Memorial Day, 1908 – Great Valley, New York
Top Row, L to R:
1. Edwin Wilcox 188th NYVI
2. Abner Marvin 105th NYVI, Co. C
3. Israel Rickards 154th NYVI
4. John Malancton "Lank" Howe Co B 1st regiment of the NY Dragoons. (Identified by Steve Kleisath)
5. Charles H. Field 154th NYVI
6. Melvin Wilcox ________________
7. Melbourn Wilcox 6th NY Cavalry
8. ________________ ________________
9. John Chase ________________ - possibly 2nd NY Mtd. Rifles
Boy in center is Ralph Field, son of Charles H. Field
Bottom Row, L to R
1. Oscar McKay 64th NYVI, Co. C
2. Irving Flint Probably his brother Orville Flint, 147thNY
3. Elbert C. Hulbert 37th NYVI
4. Martin Pratt Co B 154th Infantry - Identified Nov 17th 2001 by Susan Covey (direct descendant)
5. ____________________ ___________________
6. ____________________ ___________________
Identifications from Phyllis Beebe, Geneseo, NY, a descendant of Melbourn Wilcox, and from a grandson of Israel Rickards. Special thanks to Debra Mina.
Submitted by Phil Palen, Gowanda, New York
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