Bidspirit auction | Civil War G.A.R. O'Rorke Post

Civil War G.A.R. O'Rorke Post No. 1 Ribbon Lot Including Drill Corps Ribbon - Gar ribbon lot (3) for the Colonel Patrick O'Rorke Post No. 1, Rochester, New York. This lot includes; two 30th Anniversary reunion ribbons for the O'Rorke Post reunion held at Windsor Beach, New York on August 27, 1896. One of these ribbons is designated as a ”guest” ribbon. The third ribbon is an O'Rorke Post 1 Drill Corps badge - ribbon. Interestingly, O'Rorke's last name is misspelled (O'Rourke) on this ribbon.  This lot was part of the G.A.R. effects of George S. Burke who served in Battery L, 1st New York Light Artillery and Co. C, 1st New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry. Burke was a resident of Barnard - Rochester, New York. He initially belonged to the New York G.A.R. Post No. 1 (O'Rorke Post) of Rochester, New York and was still listed as a member of that post in 1899. At some point he joined the Myron Adams Post No. 84 which was chartered in 1896. Please see lot 2232 for Burke's engraved G.A.R. Cemetery Division Chief badge and calling card for the Myron Adams Post. O'Rorke Post No. 1 was named after Patrick O'Rorke, Colonel of the 140th New York Volunteers. It was the first G.A.R. post established in the state of New York. Colonel O'Rorke, an Irish Immigrant, graduated 1st in his Class in June 1861 from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was killed on July 2, 1863 leading his regiment in a charge down the south slope of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg. In-house shipping available. Pickup is Monday, Feb 17 from 11 am to 7 pm and Tuesday Feb 18 from Noon to 4 pm at our offices in Lancaster, OH 43130 (we moved! Just down the road) or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We charge a $5/lot fee if you pick up on an alternate day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all Ohio bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bid platform or submitted to us. TL27