Bidspirit auction | LIEB, HERMAN. CARTE-DE-VISITE PHOTOGRAPH. Chest

LIEB, HERMAN. CARTE-DE-VISITE PHOTOGRAPH. Chest up view in uniform. Photog: Washington Gallery, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Rare imprint. Corners neatly clipped. Served from April 16, 1861 to May 20, 1866. Rose in rank from private to brevet brigadier general (promoted March 13, 1865). Initially enlisted in the 8th Illinois Infantry, Lieb (1826-1908) commanded the 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery. Wounded in action at Millikns Bend. Commanded Post of District Vicksburg.