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Honors to a Hero : proceedings attending the unveiling and presentation of a portrait of General Emerson H. Liscum, colonel of the Ninth Infantry, U.S.A. and brigadier general of volunteers, in the hall of the Vermont House of Representatives, October 23,

Author: State of Vermont
ISBN #: B003OAXIMU
Price: $18.00
Publisher: State of Vermont
Publisher Location: Montpelier
Book Condition: Good
Pub Date: 1902
Covers creased, soiled, wear to tips, corners and edges, dampstaining to preliminaries. Emerson Liscum, a Vermonter, enlisted as a private in April, 1861 during the first days of the Civil War. Having been commissioned in February, 1863 Liscum remained in the service of his country until July 13, 1900 when he was killed in action while leading his troops to suppress Chinese rebels in the Boxer Rebellion. In the interim he saw service in the Indian Wars, the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection. Most items ship with free delivery confirmation, electronic tracking and jacket protectors (generally over $10.00) if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.