From: civilwarmonitor.com
This photograph of Corporal Calvin Bates of Co. E, 20th Maine Infantry, reminds us that not all amputations resulted from bullet wounds. A prisoner at Andersonville, Bates suffered inhumane treatment at the hands of his prison guards. His maltreatment resulted in illness, decay, and ultimately the amputation of his feet.
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This a photo of John January, only recorded survivor of a self double amputation while on the Andersonville bullpen. Photo taken at Belleview. I am sure, Unless ID'd otherwise.
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