Possible union field hospital!

[americanzero]

So I came across a few interesting bullets in this one spot. One bullet very obviously marred by human teeth, and a three ringer with forcep marks on the base from being twisted out of a body. This all piqued my interest, and my research is still ongoing. What I postulate so far, is that it was a union field hospital that was overrun by the confederates during a breakout attempt! I have been able to put a possible name to the regimental surgeon that would have been over this site, and I may be able to put a name on the pulled bullet. From the records I have found so far, there was a small number of patients actually operated on in this location, and I'm hoping to narrow it down to a single soldier. The big piece of validity is that the site is described in detail in official records, and the ground matches up almost exactly to the description. I have to withhold a large bit of my findings so far, as I plan to put together a paper on this location. My ultimate goal is A) to donate the pulled bullet to the state historical socket of the sliders regiment, and if possible B) get an exact name of the soldier and contact his descendants directly. Kind of a lofty goal, but with everything I am seeing a far, not out of the question. To date I do not know of a single bullet that has been able to be given this promenance. I am super excited to get all of this information together! Just wanted to share. When I have everything put together I will post pictures and the article on here for you guys to see.

 

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[Uncle Jeff]

From my understanding, bullets were never ever used to bite on during a surgery, as they would get squished, fall apart, and possibly be swallowed. But they would be marred up before being fired to cause more damage on impact. Still a great find ... good luck

 

[roaddust66]

squirrels chew on bullets then you find it 150 years later.

 

[americanzero]

Ok let's focus here. The bullet with forcep marks is the important one. We are not rehashing the same tired talk about whether or not people chewed on bullets. It is reall the least relevant piece of evidence I provided.

 

[Dug]

Ok let's focus here. The bullet with forcep marks is the important one. We are not rehashing the same tired talk about whether or not people chewed on bullets. It is reall the least relevant piece of evidence I provided.

I'd like to see the bullet with forcep marks if you could put a picture up.

 

[Tnmountains]

Hope your research pans out. It is great to piece together the puzzle and the official records put together by the Union is the best source as all confederate records were burned. Good luck. What did the surgical tool look like?
Please keep us updated.

 

[Davers]

As Tnmountains Stated please keep us updated...

 

[americanzero]

These pictures may not do full justice. In the hand it is evident that there was an intentional twisting motion applied to one edge of the base. This would have been consistent with a grasp and pull bullet removal. Think pulling teeth with pliers get a grip, twist, and pull that bad boy out.

 

[Dug]

That bullet has certainly been through some trauma. Thanks for taking the time to put the pics up for us. Look foward to reading your article when it is completed.