| Collection |
Ulysses Grant Carl |
| Copyright |
Oshkosh Public Museum |
| Description |
Albumen print on brown Cabinet Card stock of Captain Ulysses Grant Carl. Inscribed: "yours truly/U. G. Carl/Jan 1899" |
| Event |
Spanish American War |
| Medium |
Cardstock/Photographic Paper/Ink |
| Notes |
Three-quarter standing view of Captain Ulysses Grant Carl. He is wearing the officer's full dress uniform with M1887 double-breasted frock coat with shoulder knots, dress belt with plate, and the M1860 Field & Staff officer's sword. Taken shortly after the Spanish American War.
Ulysses Grant Carl was born on a farm near Picket, WI circa 1868. His parents, Moses and Hannah Carl moved to Oshkosh when he was a small boy. He was educated in the Oshkosh schools and worked for Clark Carriage Company and J. L. Clark Manufacturing Company. When the Oshkosh Rifles, Company F, 2nd Wisconsin National Guard, was formed, he enlisted at the age of twelve as a drummer boy. He was associated with this unit the rest of his life. He rose through the ranks to corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, and in 1898 was catain of Company F. He led the company during the Spanish American War and served in Puerto Rico. In 1916 he was promoted to Regimental Quartermaster and served in the Mexican Border Conflict. He was promoted to major in command of the 3rd Battalion, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division in World War I, and was gassed in France. Following his recovery, he held a post at the Port of Brest, France and mustered out in 1919. He became the Adjutant of the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI (near Waupaca) and served their until his death in 1928. He was engaged to be married to Alma Leupold at the time of his death. |
| Object ID |
P2003.14.5 |
| Object Name |
cabinet card |
| People |
Carl, Ulysses Grant |
| Place |
Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
| Print size |
H=6 1/2 W=4 1/4 in |
| Subjects |
Portrait photographs
Male
Soldiers
Officers
2nd Wisconsin National Guard
Spanish American War
Swords |
| Title |
Ulysses Grant Carl |
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