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This is an easel monument presented by Sergeant George W. Kelley to his family with his record of service. He enlisted from Story County, Iowa in 1861 and mustered into service at Iowa City as a private of Company A, 10th Regiment Iowa Infantry Volunteers.
It goes on to give his service record (which I have paraphrased - if you need all the details, please let me know) as serving under Captain W. McGallo and Colonel Perczell with the Regiment assigned to Boomer's Bridgade, MM Crocker's Division, 17th Corps, Army of Tennessee which participated in the expedition beginning with Bird's Point in January 1862 to Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 23, 1863.
He was confined to a hospital at Corinth, Mississippi in 1862 and again at Camp Dennison, Ohio in 1862.
He was wounded by gunshot at Champion Hills, Mississippi on May 16, 1863.
He was detailed for special duty at General Boomer's Headquarters from 1862-1864 and received an honorable discharge.
This is in its original oak frame which measures approximately 26.5 inches by 34.5 inches. The opening for the monument measures approximately 22 inches by 30 inches.
The condition is very good.
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There is slight water damage to the bottom edge of the monument, not the frame, and there are 3 minute hole-type-tears which are visible near the bottom center, otherwise, a slight bit of foxing is present.
The overall appearance is a beautiful piece of work, and a proud soldier indeed! This is really ready to hang, should you choose to do so.
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