Unknown Soldier

Updated Jun 26, 2025

Loading...one moment please

‹ ›

William Wahl

9 favorites

05/11/2011

Unknown Soldier

Civil War officer leaning elbow against column and sword propped in his left hand.

The studio name on the back of the photo is: K.W. Beniczky, No.2 Chambers Street, CO 8 CHATHAM ST. N.Y.

Name unknown.

Officer may have been with the New york 45th Volunteers (German Rifles), as my great grand father served with them.

Date & Place: 1865 in New York, New York USA

Comments

Share this photo:

People tagged in this photo

Topic related photos

Help reunite mystery or 'orphan' photos that have lost their families.

Photos with the names and dates lost in history. AncientFaces has been reuniting mystery and orphan photos with their families since we began in 2000. This 'Lost & Found' collection is of photos foun...

Favorite

11.4k+ photos

Wars & Conflicts

Wars and conflicts have been a significant aspect of human history, shaping nations and societies for centuries.

They are often sparked by political, economic, and social factors, as well as by differences in ideology, religion, and ethnicity. These conflicts have led to the rise and fall of empires, the creatio...

Favorite

4.01k+ photos

New York

Explore past photos showcasing the people and places of New York.

Known for the famous New York City which is home to Wall Street and is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, New York is also well known for Ellis Island where many of our ancestors immigrated in...

Favorite

2.49k+ photos

U.S. Civil War

Photos from the U.S. Civil War

The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861 and ended on May 10,1865, lasting 4 years, 3 weeks, and 6 days. 750,000 soldiers died in the Civil War, making it the deadliest war in United States hi...

Favorite

1.17k+ photos

Followers

9 favorites 3 photos

William Wahl

About me:I haven't shared any details about myself.

Favorite

Message