M1850 Staff and Field Officers Sword Named to Captain Edward James Davis 146th New York Volunteer Infantry

The sword of Captain Edward James Davis who service in the 146th New York Volunteer Infantry enlisting as a private when they mustered and assigned to Co. D. He then in August of 1863 he was promoted to a hospital steward posting where he tended to the wounded. March 3rd 1865 he was promoted to 1ST Lieutenant of Company E. He was wounded on the 31st of March 1865 at the Battle of White Oak Ridge in Virginia. July 16th 1865 he mustered out as a brevet Captain with his company.

The 146th New York Volunteers distinguished themselves over 23 major engagements including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Wilderness Tavern, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, Totopotomy Creek, Cold Harbor, Siege of Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, White Oak Ridge, Five Forks, Rappahannock Station, Bristoe Station, White Oak Swamp, Popular Springs Church, Hatcher's Run, and Appomattox Court House.

Last photos show his service records