[Main Street]

X, Thank you for the link! I found my great grand father there! Here is what they have on him....

Charles V. Lombardi (First_Last) Regiment Name 39 U.S. Col'd. Infantry Side Union Company BF Soldier's Rank_In Lieut. Soldier's Rank_Out Lieut. Alternate Name Notes Film Number M589 roll 55

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African American Civil War Memorial Displayed as: Charles V. Lombardi Plaque Number: C-54 --------------------------------------

We have his service record in our possession. It states he survived the Battle but that he was killed when the Fort's powder magazine blew up. He was a Captain in Gen. Garibaldi's Red Shirt Volunteers in Italy, before coming to America to fight specifically to free the slaves. He also fought at the Battle of Petersburg, and survived the Battle of the Crater here.

Here's his picture taken ca. 1861......

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[AnAmericanMother]

That's awesome! The Soldier/Sailor website is extremely good. I've found all my relations on it without any trouble other than spelling their first names a couple of different ways.

If you want further information, the U.S. Archives branches in various cities have copies of the microfilms of the original muster rolls and service records, including hospital records and pension applications. They are very friendly and happy to help you look folks up.