Oscar McKenzie reported to the groups of the union for duty 9.11.1861, in Vermont. He served in Augur's Brigade, King's 1st Division, McDowell's 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, 2nd regiment and company E at the beginning of the war. He was wounded in the forefinger of the right hand 3.7.1863, in Gettysburg.
Oscar in his uniform returned after the wounding in 1863 from a sick leave
In the map of Gettysburg is shown in the battle 3.7.1863, the groupings of groups.
The veterinarian of the battalion tried to sew unsuccessfully the forefinger which has been wounded in which case the finger remained shorter than original. However, all the joints in the finger remained fortunately whole. Oscar returned to service still in December 1863. His wartime regiment was wound up, 25.2.1865, in which case he was moved to the transport groups of Pioneer regiment in Vermont . The war ended when South surrendering in April 1865. Oscar McKenzie started from this towards new adventures, a circling life
Time crucial battles president Lincoln also visited a front line as the support of groups. The picture has been taken from 1862, secret services Allan Pinkerton on left and general John McClernand on the right. Look at the picture carefully and notice within the background Oscar McKenzie is resting!
