Identified Confederate Cup / Sold

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Identified Confederate Cup - Inventory Number: IDE 092 / Sold

Constructed of heavy gauge metal with tin plating, this features exposed solder and flat bottom, an essential of the soldier on the march. This example measures 4 ½ x 3 ¾ tapering to 3 ¼ at the top. Identified on bottom of the cup with period incised notation:

“William Mc Mullen - Richmond VA - April 25 1862”

McMullen enlisted as a Captain in the Greene City Virginia Militia Infantry. And also the 4th VA Cavalry where he joined the regiment on 7/23/1864. Was taken POW 11/22/1864 at Mount Jackson, VA and confined 11/26/1864 in Point Lookout, MD. He was later exchanged on 2/28/1865.

William H. McMullen

Enlisted on 7/15/1864 as a Private.

On 7/15/1864 he was drafted into "E" Co. VA 4th Cavalry

He was listed as:

* Joined Regiment 7/23/1864 (place not stated)

* POW 11/22/1864 Mount Jackson, VA

* Confined 11/26/1864 Point Lookout, MD (Estimated day)

* Exchanged 2/28/1865 (place not stated)

Promotions:

* 2nd Lieut

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

* from company E to company C