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Object Name |
Belt |
Catalog Number |
0985.13.00347 |
Description |
Leather waist belt with iron roller buckle. Inscription: an iron roller buckle and the markings, "W W Trent" on the inside surface. |
Material |
Leather/Metal/Iron |
Dimensions |
W-1.25 L-28 inches |
Owned |
William W. Trent |
Owner Regiment |
42nd Virginia Volunteers, Co. A |
Event |
Battle of Cedar Mountain / Slaughter Mountain / Cedar Run |
Provenance |
The belt was worn by 3rd Sergeant William W. Trent, Company A, 42nd Virginia Volunteers. Trent was mortally wounded August 9, 1862 at the battle of Cedar Mountain (Slaughter Mountain) and died on the 11th of that month. |
People |
Trent, William W. |
Search Terms |
Battle of Cedar Mountain / Slaughter Mountain / Cedar Run |
Subjects |
Wounded in war Wounds & injuries |