1905: The Contentious Burial of Bo-Bo, the Blenheim Spaniel of Civil War Hero General Daniel E. Sickles » General Daniel E Sickles
During the Battle of Gettysburg, General Sickles was severely injured and had his right leg amputated. Although he had an artificial leg, he preferred to use crutches, with the empty pants leg pinned up slightly to show what he’d sacrificed for the country.
During the Battle of Gettysburg, General Sickles was severely injured and had his right leg amputated. Although he had an artificial leg, he preferred to use crutches, with the empty pants leg pinned up slightly to show what he’d sacrificed for the country.