Co. C, 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry |
(The Skirmish at Vaupel Run)
The 53rd PA held its second Winter Drill at the Vaupel manor in Auburn PA. After an NCO & Officers meeting, the troops deployed for skirmish drill along the banks of Vaupel run. As they cautiously move forward through the wooded valley, they came under fire by a small contingent of Confederates... (Photos by Scott Kunkle)
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 Capt. Zaiss with Lts. Seguin and Kulp wait as scouts inspect the terrain through the woods ahead. |
 Corporal Peterson stands guard over the captured Rebs, who turn out to be deserters from the Union army- (Butch, Jeff, Steve and John). All were later summarily sent of to Point Lookout. |
