CDV of William J. Davis, 4th Illinois Cavalry – Full Standing View

CDV of William J. Davis, 4th Illinois Cavalry – Full Standing View with Period Inscription
 
This is a strong, full standing carte de visite of William J. Davis of Company E, 4th Illinois Cavalry. The image presents an excellent full-length view showing Davis in an open frock coat with a military vest underneath. A clear period ink inscription on the front identifies the soldier. The CDV has no photographer’s backmark.
Service Summary:
Residence: Hennepin, Illinois
Occupation: Shoemaker
Enlisted April 14, 1864, at Decatur, Illinois, at age 27 as a Private
Mustered into Company E, 4th Illinois Cavalry on June 16, 1864
Intra-regimental transfer: Company E to Company C (June 14, 1865)
Transferred to Company K, 12th Illinois Cavalry on June 23, 1865, at New Orleans, Louisiana
Deserted July 16, 1865, at Alexandria, Louisiana
At enlistment, Davis was described as 5'8" tall with a fair complexion, blue eyes, and black hair.
This is a desirable full standing view of a late-war Illinois cavalryman. Full-length poses are much less common than bust or waist-up views, making this a particularly appealing identified CDV for collectors of the 4th Illinois Cavalry or Western Theater cavalry images.