.

EAS was commissioned into Co. A, NY 91 INF as a 1st Lieutenant on 01Dec1861. While in service of the NY 91 INF, EAS
  • was promoted to Captain on 05Feb1863.
  • was wounded at Irish Bend, LA, on 14Apr1863.
  • the NY 91 INF regiment was engaged in the siege of, assaults on, surrender of Port Hudson, LA, 21May-09Jun1863, which had a decisive influence on a campaign and a direct impact on the course of the war
  • was discharged for promotion on 31Dec1864 having served 39+ months

    EAS was commissioned into Field & Staff, NY 2nd Heavy Artillery as a Major on 16Feb1865 in Petersburg, VA. While in service of the NY 02 HvyArt, EAS
  • the NY 02 HvyArt regiment was engaged in the assaults on and capture of Petersburg, VA, 02Apr1863, which had a decisive influence on a campaign and a direct impact on the course of the war:
  • was wounded at Farmville, VA, on 07Apr1865
  • the NY 02 HvyArt regiment witnessed the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox Court House
  • the NY 02 HvyArt regiment participated in the Grand Review on 23May1865; day one, Gen. George G. Meade's Army of the Potomac
  • was mustered out at Washington, DC, on 29Sept1865

    Sources
  • Historical Data Systems, Inc., Duxbury, MA 02331
  • NPS CWSSS Regimental Histories
  • NPS CWSSS Battle Summaries
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