At 29, the Scranton-born soldier succumbed to injuries received in battle. Creeping up on nearly two centuries later, the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Association of Scranton and Civil War ...
Civil War historians in Lackawanna County are looking to bring back a piece of history thought to be lost decades ago.
“It’s one of those unsung mysteries of the Civil War,” Spano said ... that the auctioneer has promised to keep the sword, scabbard, belt and sash until June 12, but if it is not purchased ...